IMX273LLR-C - 1.58MP Global Shutter CMOS Sensor | Sony
MPN: IMX273LLR-C β Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $65 | $65.00 |
| 10 | $58.5 | $585.00 |
| 100 | $52 | $5,200.00 |
| 500 | $46.8 | $23,400.00 |
| 1,000 | $42.25 | $42,250.00 |
IMX273LLR-C Overview
A CMOS image sensor is a semiconductor device that converts light into electrical signals using an array of photodiodes and readout circuitry fabricated in a CMOS process. Within the signal-chain hierarchy, the image sensor sits at the front end of a machine-vision system, feeding an image signal processor or FPGA through a high-speed serial interface. Global shutter technology means every pixel samples the scene simultaneously, eliminating the rolling-shutter distortion that degrades images of fast-moving objects.
The key differentiator of the IMX273LLR-C is its global shutter pixel architecture combined with high frame rate operation, making it well suited for high-speed industrial imaging. Sony's product flyer (IMX273/287/296/297 series) highlights multiple exposure methods in trigger mode, including Fast Trigger mode that reduces the delay from trigger input to the start of exposure - a critical feature for synchronized production-line inspection. The LLR suffix denotes the monochrome variant, which delivers higher quantum efficiency and resolution of fine detail compared with color versions of the same die.
The IMX273LLR-C shares its package and footprint with the companion IMX287, IMX296 and IMX297 sensors, so one drive-board layout supports the whole family - a deliberate design choice by Sony that reduces development cost across camera product lines. Output is provided over SubLVDS, a low-voltage differential serial interface that minimizes EMI and cable complexity while sustaining the bandwidth needed for full-resolution video streams.
Typical applications include machine-vision cameras for factory automation, defect and scratch inspection, electronics assembly verification, robotics guidance, logistics barcode reading, traffic and ITS cameras, and scientific or medical imaging where motion artifacts cannot be tolerated.
When designing with this sensor, plan power sequencing and SubLVDS clocking carefully: differential signal integrity and low-jitter reference clocks directly affect image quality, and Sony's evaluation collateral should be followed for the analog front-end and CSI-2 bridging circuitry.
This page synthesizes verified distributor data, drop-in family alternatives, pricing tiers, and practical design notes not found in a single Sony datasheet, providing one-stop engineering reference value.
Drop-in alternatives for IMX273LLR-C β same package, pin-to-pin compatible. Different-package parts requiring PCB rework are excluded.
Variants in this series
Same-series models that are drop-in compatible with IMX273LLR-C (same form factor and footprint) β differing in Color / Monochrome, Optical Format, Package, RoHS Status, Series.
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IMX273LQR-C
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IMX287LLR-C
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IMX287LQR-C
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IMX296LLR-C
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IMX297LLR-C
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IMX273LLR-C Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Resolution | Approx. 1.58M effective pixels |
| Optical Format | 1/2.9 inch (diagonal 6.3 mm) |
| Pixel Size | 3.45 um x 3.45 um |
| Shutter Type | Global shutter |
| Color / Monochrome | Monochrome (LLR) |
| Interface | SubLVDS serial |
| Package | LGA, 138 pins |
| Mounting Type | Surface mount |
| Series | Sony Pregius, IMX273/287/296/297 industrial lineup |
| Trigger Functions | Trigger mode incl. Fast Trigger mode (reduced trigger-to-exposure delay) |
| Sensitivity (relative) | Family baseline - IMX287/297 (6.9 um pixel) offer 4x sensitivity of IMX273 class |
| RoHS Status | RoHS compliant (per JLCPCB part listing) |
| Typical Applications | Industrial and sensing / machine vision |
IMX273LLR-C lga, 138 pins Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for IMX273LLR-C (lga, 138 pins package). Pin numbering, functions, and connection diagrams are defined in the manufacturer datasheet. Refer to it for the exact footprint and soldering guidelines.
No detailed pinout data available for IMX273LLR-C.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
IMX273LLR-C is suitable for 6 applications: Machine Vision Cameras, Defect and Scratch Inspection, Robotics Guidance and Pick-and-Place, Logistics and Barcode Reading, Intelligent Traffic and ITS Cameras, Scientific and Medical Imaging.
Machine Vision Cameras
The IMX273LLR-C is purpose-built for industrial machine vision: its 1.58M effective pixels on a 1/2.9-inch format with 3.45 um global shutter pixels deliver sharp, distortion-free frames of fast-moving parts. Monochrome operation maximizes quantum efficiency for edge detection and measurement algorithms. Camera makers pair it with SubLVDS-to-CSI-2 bridge or FPGA front ends; Sony's trigger modes, including Fast Trigger, keep exposure synchronized to encoder or PLC events within microsecond-class latency, making it a default choice for 60-90 fps inspection cameras.
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Defect and Scratch Inspection
Surface defect and scratch inspection demands both resolution and short shutter times to freeze motion on conveyor lines. The IMX273LLR-C supplies 1440x1080-class detail with a global shutter, while its family siblings with 6.9 um pixels achieve four times the sensitivity, per Sony's application flyer, allowing shorter exposure under the same lighting. With Fast Trigger mode, the sensor can fire on a photo-eye or encoder pulse with minimal trigger-to-exposure delay, and strobed LED illumination keeps the inspection cell compact and power efficient.
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Robotics Guidance and Pick-and-Place
Robotic guidance requires imaging that is geometrically accurate at speed - rolling shutter would skew fiducials on a moving robot arm. The IMX273LLR-C's simultaneous global exposure provides distortion-free frames, and its monochrome output suits blob, edge, and template matching in embedded vision pipelines. The SubLVDS differential interface tolerates the electrically noisy cabinet environment typical of robotics, and the compact 138-pin LGA package allows small camera heads mounted directly on end effectors with short flex cabling.
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Logistics and Barcode Reading
High-throughput logistics scanning reads barcodes and labels on parcels moving at constant speed. The IMX273LLR-C's global shutter prevents the rolling-shutter stretching that corrupts 1D/2D code images, while 3.45 um pixels give the modulation transfer needed to resolve fine code modules at working distances. Its 1.58M resolution balances throughput against USB/GigE bandwidth, and the monochrome LLR version maximizes contrast for laser-etched direct part marking under structured or diffuse illumination.
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Intelligent Traffic and ITS Cameras
Traffic enforcement and intelligent transportation systems capture vehicles at highway speed, day and night. The IMX273LLR-C's global shutter eliminates plate smear on fast vehicles, and the sensor supports short exposure under strobed IR illumination. Sony's industrial lineup explicitly lists sensing applications, and the shared package with the high-sensitivity IMX287/297 lets a single camera platform address both daytime plate-read and low-light overexposure-control variants with one PCB design, cutting certification and tooling cost.
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Scientific and Medical Imaging
Laboratory automation, microscopy, and ophthalmic imaging benefit from the IMX273LLR-C's noise-stable global shutter pixels and precise electronic control of exposure timing. The monochrome sensor avoids Bayer interpolation, preserving photometric accuracy for quantitative intensity measurements, and its SubLVDS interface supports clean, low-EMI readout near sensitive analog instrumentation. Frame-exact triggering enables synchronization with external stimuli such as flash lamps, shutters, or physiology signals at millisecond or better precision.
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Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | IMX273LQR-C | IMX287LLR-C | IMX296LLR-C | IMX297LLR-C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Sony | Sony | Sony | Sony |
| Package | LGA-138 | LGA-138 - same | LGA-138 - same | LGA-138 - same | LGA-138 - same |
| Shutter Type | Global shutter | Global shutter | Global shutter | Global shutter | Global shutter |
| Pixel Size | 3.45 um | 3.45 um | 6.9 um | 3.45 um | 6.9 um |
| Color / Monochrome | Monochrome | Color (Bayer) | Monochrome | Monochrome | Monochrome |
| Interface | SubLVDS | SubLVDS | SubLVDS | SubLVDS | SubLVDS |
| Relative Sensitivity | Baseline (1x) | Baseline (1x) | 4x (per Sony flyer) | Baseline class (1x) | 4x (per Sony flyer) |
Key Differentiators
- Pin-compatible family platform (vs IMX287LLR-C)
- Monochrome sensitivity advantage (vs IMX273LQR-C)
- True global shutter at 1.58M pixels (vs Cross-brand equivalents (OV13850, AR0135))
Design Notes
The IMX273LLR-C outputs over SubLVDS differential pairs. Route each pair with matched intra-pair skew, 100-ohm differential impedance, and keep them away from switching regulator nodes. A low-jitter reference clock is essential - excess clock jitter manifests as fixed-pattern noise and vertical banding in captured frames. Follow Sony's evaluation-board reference design for the SubLVDS receiver termination values rather than improvising.
Because the entire IMX273/287/296/297 lineup shares the same 138-pin LGA footprint, design the drive board so all family members can be fitted. Include population options for both 3.45 um and 6.9 um pixel variants so a single PCB supports a resolution-optimized and a sensitivity-optimized camera SKU. Verify stencil and reflow profile against Sony's LGA land-pattern recommendation; sensor image quality degrades if the die is mechanically stressed by excessive solder volume.
Do not treat the IMX273LLR-C as interchangeable with the IMX274LLR-C: distributor technical notes state that pin assignments, package style, clock jitter tolerance and synchronization protocols differ, so cross-migration requires PCB redesign. Also do not omit the trigger-signal conditioning - Fast Trigger mode timing assumes clean edge rates on the trigger input, and noisy trigger lines cause irregular exposure timing visible as frame-to-frame brightness jumps.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliance indicated by JLCPCB part listing for IMX273LLR-C. Other compliance items not stated in verified data.
