NIPPON CHEMI-CON CORP.

Press Release

Nippon Chemi-Con Corporation

October 7, 2022

Ultra-Small/Thin ToF (Time of Flight) Measuring Module

NCM008-AA Developed

Nippon Chemi-Con has developed ultra-small/thin ToF modules.

We promote development of products for Automatic Guided Vehicle

(AGV)/Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR), which expects demand for 3D sensing, and

products for the contactless interface market. We have succeeded in developing a

module that can be embedded into devices. Products will be manufactured at Chemi-

Con Nagaoka Corp. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Nippon Chemi-Con) which resides

in Nagaoka, Niigata.

NCM008-AA Overview

NCM008-AA is an ultra-small/thin module that can measure depths based on the

concept of embedding into devices. The product can send high-speed measurement

results emitted from depth image sensors to device control units through MIPI-

CSI2. A light source in the near-infrared wavelength range is used alongside the

indirect ToF depth image sensor. This light was developed with a circuit that was

evaluated as “Class 1” in the Safety of Laser Products’ “classification of laser

products.” The safety of this light is to be confirmed by third parties.

Samples and Mass Production

NCM008-AA started samples in October 2022 and is scheduled to start mass

production in March 2023.

Product Specifications

Active pixels 320(H)×240(V) pixels

Supported image size QVGA (320*240)

Output format RAW 12bit

Output interface MIPI CSI-2 2Lane

Frame rate 60fps MAX

Angle of view 55°(H)/40°(V)

VCSEL laser range 60°(H)/45°(V)

VCSEL laser wavelength 850nm

External dimensions

L35mm×W24mm×H8mm （excluding FPC）

Operating temperature 0 to +40°C

Supported measurement range

0.4m to 2.0m (TBD)

Measurement accuracy < 3%@400mm (based on our measurement

environment)