Simulate Bright Sunlight in a Test Lab
Arcturus introduces a new light source with extremely high intensity and consistency
Today’s image sensors and high dynamic range configurations make testing at or close to sensor saturation challenging. With Arcturus, we can generate more than enough intensity to challenge these sensors with a much higher sensitivity than currently possible. Arcturus can simulate the intensity of bright sunlight illumination with very high stability compared to other light sources. This ability allows camera systems to be evaluated in a test lab more efficiently.
The main benefits of Arcturus include:
- Maximum illuminance of up to 1 Mcd/m²
- Flicker-free (DC-driven LED)
- Extremely high stability and consistency
- Create real HDR scenes when combining with other Vega devices
- Change intensity over a vast dynamic range with constant spectrum
- Control via UI software, API, and Python scripts for Windows and Linux
Arcturus is an excellent solution for testing many of the metrics outlined in the IEEE-P2020 standard, including contrast transfer accuracy (CTA) and flicker (MMP).
IEEE-P2020 KPI Test Solutions
The IEEE-P2020 standard is officially published
We are very excited to announce that the IEEE-P2020 standard has been officially released to the public and is now available for download from the IEEE-P2020 website.
P2020 is the first internationally recognized image quality performance standard for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). It defines metrics and test methods to evaluate these ADAS applications' performance accurately.
Learn more about all the updates and improvements on our website or download version 1.11.0 using the link below.
Metrics include:
- Contrast indicators - CTA and CSNR
- Flicker (MMP)
- Dynamic Range (CNR based)
- Spatial Frequency Response (SFR)
- Geometric Calibration
- Noise
- Flare
We have test equipment designed specifically for each of the KPIs based on the test methods described in the standard.
AI-powered test chart detection
The latest version of the iQ-Analyzer uses AI tools for more accurate chart detection
iQ-Analyzer-X provides a high-speed analysis and improves testing efficiency by utilizing AI-powered tools to detect test targets accurately. iQ-Analyzer-X is compatible with our most popular test charts, such as our TE42 multipurpose series, where you can evaluate multiple image quality factors in one test image.
Other charts include the Universal Test Target (UTT), a multipurpose test chart for scanners, and our OECF grayscale target series, including TE297 and TE269C. Color charts, such as the TE188 ColorChecker and TE226 HDTV color rendition chart, can also be analyzed using the iQ-Analyzer-X.
Check out all of our iQ-Analyze-X compatible charts using the link below.
Are you new to the iQ-Analyzer-X? We offer a free download version of the software to start your image quality analysis today! Learn more about the free version and request your download on our website.
iQ-Lab – IEEE-P2020 testing
Send your camera systems to our iQ-Lab for professional testing
Are you interested in evaluating how your automotive camera system performs using the IEEE-P2020 standard but don’t have the lab space or testing experience? At our image quality test lab in Kerpen, Germany, we regularly work with companies to test their systems. Many of our test lab engineers were directly involved in the development of the P2020 standard, providing our team with a wealth of knowledge and experience when testing systems based on the standard.