Recently, SmartSens, a technologically advanced CMOS image sensor supplier, officially launched the Cellphone Sensor (CS) Series mobile phone application image sensor product―SC501CS, bringing a better imaging experience to customers in the smartphone field.<div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img id="" title="" alt="" loop="" autoplay="" controls="" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1649235904028103941.jpg"/></div>With 5MP and an optical size of 1.12μm*1.12μm, the SC501CS is available in both RW/COB packages to provide customers with more choices. As the newest addition to SmartSens’ CS Series, the SC501CS has built-in one-time programmable memory OTP, which can significantly optimize the cost structure of customer modules without adding additional EEPROM (electrically erasable programmable read-only memory) when performing data burn-in.The sensor is built on SmartClarity-2® technology and equipped with SmartSens’ innovative SFCPixel® proprietary technology, with a sensitivity of up to 769 mV/lux·s, which effectively improves the sensitivity in low-light environments. The SC501CS also features a low power consumption of only 100mW by the advantage of SmartSens’ low power circuit design, reducing the smartphone system power consumption. Additionally, thanks to SmartSens’ low noise reading circuit design and upgraded color technology, the SC501CS offers low read noise and FPN of 1.4e- and 0.18e- respectively, which can bring excellent night photography imaging.<div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1649235342184696551.jpg"/></div>Currently, SC501CS has achieved mass production. For more information, please contact cs@smartsenstech.com.

SmartSens Releases New 5MP CMOS image Sensor SC501CS for Mobile Phone Cameras

According to the latest research by Counterpoint, mobile phones are expected to account for 71.4% of the total global CMOS image sensor (CIS) market revenue in 2022. Flagship smartphones are chasing DSLR-like shooting performance. Image sensors as core imaging components have become the key area of ​​ focus for mobile phone camera performance breakthroughs, with 50MP CIS being the most popular. As the current mainstream configuration for flagship phone main cameras, the 50MP image sensors are forecast to have a solid life cycle for a long time in the future.Recently, SmartSens, an advanced CMOS image sensor supplier, launched its first 50MP ultra-high resolution 1.0μm pixel size image sensor new product ―SC550XS. The new product adopts the advanced 22nm HKMG Stack process as well as SmartSens’ multiple proprietary technologies, including SmartClarity®-2 technology, SFCPixel® technology and PixGain HDR® technology to enable excellent imaging performance. In addition, it can achieve 100% all pixel all direction auto focus coverage via AllPix ADAF® technology and is equipped with MIPI C-PHY 3.0Gsps high-speed data transmission interface. The product is designed to address the requirements of flagship smartphone main camera in terms of night vision full-color imaging, high dynamic range, and low power consumption.<div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1647237601670121174.png"/></div>Innovative technologies enable premium imaging performanceSC550XS has a 50-megapixel ultra-high resolution with a small pixel size at just 1.0 µm. Based on the advanced 22nm HKMG Stack process, the sensor combines SmartSens’ unique SFCPixel® technology and High Gain in PixGain technology with 2x2 SmartQCell™ micro-lens design to further improve the light acquisition rate of a single pixel, making it to have superior sensitivity performance under the same specifications. These technologies, coupled with low noise reading circuit design and upgraded color process allow the sensor to present a movie-like image quality in night shooting.<div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1647237655875237634.png"/></div>Multiple HDR technologies such as PixGain HDR® are supported The SC550XS integrates SmartSens’ innovative PixGain HDR® technology through the combination of High Gain (high conversion gain) and Low Gain (low conversion gain) dual images under the same frame exposure, achieving artifact-free motion capture with high-quality HDR imaging. Additionally, the SC550XS also supports 4K 30fps video in 3-exposure Staggered HDR with up to 120dB and 60fps video in two-exposure Staggered HDR of 100dB. Hence, by means of the combination of various high dynamic range technologies, the camera can capture richer detail in the highlights and shadows of a scene. AllPix ADAF® technology provides 100% all pixel all direction auto focus coverageCompared with the technology that uses part of the pixels for shooting on the sensor as phase focus, AllPix ADAF® technology utilized on the SC550XS features full pixel 2x2 SmartQCell™ micro-lens design—a combination of horizontal and vertical pixel binning to reach 100 percent all pixel all direction auto focus coverage. Therefore, it is capable of offering accurate and fast autofocus in dark scenes, while optimizing autofocus performance on objects with blurry outlines. Better performance comes with lower power consumptionThe SC550XS uses an advanced 22nm HKMG Stack process that offers faster device speed and operates at a lower voltage than the 40nm process employed in the industry&#x27;s previous generation of main camera CIS, allowing image sensors to operate at higher frame rate and lower power consumption. At the same performance level, the power consumption of the 22nm process can be reduced by 30%. Furthermore, benefited from SmartSens’ innovative low power consumption circuit design, the operating power consumption of SC550XS attains a significant 43% decrease compared with similar products in this industry, providing extended battery life for high-end smartphones. 2x2 SmartQCell™ micro-lens design fused with the upgraded pixel process enables the QE (quantum efficiency) of the SC550XS to reach 82%, resulting in excellent low-light scene shooting performance.Additionally, beside similar products in the industry, the SC550XS obtains 20% increase in FWC, and 20% and 40% reduction in read noise and FPN, respectively, which further advances the delicate texture of imaging while maintaining premium low-light performance.<div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1647237685478474094.png"/></div>Dr. Yaowu Mo, Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer at SmartSens said: “SC550XS is our high-resolution, high-performance milestone product for flagship mobile phone applications which incorporates several SmartSens core patented technologies for high-end image sensors including SFCPixel® technology, SmartQCell™ micro-lens design, AllPix ADAF® technology and multi-row parallel readout technology, and also takes advantage of advanced 22nm HKMG process, allowing it to support up to 50MP/8K 30fps Bayer RAW high speed output with excellent dark light results as well as color reproduction and realize ultra-low power consumption. Multiple hardware-level image processing and phase focus algorithms are also integrated on-chip, enabling high quality 50MP/8K/4K video output with high dynamic range and real-time phase focus.“In terms of high-speed transmission interface circuit design, we have broken through the voltage limit under 0.9V power supply, and innovatively achieved full compatibility with the C-PHY/D-PHY interface protocol to meet the needs of high-resolution, high-frame-rate video transmission. In addition, as the current 5G radio frequency interference in mobile phones is becoming more and more serious, we not only reduce the radiation of the image sensor itself through spread spectrum technology to obtain better EMI performance, but also support the C-PHY output swing to be greatly adjustable, further improving its own anti-interference capability to ensure normal data reception at the module end.“We hope that this ingenious work that integrates multiple core technologies of SmartSens can provide customers with better photo and video results and create an imaging system with optimized performance.”<div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1647237713607676906.png"/></div>X represents both the unknown mystery and the infinite possibilities of the future, as well as the Roman numeral 10. As a landmark product for the tenth anniversary, SC550XS strives to empower high-end mobile phone camera applications with advanced product performance. It will start sampling in Q2 2022, and is expected to achieve mass production in Q3 2022. Customized specification products based on the same process and technology platform are also welcomed. For more information on SmartSens SC550XS, please contact SmartSens sales.

SmartSens Launches First New 50MP Ultra High Resolution Image Sensor Based on 22nm Process

SmartSens today announced the SC1346, the latest addition to its DSI-2 technology CMOS image sensor series for smart cameras. <div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1642675420697756914.png"/></div>The 1MP SC1346 features a 2.65μm pixel size and comes in a 29-Pin CSP package. Built on DSI-2 technology and SFCPixel® technology, the sensor enables sensitivity of 6143mV/lux·s, which produces a 42 percent improvement compared to the predecessor along with a 27% increase in QE. Additionally, the SC1346 provides Gapless Micro Lens and Color Filter to boost Chroma. <div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1642675436153735267.jpg"/></div>The SC1346 is currently available for sampling and expected to achieve mass production in Q1 of 2022.

SmartSens Expands DSI-2 Technology CMOS Image Sensor Series for Smart Cameras

SmartSens today announced the SC031AP and SC101AP—two CMOS image sensors integrating ISP and TX interface for automotive camera applications. ­­­<div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1639624295843184393.jpg"/></div>Both products use on-chip ISP for YUV422 output. Besides, data saved in the EEPROM will load automatically to each product upon powering up. Additional features include upgraded DSI-2 technology, SFCPixel® technology and <a name="OLE_LINK3">low noise reading circuit design</a>. Therefore, the SC101AP improves QE by 31%, sensitivity by 53% and FWC by 29% in comparison with the predecessor. Furthermore, the SC031AP and SC101AP reduce Crosstalk by 18% and 13%; the SC013AP and SC101AP also lower power consumption by 26mW and 17mW respectively compared with the previous generation. <div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1639624342754711750.jpg"/></div>Both are now available for sampling. The SC031AP is expected to achieve mass production in Q4 of 2021 and the SC101AP is forecast to accomplish mass production in Q1 of 2022.

SmartSens Releases Two CMOS Image Sensors with Integrated ISP and TX Interface for Automotive Cameras

SmartSens today announced the SC830AI, an 8MP CMOS image sensor with a 1.5µm pixel size and a 1/2.7” optical format to enable 4K video performance for security camera applications. <div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1636940509778073640.jpg"/></div>The SC830AI is the latest addition to SmartSens’ Advanced Imaging (AI) Series, using performance upgrade technology SmartClarity®-2. Benefited from a BSI pixel structure and PixGain technology, the SC830AI brings a 30 percent improvement in FWC compared to the previous generation and a 1.4dB enhancement in Max SNR. The sensor also features reduced crosstalk which produces boosted Chroma. Furthermore, the SC830AI delivers 100dB dynamic range in Staggered HDR mode. Additionally, enhanced high temperature performance is built into the SC830AI to reduce dark current and white pixel by 30% and 27% respectively in comparison with its predecessor. Moreover, the SC830AI leverages SmartSens’ SFCPixel® technology and NIR+ technology, offering full-color night vision. <div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1636940590679682001.jpg"/></div>The SC830AI is currently available for sampling and expected to achieve mass production in Q4 of 2021.

SmartSens Announces 1/2.7-Inch 8MP CMOS Image Sensor to Provide 4K Video Performance for Security Cameras

SmartSens today launched the SC400AI, SC401AI and SC4336 —three 1/3 inch, 4MP CMOS image sensors aiming at security camera applications. <div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1635127802016389638.png"/></div>Both the SC400AI and SC401AI use SmartSens’ SFCPixel® technology to deliver full-color night vision and PixGain technology to maintain image quality during day and night. Furthermore, the SC400AI offers a frame rate of 60fps and supports Staggered HDR with video recording at 30fps. Besides, both sensors increase FWC by 48.6% and dynamic range by 3dB, along with 42 percent improvement in QE at 520nm compared to their predecessor. Benefiting from DSI-2 technology, the SC4336 could also produce enhanced QE and FWC. Additionally, all three sensors are pin2pin compatible among themselves and with the SC2336 and SC3336. Such feature will be taken into consideration in future SmartSens’ security members. <div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img id="" title="" alt="" loop="" autoplay="" controls="" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1635128648197201942.jpg"/></div>The SC400 and SC401AI have achieved mass production. And the SC4336 is available for sampling now, with mass production expected in Q4 of 2021.

SmartSens Launches Three Upgraded Version CMOS Image Sensors for Security Cameras with 4MP Resolution

SmartSens today announced the 2/3-inch, 3MP SC350HGS, 1-inch, 6MP SC650HGS and 1.1-inch, 9MP SC950HGS—three monochrome CMOS image sensors with SmartGS®-2 technology targeting at industrial machine vision applications. <div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1632463979775758856.png"/></div>Each SmartGS®-2 technology sensor uses a BSI pixel structure which provides improved sensitivity and image quality as well as a global shutter function, which enables the capturing of fast-moving objects without distortion. Compared to the previous generation technology, every product in this lineup offers a double shutter speed and extends the dynamic range by 8dB. Besides, the SC350HGS with a 4.2µm pixel size allows industrial customers to shoot at 75fps in 1:1 imager mode. Furthermore, all three sensors achieve 90% QE at 520nm. Additional features include reduced read noise and enhanced FWC. <div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1632464017394966074.jpg"/></div>The SC350HGS, SC650HGS and SC950HGS are available for sampling now, with mass production expected in Q4 of 2021.

SmartSens Announces Three CMOS Image Sensors with SmartGS®-2 Technology for Industrial Cameras

SmartSens today released the 1/3-inch, 2MP SC2336 and 1/2.8 inch, 3MP SC3336—two performance upgrade CMOS image sensors with DSI-2 technology, aiming at surveillance and automotive camera applications.<div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1631238015888229365.png"/></div>The two products both use SmartSens’ DSI-2 technology to provide improved low light performance. Take the SC2336, for example—it increases sensitivity by 46.2% compared to the previous generation. Additional features include SFCPixel® technology, low noise reading circuit design, boosted Chroma and reduced Blooming. Therefore, the SC2336 and SC3336 can deliver enhanced full-color night vision. Benefiting from SmartSens’ PixGain technology, the SC3336 supports high Gain and Low Gain to adjust to light changes between day and night. Furthermore, in comparison with its predecessor, the SC3336 offers a 60 percent improvement in FWC and expands dynamic range by 5dB.<div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1631238186296693673.jpg"/></div>The SC2336 has achieved mass production and the SC3336 is available for sampling now, with mass production expected in Q4 of 2021.

SmartSens Releases Performance Upgrade CMOS Image Sensors with DSI-2 Technology for Surveillance and Automotive Cameras

SmartSens today launched the SC1600CS, a 16MP CMOS image sensor with a 1.0 µm pixel size that enables 16MP resolution in a 1/3.06” optical format, targeting at front-facing cellphone camera applications. <div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img id="" title="" alt="" loop="" autoplay="" controls="" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1630574532439106292.png"/></div>The SC1600CS offers 16MP resolution with the smallest pixel size in SmartSens’ products at 1.0 µm. It also features SFCPixel® technology and low noise reading circuit design to deliver full-color night vision. Furthermore, the SC1600CS integrates QCell technology to provide QCell Bin mode. The QCell color filter array on the SC1600CS uses QCell binning to output 4MP images with 3x the sensitivity, improving the SNR and dynamic range by 13% and 8.5dB respectively. <div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img id="" title="" alt="" loop="" autoplay="" controls="" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1630574548112229621.jpg"/></div>The SC1600CS is currently available for sampling and expected to achieve mass production in Q4 of 2021.

SmartSens Launches 1.0 μm Pixel, 16MP CMOS Image Sensor with QCell Technology for Mobile Phone Front Facing Cameras

SmartSens today announced the SC1336, a 1/3-inch 1MP-resolution CMOS image sensor for automotive applications, such as front-view cameras and surround view systems. <div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img id="" title="" alt="" loop="" autoplay="" controls="" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1629170600075639560.jpg"/></div>The new product uses SmartSens’ DSI-2 imaging technology, which delivers sensitivity of 12448 mV/lux·s, resulting in full-color night vision. It also features PixGain technology and provides 11000 e- FWC.<div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img id="" title="" alt="" loop="" autoplay="" controls="" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1629170613994227515.jpg"/></div>The SC1336 comes in a 35-Pin CSP package and is currently available for sampling. It is expected to enter mass production in Q3 of 2021.

SmartSens Releases Upgraded Version CMOS Image Sensor for Automotive Cameras with DSI-2 Imaging Technology

SmartSens today launched the SC301IoT, a new 3MP image sensor in IoT Series for always-on IoT applications. <div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1628049931238921342.png"/></div>The SC301IoT provides 2048 x 1536 resolution with a 4:3 aspect ratio and boosts the sensitivity by 16% in comparison with its predecessors through implementing proprietary SFCPixel® technology. Additionally, it brings 0.9e- RN and 0.3e- FPN with full-color night vision. The SC301IoT utilizes SmartSens’ PixGain technology to improve the FWC by 124% and dynamic range by 5 dB compared to the previous generations of the product. It also supports up to 100dB Staggered HDR and reduces Blooming to 15%. The SC301IoT’s always-on feature includes fast wake-up as well as low power consumption. Tests find that the SC301IoT can go from powered off to fully functional within 60 ms due to SmartSens’ SmartAEC technology. Benefiting from low power consumption circuit design, the sensor requires merely 160mW under operating conditions and 650μW in standby mode. <div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1628049218074871226.jpg"/></div>

SmartSens Launches 3MP SC301IoT in IoT Series

SmartSens today released the SC850SL, a 4K-resolution image sensor in a new Star Light (SL) Series product lineup for high-end night vision cameras. <div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img id="" title="" alt="" loop="" autoplay="" controls="" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1626414903504109967.png"/></div>The 8MP SC850SL features stack BSI and rolling shutter process and therefore offers 15% sensitivity over its type on the market. Also, compared with similar products in the industry, the SC850SL leverages SmartSens’ ultra-low noise reading circuit design to reduce the RN and FPN by 69% and 59% respectively. Hence, the SC850SL brings vibrant full-color night vision. Additionally, with SmartSens’ 2nd Gen NIR+ Technology, the QE of the SC850SL is boosted up by 55% at 850 nm and 80% at 940 nm in comparison with the previous generation NIR+ technology, respectively. Furthermore, the sensor supports both the Staggered HDR with up to 100 dB dynamic range and PixGain HDR® without HDR combination artifacts. Additional features include enhanced SNR and higher image quality under high temperature conditions. <div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img id="" title="" alt="" loop="" autoplay="" controls="" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1626414954557628666.jpg"/></div>

SmartSens Releases SC850SL in Star Light Series to Provide 4K Full-Color Night Vision Video Performance 

SmartSens today launched the SC201CS, a new 2MP CMOS image sensor in the Cellphone Sensor (CS) Series product lineup that will enable high-quality smartphone cameras. <div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1625450697578129495.jpg"/></div>The SC201CS comes in a 1/5.1-inch optical format at a pixel size of 1.75 <a name="_Hlk76052596">μm</a>, designed in two versions—SC201CS-mono and SC201-color and results in more choices for customers. The SC201CS allows mobile phones to capture improved scenes at night with the FPN and the read noise as low as 0.43e- rms and 1.5e- rms respectively. Simultaneously, the SC201CS delivers 35e-/s dark current and 87 ppm white pixel at 60°C and thus adapts well under high temperatures. <div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1625450669495609353.png"/></div>The SC201CS is available in CSP, RW and COB packaging options.

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