Summary
- The ForzaFAST1024 reaches 6,613 fps in Full HD at 8-bit.
- It uses BSI CMOS architecture with a global shutter and 10 μm pixels.
- Its maximum rate rises to 37,439 fps at 320 × 240 pixels.
- It targets manufacturers of specialized imaging systems.
Forza Silicon brings Full HD capture to 6,613 frames per second with the ForzaFAST1024, an image sensor designed to record exceptionally fast movement.
The 2.1MP BSI CMOS sensor combines a global shutter with a 4/3″ optical format, a 19.2 × 10.8 mm active area and 10 μm pixels. It is a component for cameras and imaging systems; the 4/3″ format alone does not establish compatibility with Micro Four Thirds lenses or mounts.
How bit depth changes the available frame rate
The maximum Full HD rate is achieved at 8-bit. Carrying more information per pixel reduces the rate to 5,307 fps at 10-bit and 4,456 fps at 12-bit. The company’s table shows the relationship between resolution, bit depth and speed:
| Resolution | 8-bit / fps | 10-bit / fps | 12-bit / fps |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 × 1080 | 6,613 | 5,307 | 4,456 |
| 1280 × 720 | 13,668 | 11,532 | 9,610 |
| 960 × 540 | 17,939 | 15,976 | 14,378 |
| 640 × 360 | 26,094 | 23,024 | 20,721 |
| 320 × 240 | 37,439 | 32,617 | 29,356 |
The 37,439 fps maximum applies to just 320 × 240 pixels. This setting serves observation of a small region or a very fast phenomenon, with a substantial loss of spatial detail.
Global shutter and a shared platform for manufacturers
A global shutter exposes all pixels simultaneously, avoiding the geometric motion distortion associated with rolling shutter. It does not eliminate motion blur: sharp capture of fast movement still requires an appropriate exposure time and enough light.
Forza Silicon quotes approximately 75% peak quantum efficiency, dual-gain pixels with in-pixel CDS and CML output through 16 channels. Color and monochrome versions are offered, while pin compatibility with the ForzaFAST581 allows manufacturers to base different implementations on a shared camera design.
Applications include scientific instruments, industrial inspection, medical imaging and tracking systems. In creative production, the Chronos Q12 already illustrates how global-shutter sensors are used in complete high-speed cameras, where memory, recording duration and storage matter as much as frame rate.
More information here.
Price and availability
No official European price or specific availability schedule was found for the ForzaFAST1024. The product page targets system manufacturers and presents the sensor’s specifications.
What we think
For a demanding slow-motion shot, the useful number here is the Full HD rate together with its bit depth. Eight-bit provides the highest speed, while 12-bit retains more tonal gradations for processing. The right choice starts with the shot we want and the work that will follow in post.
We would like cameras built around this sensor to make the on-set work straightforward: sufficient buffer memory, a practical trigger and fast footage export. Those details determine whether a fleeting movement becomes a usable shot without bringing the whole production to a halt after each take.
