What Luxima Technology does

Luxima Technology is a privately held fabless semiconductor company founded by CMOS image sensor veterans Dr. Alexander Krymski and Lin Ping Ang, headquartered in Arcadia, California. The company designs, develops, and supplies high-speed global shutter CMOS image sensors, standalone analog-to-digital converters, and modular sensor evaluation platforms, supported by in-house custom sensor design services. Its silicon portfolio spans area-scan sensors from 0.33MP (LUX330) to 9.5MP (LUX9512/LUX9506), frame rates from 268 FPS to over 1,000,000 FPS in windowed modes, on-chip 12-bit ADCs, and proprietary pixel architectures including patented Floating Storage Gate technology with Correlated Double Sampling. In March 2025 the company expanded into linear scanning with the LXL8K25 8K high-speed global shutter sensor and into data conversion with the LUXA3290 32-channel ADC for medical imaging and ultrasound.

The company sells discrete components and evaluation systems into industrial automation, machine vision, medical and life sciences, automotive testing, sports/motion analysis, transportation infrastructure inspection, and optical sorting/sorting markets. Revenue is generated entirely through hardware sales of sensors, evaluation platforms, and ADCs, plus custom sensor design services under multi-year, quote-based contracts; pricing is not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is sales-led: prospective customers submit technical requirement forms specifying resolution, frame rate, and sensor type preferences, with direct sales for North America and Europe and a network of authorized distributors (ASD Technology, Beijing Wahenyida, Chronix Inc, Micron Inc, Eplus Co.) serving China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, and South Korea. Application-specific design engagements and Andon-compatible socket partnerships anchor the design-in path for OEM and system-integrator customers.

Luxima Technology is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors, funding rounds, or parent company; ownership is concentrated with the two founders. The company has been recognized as a Top High Speed CMOS Image Sensors Solution (Semiconductor Review, 2025) and maintains an active trade-show presence at VISION Messe Stuttgart and VISION China Shanghai to drive demand among industrial imaging buyers.

Name

Luxima Technology

Legal name

Luxima Technology LLC

Website

https://luxima.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Luxima Technology is a fabless semiconductor company that designs and manufactures high-speed global shutter CMOS image sensors, evaluation platforms, and ADCs for industrial, medical, automotive, and scientific imaging OEMs, sold via direct sales and an APAC distributor network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

CMOS Image Sensors

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827)

akta.pro primary industry

Imaging Sensors (CMOS/CCD/ToF/Depth) (HDAHALAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sensor Fusion, Interface ICs & Modules (AFE/Readout/Packaging/Calibration) (HDAHALAO), Sensors, MEMS & Imaging ICs (HDAHAAAG), Industrial Sensors (Pressure, Temperature, Flow, Level, Proximity, Vibration) (IMAGAFAA)

Keywords

• High-speed CMOS sensors
• Global shutter image sensors
• Machine vision imaging
• Medical imaging sensors
• Industrial CMOS sensors

Headquarters

HQ city

Arcadia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. CMOS Image Sensors: Sale of high-speed global shutter CMOS image sensors in various resolutions from 0.33MP to 9.5MP. Sensors are sold as discrete components to system integrators and camera manufacturers.
2. Evaluation Systems: Pre-configured evaluation platforms and sensor headboards that allow customers to test sensor performance before committing to design-in. Sold alongside sensors.
3. Analog-to-Digital Converters: Standalone ADC products such as the LUXA3290 32-channel ADC for medical imaging and ultrasound systems.
4. Custom Sensor Design Services: Custom CMOS sensor design and development services for unique customer requirements where off-the-shelf products are insufficient.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Luxima Technology designs, develops, and manufactures high-speed CMOS image sensors with global shutter technology for industrial, medical, automotive, and scientific imaging applications. The product portfolio spans 0.33MP to 9.5MP area-scan and 8K linear-scan sensors, supplemented by sensor evaluation systems, analog-to-digital converters, and custom sensor design services for unique customer requirements.

Product overview

Luxima Technology is a manufacturer of high-speed CMOS image sensors and imaging solutions. The product portfolio is organized around three core categories: (1) Image Sensors — a broad line of area-scan and linear-scan global shutter CMOS digital sensors spanning 0.33 to 9.5 megapixels, with frame rates ranging from 268 FPS to over 1,000,000 FPS when windowed, covering models such as LUX330, LUX530, LUX410, LUX13HS, LUX1310, LUX1305, LUX1310S, LUX1358, LUX1346, LUX1552, LUX1541, LUX2452, LUX2426, LUX19HS, LUX2100, LUX2255, LUX2228, LUX2810, LUX2805, LUX4210, LUX8M, LUX5910, LUX5921, LUX9512, LUX9506, and the LXL8K25 linear sensor; (2) Evaluation Systems — modular development platforms (LUX2100-EVS, LUX330-EVS, LUX1310S-EVS, LUX1310-EVS) each comprising a Sensor Headboard (SHB) and Sensor Evaluation Platform (SEP) with FPGA, DDR3 memory, and USB 2.0 interface for evaluating corresponding sensors; and (3) Analog-to-Digital Converters — the LUXA3290, a 32-channel 12-bit ADC at 90 MSPS per channel, designed for medical imaging and ultrasound systems. Products are sold alongside custom sensor design services for unique customer requirements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LUX330 0.33 Megapixel Global Shutter CMOS Digital Sensor delivering 4,168 FPS at 640x512 resolution with on-chip 12-bit ADC, 16-channel LVDS output, 13.2 µm pixel pitch, and up to 8 simultaneous ROI readouts. Targeted at high-speed machine vision, barcode scanning, factory automation, sports motion analysis, and industrial inspection.
• LUX530 0.5 Megapixel Global Shutter CMOS Digital Sensor delivering 1,986 FPS at 832x632 resolution with on-chip voltage regulator, ADC, reference generator, 16-channel LVDS output, and dual-slope HDR, in a 100-pin LGA package.
• LUX410 0.5 Megapixel Global Shutter CMOS Digital Sensor delivering 960 FPS at 832x632 resolution with on-chip 12-bit ADC, 8-channel LVDS output, and BGA chip-scale package (7.63mm x 7.43mm). Targeted at 3D scanning, intraoral scanning, dental, motion analysis, laser triangulation, line profiling, and wafer inspection.
• LUX13HS 1.1 Megapixel Global Shutter CMOS Digital Sensor delivering 3,500+ FPS at 1280x864 resolution with patented Floating Storage Gate low-noise pixel (7T shutter with CDS), 80-channel LVDS output, and 10-bit ADC, in 345 Ceramic uPGA package. Targeted at high-speed machine vision, 3D scanning, motion analysis, and industrial markets.
• LUX1310 1.3 Megapixel Global Shutter CMOS Digital Sensor delivering 1,070 FPS at 1280x1024 resolution with on-chip 12-bit ADC, 16-channel LVDS output, up to 1,000,000 FPS at 1280x1 windowed, and dual/triple-slope HDR, in 88 Ceramic LCC package.
• LUX1305 1.3 Megapixel Global Shutter CMOS Digital Sensor delivering 535 FPS at 1280x1024 resolution with on-chip 12-bit ADC and 8-channel LVDS output, in 88 Ceramic LCC package. Targeted at high-speed machine vision, barcode scanning, automation, dental scanning, and motion analysis.
• LUX1310S 1.3 Megapixel Global Shutter CMOS Digital Sensor delivering 268 FPS at 1280x1024 resolution with on-chip 12-bit ADC, 4-channel LVDS output, and dual/triple-slope HDR, in 88 Ceramic LCC package. Targeted at barcode scanning, sports camera, motion analysis, automation, dental scanning, and industrial applications.
• LUX1358 1.3 Megapixel Global Shutter CMOS Digital Sensor delivering 5,864 FPS at 1280x1024 resolution with 128 LVDS channels, dual/triple-slope HDR, and 12-bit ADC, in 696-pin Hybrid LGA-LCC package. Targeted at 3D scanning, intraoral scanning, dental, motion analysis, laser triangulation, and wafer inspection.
• LUX1346 1.3 Megapixel Global Shutter CMOS Digital Sensor delivering 4,614 FPS at 1280x1024 resolution with 64-channel LVDS output, dual/triple-slope HDR, and 12-bit ADC, in 696-pin Hybrid LGA-LCC package.
• LUX1552 1.5 Megapixel Global Shutter CMOS Digital Sensor delivering 5,217 FPS at 1280x1152 resolution with 13.0 µm pixel pitch, 128-channel LVDS output, and dual/triple-slope HDR, in 696-pin Hybrid LGA-LCC package.
• LUX1541 1.5 Megapixel Global Shutter CMOS Digital Sensor delivering 4,105 FPS at 1280x1152 resolution with 13.0 µm pixel pitch, 64-channel LVDS output, and dual/triple-slope HDR, in 696-pin Hybrid LGA-LCC package.
• LUX2452 2.4 Megapixel Global Shutter CMOS Digital Sensor delivering 5,217 FPS at 2048x1152 resolution with 13.0 µm pixel pitch, 128-channel LVDS output, and dual/triple-slope HDR, in 696-pin Hybrid LGA-LCC package.
• LUX2426 2.4 Megapixel Global Shutter CMOS Digital Sensor delivering 2,617 FPS at 2048x1152 resolution with 64-channel LVDS output, in 696-pin Hybrid LGA-LCC package.
• LUX19HS 2 Megapixel Global Shutter CMOS Digital Sensor delivering 2,500+ FPS at 1920x1080 resolution with patented Floating Storage Gate low-noise pixel (7T shutter with CDS), 80 LVDS ports, and 8-bit column parallel ADC, in 345 Ceramic uPGA package. Targeted at high-speed machine vision, 3D scanning, motion analysis, and industrial markets.
• LUX2100 2.1 Megapixel Global Shutter CMOS Digital Sensor delivering 1,000 FPS at 1952x1080 resolution with 10.0 µm pixel pitch, on-chip 12-bit ADC, 32-channel LVDS output, dual/triple-slope HDR, and windowable to 300,000+ FPS, in 203 Ceramic uPGA package. Targeted at high-speed machine vision, barcode scanning, 3D scanning, automation, motion analysis, industrial, and biomedical applications.
• LUX2255 2.2 Megapixel Global Shutter CMOS Digital Sensor delivering 5,562 FPS at 2048x1080 resolution with 128-channel LVDS output, dual/triple-slope HDR, and 12-bit ADC, in 696-pin Hybrid LGA-LCC package.
• LUX2228 2.2 Megapixel Global Shutter CMOS Digital Sensor delivering 2,790 FPS at 2048x1080 resolution with 64-channel LVDS output, dual/triple-slope HDR, and 12-bit ADC, in 696-pin Hybrid LGA-LCC package.
• LUX2810 2.8 Megapixel Global Shutter CMOS Digital Sensor delivering 1,000 FPS at 2048x1400 resolution with on-chip 12-bit ADC, 32-channel LVDS output, dual/triple-slope HDR, and up to 4,000 FPS at 640x512, in 238 Ceramic uPGA package. Targeted at 3D scanning, intraoral scanning, dental, motion analysis, laser triangulation, line profiling, and wafer inspection.
• LUX2805 2.8 Megapixel Global Shutter CMOS Digital Sensor delivering 500 FPS at 2048x1400 resolution with on-chip 12-bit ADC, 16-channel LVDS output, and dual-slope HDR, in 238 Ceramic uPGA package.
• LUX4210 4.2 Megapixel Global Shutter CMOS Digital Sensor delivering 1,064 FPS at 2048x2048 resolution with on-chip 12-bit ADC, 48-channel SLVS output, Speed Factor 1/2 modes, dual/triple-slope HDR, and 2x2/2x1/1x2 binning, in 341-pin Hybrid LGA-LCC package.
• LUX8M 8.5 Megapixel Global Shutter CMOS Digital Sensor delivering 264 FPS at 3904x2192 resolution with on-chip 12-bit ADC, 32-channel LVDS output, dual/triple-slope HDR, windowable to 300,000+ FPS, and binning modes, in 203 Ceramic uPGA package. Targeted at broadcast, traffic surveillance, 3D scanning, automation, motion analysis, industrial, and biomedical applications.
• LUX5910 5.9 Megapixel Global Shutter CMOS Digital Sensor delivering 1,056 FPS at 2560x2304 resolution with 64-channel LVDS output and 12-bit ADC, in 696-pin Hybrid LGA-LCC package.
• LUX5921 5.9 Megapixel Global Shutter CMOS Digital Sensor delivering 2,109 FPS at 2560x2304 resolution with 128-channel LVDS output and 12-bit ADC, in 696-pin Hybrid LGA-LCC package.
• LUX9512 9.5 Megapixel Global Shutter CMOS Digital Sensor delivering 1,332 FPS at 4096x2304 resolution with on-chip 12-bit ADC, 128-channel LVDS output, and up to 145,985 FPS at 2048x32 windowed, in 696-pin Hybrid LGA-LCC package.
• LUX9506 9.5 Megapixel Global Shutter CMOS Digital Sensor delivering 666 FPS at 4096x2304 resolution with on-chip 12-bit ADC, 64-channel LVDS output, and up to 80,256 FPS at 2048x32 windowed, in 696-pin Hybrid LGA-LCC package.
• LXL8K25 8K High-Speed Global Shutter CMOS Linear Sensor 8K High-Speed Global Shutter CMOS Linear Sensor with maximum frame rate of 13,132 FPS at 8352x64 resolution, on-chip 12-bit ADC, 72-channel SLVS outputs, and 16-stage TDI for monochrome / 4-stage TDI for color. Targeted at industrial inspection, sorting, and machine vision.
• LUX2100 Evaluation System Evaluation system comprising LUX2100-SEP (Sensor Evaluation Platform with FPGA, 2GB DDR3, USB 2.0 interface) and LUX2100-SHB (Sensor Headboard with 52mm x 52mm footprint, CS/C-mount lens support) for evaluating the LUX2100 sensor at 1920x1080 / 1,000 FPS.
• LUX330 Evaluation System Evaluation system comprising LUX330-SEP (Sensor Evaluation Platform with FPGA, 2GB DDR3, USB 2.0 interface) and LUX330-SHB (Sensor Headboard with 38.1mm x 38.1mm footprint, CS/C-mount lens support) for evaluating the LUX330 sensor at 640x512 / 4,168 FPS.
• LUX1310S Evaluation System Evaluation system comprising LUX1310S-SEP (Sensor Evaluation Platform with FPGA, 2GB DDR3, USB 2.0 interface) and LUX1310S-SHB (Sensor Headboard with 38.1mm x 38.1mm footprint, CS/C-mount lens support) for evaluating the LUX1310S sensor at 1280x1024 / 267 FPS.
• LUX1310 Evaluation System Evaluation system comprising LUX1310-SEP (Sensor Evaluation Platform with FPGA, 2GB DDR3, USB 2.0 interface) and LUX1310-SHB (Sensor Headboard with 38.1mm x 38.1mm footprint, CS/C-mount lens support) for evaluating the LUX1310 sensor at 1280x1024 / 1,070 FPS.
• LUXA3290 32-Channel ADC 32-channel low-power 12-bit Analog-to-Digital Converter for medical imaging and ultrasound systems, consuming approximately 75mW per channel at 90 MSPS with on-chip programmability for individual channel power-down, ADC bit order, digital test pattern, LVDS TX swing, and standby mode. Packaged in 288 BGA.
• Custom CMOS Sensor Design Services Custom CMOS sensor design and development services for unique customer requirements where off-the-shelf products are insufficient, with engagement from specification through characterization.

Quantifiable outcome

• Frame rates up to 409,836 FPS at reduced resolution
• +2 more outcomes

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ASD TechnologycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Luxima Technology covering China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan regions. Provides local sales and technical support for customers in these territories.
• Beijing WahenyidacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for mainland China. Supports local customer engagement and distribution of Luxima image sensors in the Chinese market.
• Chronix InccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Japan. Provides distribution and technical support services for Luxima products in the Japanese market.
• Micron InccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Japan. Offers local sales and support for Luxima image sensor products.
• Eplus Co.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for South Korea. Provides distribution channel for Luxima products in the Korean market.
• ANDONminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSocket compatibility partner for sensor packages. ANDON manufactures compatible thru-hole and surface-mount sockets for Luxima image sensors, including references for LUX330, LUX1310, LUX2100, LUX13HS, LUX19HS, LUX4210, and other products.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• STMicroelectronics: STMicroelectronics produces image sensors, including global shutter offerings for industrial and automotive ADAS applications. Large established competitor with overlapping target use cases, especially in factory automation and transportation.
• ams OSRAM: ams OSRAM offers CMOS image sensors and related optical/illumination components for industrial, medical, and automotive end markets. Broad incumbent providing overlapping global shutter sensor capability to Luxima's served segments.
• onsemi (ON Semiconductor): onsemi acquired Luxima's founders' former employer Aptina in 2014 and is a global incumbent in CMOS image sensors with broad industrial, automotive, and consumer coverage. Competes with Luxima across multiple end segments while also serving as a potential acquisition or partnering path.
• Sony Semiconductor Solutions: Sony is the global market leader in CMOS image sensors (consumer, industrial, automotive). Its industrial IMX global shutter series competes with Luxima's LUX family in machine vision and factory automation, though at much larger scale.
• Hamamatsu Photonics: Hamamatsu produces scientific and industrial image sensors and cameras, including high-speed and TDI line-scan devices used in life sciences and inspection. Comparable to Luxima in scientific imaging, semiconductor inspection, and TDI capability.
• Canon Inc. (CMOS sensor division): Canon manufactures CMOS image sensors and cameras across industrial, medical, and broadcast markets. Larger incumbent whose product lines include global shutter sensors in industrial inspection and machine vision, overlapping Luxima's served segments.

Emerging players

• Ximea: Ximea builds compact, high-speed industrial cameras often using third-party global shutter CMOS sensors like those made by Luxima's peers. While not a silicon vendor, it is a meaningful adjacent player and OEM customer/partner in the high-speed imaging ecosystem.

Direct peers

• Vieworks: Vieworks manufactures high-performance industrial cameras and CMOS image sensor modules for machine vision, medical imaging, and scientific applications. Directly comparable product line (area-scan and TDI line-scan) and customer overlap with Luxima.
• Photonfocus: Photonfocus develops industrial CMOS image sensors and cameras for machine vision, 3D, and high-speed inspection. Niche Swiss/Swiss-adjacent player whose focus on industrial high-speed CMOS makes it a closely comparable peer to Luxima's direct sales motion.
• Teledyne Technologies (e2v): Teledyne/e2v manufactures high-performance CMOS image sensors for industrial, scientific, and machine vision markets, including global shutter sensors in the speed and resolution ranges where Luxima competes. Portfolio, customer base, and go-to-market (industrial OEMs, multi-year design-in cycles) align directly with Luxima.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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