July 2, 2024 – SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – onsemi announced the acquisition of SWIR Vision Systems, a leader in CQD® (colloidal quantum-dot-based) short wavelength infrared technology. This technology expands the detectable light spectrum, allowing imaging through objects previously unseen. Integrating SWIR’s patented technology with onsemi’s CMOS sensors will enhance imaging capabilities in industrial, automotive, and defense markets.
SWIR technology, traditionally expensive and complex, will benefit from onsemi’s manufacturing expertise, enabling cost-effective, high-volume production of compact imaging systems. These systems can see through dense materials, gases, fabrics, and plastics, improving applications like surveillance, silicon inspection, machine vision imaging, and autonomous vehicle imaging under difficult conditions.
SWIR Vision Systems will operate as a subsidiary within onsemi’s Intelligent Sensing Group, maintaining its base in North Carolina. The acquisition will not significantly impact onsemi’s financial outlook in the near to midterm.
Source: Business Wire, July 2, 2024.
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