Camera enhancement

ams OSRAM sets the standard for optical technologies essential so that mobile phone cameras can take great pictures – even in the most challenging of lighting conditions.

Trusted partner for camera enhancement

Which leading innovator in optical solutions for mobile continuously brings outstanding, often co-created technology to preeminent mobile innovators?

When it comes to solutions for excellent image and photography in mobile phones, ams OSRAM sets the standard. As the industry leader, we work together with our customers to anticipate future market trends by staying one step ahead. That is why our customers are continuously ranked at the top of DXOMark for camera performance. As a leading supplier of camera enhancement technology – like multi-channel spectral color sensing, flicker detection, auto white-balancing (AWB), light-source detection, auto-focus and background blur assist (bokeh), plus spectral ambient light sensing (ALS) – we offer smartphone manufacturers a way to differentiate at a time when camera quality is often a critical factor in the purchase of a new device.

Light source detection

ams OSRAM color sensors with dedicated infrared photodiode channels enable applications to analyze and identify the sources of ambient light. The ability to respond appropriately when operating in sunlight, in artificial light or in mixed lighting helps applications to perform various functions, like automatic white balancing.

ams OSRAM offers both RGB and high-accuracy XYZ color sensors with dedicated IR channels. These include the TCS3400 RGB+IR and TCS3430 Color Light-To-Digital Converter XYZ Color Sensing | ams XYZ+2IR products, offered in a tiny form factor at a price point suitable for the latest consumer electronics products.

The AS7350 is the market’s most advanced spectral ambient light sensor (ALS) with 14-channel spectral color sensing for high-end mobile phone cameras and camera-based consumer devices. The sensor enables the highest quality images even in situations with extreme color contrast, or under non-ideal/mixed light source conditions, enabling professional-grade photography using a consumer device.

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Live Webinar: High‑Resolution Multi‑Zone 3D Depth Sensing with the TMF8829 dToF Sensor

Discover how high‑resolution 3D depth sensing based on direct Time‑of‑Flight (dToF) technology enhances presence detection, spatial awareness, and multi‑object interaction across real‑world applications—from robotics and logistics to mobile devices, wearables, and smart appliances.

What you’ll gain:

A clear introduction to direct Time‑of‑Flight sensing
A deep dive into multi‑zone 3D depth sensing with the TMF8829 sensor: up to 48×32 pixels, 11 m range, and 80° field of view
Insight into on‑chip processing for distance, confidence, and ambient‑light data
Practical examples of multi‑object detection and AI‑ready depth data

Where it’s used:

Depth‑based object detection and scene mapping
Gesture control for wearables and audio devices
Smart household and consumer appliances
Industrial robotics, logistics, and camera autofocus systems

Participants will receive access to additional technical resources.
Join the live Q&A with ams OSRAM expert David Smith on January 14, 2026.

Featured Products

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ams TMF8829 48x32 multi-zone Time-of-Flight sensor

Product status: Pre-Production<br/><br/>The TMF8829 is a direct time-of-flight (dToF) sensor with configurable resolution of 8x8, 16x16, 32x32 & 48x32. The device is based on SPAD, TDC, and histogram technology and achieves a detection range of up to 11000 mm with an 80° field of view. All processing of the raw data is performed on-chip, and the TMF8829 provides distance information along with confidence values, signal amplitude, and ambient light on its interface. Internally, the TMF8829 uses dToF histograms and peak detection, and therefore, it is highly tolerant to smudges on the cover glass. Additionally, the TMF8829 can handle multiple objects per depth point simultaneously without degrading accuracy. It reports the distance of all depth points with a resolution of 0.25 mm. The device uses an I3C (I²C compatible) communication interface and a fully featured SPI interface for control and raw data streaming. A VBUS supply pin allows operation of the I²C/I3C or SPI with 1.2V, 1.8V, or 3V I/O supplies. Raw data streaming, including all algorithm peak detection results, allows further processing on the host for “AI-enabled” applications. The TMF8829 is a fully contained optical module measuring only 5.7 mm x 2.9 mm x 1.5 mm.

Sensor solutions

Direct Time-of-Flight Sensors (dToF)

ams TCS3410 Color and Flicker Detection Sensor

The TCS3410 features ambient light sensing, as well as flicker detection. The device comes in a low-profile and small footprint, L2.0mm x W1.0mm x H0.5mm optical QFN package. The Ambient Light Sensing function provides three concurrent ambient light and flicker sensing channels, which can be arbitrarily connected to the photodiodes via a programmable multiplexer. TCS3410 incorporates a set of RGB photodiodes and a Clear photodiode. The RGB and Clear photodiode area is covered with a UV/IR blocking filter. This architecture accurately measures ambient light and enables the calculation of irradiance of different light sources. Calculation results help to improve display appearance and picture taking. The device also integrates direct detection of ambient light flicker. Flicker detection is executed in parallel with ambient light sensing and has independent gain configuration. The flicker detection engine will sample and buffer data for calculating flicker frequencies externally on a host CPU.

Sensor solutions

Ambient light, Color, Spectral & Proximity Sensors

ams TCS3530 True Color Sensor with Flicker Detection

TCS3530 is an ultra-sensitive color sensor that matches the response of the human eye to visible light. The sensor’s highly accurate measurements of chromaticity and illuminance support superior automatic white balancing in cameras, as well as sophisticated display color management. Fully integrated optical assembly with built-in diffuser backed by end-of-line calibration simplifies manufacturers’ production processes and optical designs.

Sensor solutions

Ambient light, Color, Spectral & Proximity Sensors

ams TMF8701 1D Time-of-Flight Sensor

The TMF8701 is a true direct time-of-flight (ToF) sensor system in a single modular package which offers highly accurate depth accuracy detection through a sub-nanosecond light pulse and an antialiasing “stop-watch” method to measure round-trip time of pulse. It provides single zone detection of an object irrespective of the color, reflectivity and texture of the object.<br/><br/>The single module with VCSEL emitter offers high dynamic range and operates in either a proximity mode (0 – 10 cm) or a ranging mode (10 – 60 cm) for detection sensing. The device utilizes highly sensitive SPAD detection with fast compact time-to digital converters to make high accurate distance measurement within ±5% and is capable of operation in dark environments.<br/><br/> A built-in histogram is featured to detect cover glass and objects behind glass to select object with highest SNR while compensating for dirt and smudges on cover glass to produce artifact free measurement of multiple objects. The histogram enables greater distance between cover glass, delivers dynamic cover glass calibration and crosstalk compensation. Class 1 eye safety is also featured through the narrow sub-nanosecond (<500 ps) fast pulse 940 nm VCSEL driver. Background light noise is minimized through on-chip superior sunlight rejection filter. Data output is through a 1.8V I²C fast-mode communications interface and an integrated micro controller is featured with all algorithms included on-chip with no need for external optics. <br> <br/><br/><a href="https://ams-osram.com/news/press-releases/ams-tmf8701-true-direct-time-of-flight-tof-sensor-wins-best-of-sensors-innovation-and-the-company-scores-best-engineering-team-at-sensors-expo-2019" target="">The TMF8701 wins the Innovative Product of the Year Award at Sensors Expo 2019</a>

Sensor solutions

Direct Time-of-Flight Sensors (dToF)

ams TMF8801 1D Time-of-Flight Sensor

The TMF8801 is a true direct time-of-flight (ToF) sensor system in a single modular package which offers highly accurate depth accuracy detection through a sub-nanosecond light pulse and an antialiasing “stop-watch” method to measure round-trip time of pulse. It provides single zone detection of an object irrespective of the color, reflectivity and texture of the object. The single module with VCSEL emitter offers high dynamic range and detection sensing measurements from 2 – 250 cm distances. The device utilizes highly sensitive SPAD detection with fast compact time-to digital converters to make highly accurate distance measurements within ±5% and is capable of operation in dark environments and in the presence of sunlight. A built-in histogram is featured to detect cover glass and reports an object distances operating with the highest SNR while compensating for dirt and smudges contaminants on a products cover glass to produce artifact free measurement. The histogram delivers dynamic cover glass calibration and crosstalk compensation and background light noise is minimized through on-chip sunlight rejection filters. Data output is through a 1.8V I²C fast-mode communications interface and an integrated micro controller is featured with all algorithms included on-chip with no need for external optics.

Sensor solutions

Direct Time-of-Flight Sensors (dToF)

ams TMF8805 1D Time-of-Flight Sensor

The TMF8805 is a time-of-flight (TOF) sensor in a single modular package with associated VCSEL. The TOF device is based on SPAD, TDC and histogram technology. The device achieves 2500mm detection range.

Sensor solutions

Direct Time-of-Flight Sensors (dToF)

ams TMF8806 1D Time-of-Flight Sensor

Sensor solutions

Direct Time-of-Flight Sensors (dToF)

ams TMF8820 3x3 multi-zone Time-of-Flight Sensor

The TMF8820 is a direct time-of-flight (dToF) sensor in a single modular package with associated VCSEL. The dToF device is based on SPAD, TDC and histogram technology and achieves 5000 mm detection range. Due to its lens on the SPAD, it supports 3x3 multizone output data and a wide, dynamically adjustable, field of view. A multi-lens-array (MLA) inside the package above the VCSEL widens up the FoI (field of illumination). All processing of the raw data is performed on-chip and the TMF8820 provides distance information together with confidence values on its I2C interface.

Sensor solutions

Direct Time-of-Flight Sensors (dToF)

ams TMF8821 configurable 4x4 multi-zone Time-of-Flight Sensor

The TMF8821 is a direct time-of-flight (dToF) sensor in a single modular package with associated VCSEL. The dToF device is based on SPAD, TDC and histogram technology and achieves 5000 mm detection range. Due to its lens on the SPAD, it supports 3x3, 4x4 and 3x6 multizone output data and a wide, dynamically adjustable, field of view. A multi-lens-array (MLA) inside the package above the VCSEL widens up the FoI (field of illumination). All processing of the raw data is performed on-chip and the TMF8821 provides distance information together with confidence values on its I2C interface.

Sensor solutions

Direct Time-of-Flight Sensors (dToF)

ams TMF8828 configurable 8x8 multi-zone Time-of-Flight Sensor

Sensor solutions

Direct Time-of-Flight Sensors (dToF)

ams TSL2521 - Ambient Light Sensor with Flicker Detection

The TSL2521 features ambient light sensing, as well as flicker detection. The device comes in a low-profile and small footprint, L2.0mm x W1.0mm x H0.5mm optical QFN package. The Ambient Light Sensing function provides two concurrent ambient light sensing channels, which can be arbitrarily connected to the photodiodes via a programmable multiplexer. TSL2521 incorporates a set of Infrared photodiodes and a set of clear photodiodes. The clear photodiode area is covered with a UV/IR blocking filter. This architecture accurately measures ambient light and enables the calculation of irradiance of different light sources. Calculation results help to improve display appearance and picture taking. The device also integrates direct detection of ambient light flicker. Flicker detection is executed in parallel with ambient light sensing and has independent gain configuration. The flicker detection engine will sample and buffer data for calculating flicker frequencies externally on a host CPU.

Sensor solutions

Ambient light, Color, Spectral & Proximity Sensors

ams TSL2585 light sensor with UVA detection

<div>TSL2585 is a mini size ambient light sensor with UVA and light flicker detection, comes in a very low-profile and small footprint L2.0mm x W1.0mm x H0.35mm 6-pin OLGA package, perfectly fits wearable and mobile phone applications which are usually very space and height constrained.</div><div>The high sensitivity enables the device to work behind a low transmissivity covering glass providing an accurate ALS detection. In addition, TSL2585 has a special edge-located photodiode placement which allows for a narrow bezel design down to 0.4mm width when the device is placed very close to the product edge. Fulfilling requirements of today's industrial design of designing bezel-less products for a good looking appearance.</div>

Sensor solutions

Ambient light, Color, Spectral & Proximity Sensors

ams TCS3707 Color and Proximity Sensor

The TCS3707 is a very-high sensitivity light-to-digital converter that features ambient light and color (RGB) sensing, proximity and flicker detection. The Ambient light and color sensing function provide five rrent ambient light sensing channels: Red, Green, Blue, Clear, and Wideband. The RGB and Clear channels have a UV/IR blocking filter. This architecture accurately measures ambient light and enables the calculation of illuminance, chromaticity, and color temperature to manage display appearance. The proximity function synchronizes IR emission and detection to sense nearby objects. The IR driver needs to be connected to an external LED or VCSEL emitter. The architecture of the engine features self-maximizing dynamic range, ambient light subtraction, advanced optical crosstalk noise cancellation, data output and interrupt-driven 1.8V I²C communications interface. Sensitivity, power consumption, and noise can be optimized with adjustable IR LED timing and power. The device integrates direct detection of 50Hz or 60Hz ambient light flicker. Flicker detection is executed in parallel with ambient light and color sensing and has independent gain configuration. The flicker detection engine can also buffer data for calculating other flicker frequencies externally.

Sensor solutions

Ambient light, Color, Spectral & Proximity Sensors