This report presents a device essentials (DEF) summary of the Sony IMX678 8.4 MP 2.0 μm pixel pitch CIS with Starvis 2 pixel technology. The Sony IMX678 is a Type 1/1.8 format, 8.4 MP resolution CMOS image sensor with 2.0 µm pixel pitch. Intended for security/surveillance applications, the IMX678 is fabricated on the STARVIS 2 platform and employs DOL HDR, Clear HDR, and NIR Enhanced technologies.
The DEF includes observed device metrics and salient features supported by the following unannotated image folders:

• Downstream product teardown
• Package X-rays, die photograph, non-invasive optical photos of die features
• SEM images of the pixel array delayered to the metal, transistor, and diffusion levels
• Exploratory cross-section SEM imaging of the general pixel array and peripheral structures

This deliverable provides basic competitive benchmarking information and enables cost-effective tracking of multiple competitors’ technology.