SmartSens today announced the SC230AI, SC430AI and its third 3K-resolution CIS SC530AI in the Advanced Imaging (AI) Series to include performance upgrade technology SmartClarity®-2. These three products target an assortment of 2MP to 5MP surveillance applications. <div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img size="1" _root="[object Object]" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1624518344739770708.jpg"/></div><a name="_Hlk74847105">SmartClarity®-2 leverages SFCPixel® technology, PixGain technology, NIR+ technology and low noise reading circuit design to offer increased sensitivity</a> and reduce the readout noise level by 21%. SmartSens NIR+ technology boosts Quantum Efficiency (QE), infusing the SC230AI with QE of 36% at 850nm and 21% at 940nm and results in better imaging performance under NIR wavelengths. Therefore, SmartClarity®-2 with BSI processing brings outstanding starlight full-color night vision.SmartClarity®-2 provides up to 50% higher FWC compared with the mainstream sensors of its type, allowing for higher dynamic range and greater MaxSNR. Combing High Gain and Low Gain, PixGain technology captures high-quality video during daytime and nighttime. Additionally, SmartSens’ improved process of color filters delivers more vivid imaging. Each sensor is developed in a package that is Pin2Pin compatible with the previous generation and makes it an easy update for customers. <div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img size="1" _root="[object Object]" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1624518366879423406.jpg"/></div>

SmartSens Announces Three Sensors With Performance Upgrade Technology SmartClarity®-2

SmartSens today released its first CMOS image sensor integration product with built-in Image Signal Processor (ISP). The SC120AT is designed to provide smart solutions for a broad range of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), including autonomous driving, 360-degree surround view and driver monitoring. <div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1621235326109796844.jpg"/></div>The integrated ISP converts RAW data into YUV422 imaging output format. The SC120AT leverages SmartSens’ innovative proprietary SFCPixel® Technology and advanced image processing pipeline to deliver full-colour night vision and high dynamic range of 120 dB in 3-exposure HDR mode. It also features low light sensitivity of 8083mV/LUX*S and 0.67e- RMS read noise with an SNR1 rating of 0.24 lux. <div class="media-wrap image-wrap align-center" style="text-align:center"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap align-center" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1621232378236484664.gif"/></div>The SC120AT comes in three packaging types--iBGA, CSP and COB, along with the RAW Sensor SC100AT in SmartSens’ Automotive Sensor (AT) Series product family to meet different customer needs.

SmartSens Releases Automotive-Grade SC120AT With Built-in ISP

SmartSens announced today the launch of 3K product line, including the SC500AI and SC501AI, designed to provide excellent 3K-resolution visual experience for customers. <div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1618380380967957369.jpg"/></div>The high-performance 3K SC501AI brings 2880 x 1620 resolution, which is higher than 2K videos and closer to 4k’s for meeting the needs of many different individuals. SmartSens’ 3K portfolio features much more improved performance, specifically low-light imaging, color expression and dynamic range with higher resolution compared to the predecessor, producing ‘film-like’ image quality. Additionally, SmartSens’ 3K product range optimizes the imaging performance under high-temperature environments taking advantage of SmartSens’ innovative process.

SmartSens Announces the Launch of 3K Line of Image Sensors

SmartSens today announced two new CMOS image sensors, the ultra-low light capable SC233A and SC223A. These two sensors are the first in SmartSens’ portfolio to include the second generation of proprietary DSI Imaging Technology, targeting a variety of devices such as surveillance cameras, vehicle cameras and home IP cameras.<div class="media-wrap image-wrap align-center" style="text-align:center"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap align-center" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1617694399657225567.jpg"/></div>Compared to the preceding generation’s products, the DSI-2 sensors improve in sensitivity and chroma by 15% and 20% separately. Through the use of PixGain Technology, the full well capacity has more than doubled with enhanced MaxSNR and HDR efficiency. Together, these attributes produce high-quality imaging both in day and night. Additionally, the SC233A supports HDR video capture at 60 fps.

SmartSens Announces SC233A and SC223A with DSI-2 Imaging Technology

SmartSens today announces the SC450AI image sensor, which has expanded the Advanced Imaging (AI) Series product lineup of high-performance, low-light-capable image sensors with advanced HDR capabilities and reliability in the challenging environments launched last year. The new offering, 4MP SC450AI, designed with state-of-the-art image quality empowers 24/7 AI cameras. <div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1616746098789635859.jpg"/></div><div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1616746283366938705.jpg"/></div>The 1/1.8-inch SC450AI features the BSI-enabled PixGain technology and SmartSens&#x27; full-color night vision technology, employing SFCPixel® technology enhanced design architecture to increase sensitivity and reduce noise levels, resulting in higher SNR and high-dynamic-range (HDR) image performance. The SC450AI can outrun the common 4MP image sensors on the market by 73% in SNR1s, and 3.7 times in light sensitivity. This expands the sensor’s capabilities when shooting in the dark. At the same time, the use of multiple exposure in combination with PixGain Technology in the daytime helped to expand the dynamic range compared to its types on the market by 6 dB. Therefore, these attributes are integrated to provide 24/7 smart solutions demanded for image recognition systems and surveillance applications. <div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1616746542449405361.jpg"/></div>The SC450AI surpasses many same products in producing high-quality images under a high-temperature (80℃) environment with 51% and 82% reductions in dark current and white pixel correspondingly compared to the same products. <div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1616747379348848748.jpg"/></div>James Ouyang, Deputy General Manager of SmartSens said that the SC450AI sensor was developed to “extend our AI Series into higher resolutions” and “serve as a smart eye to IoT devices”.

SmartSens Launches 4MP SC450AI That Can Empower 24/7 Smart Cameras 

The SmartSens Partnership Meeting (SPM) 2020, was held on November 20 in Shanghai, China. SmartSens’ partners from different sectors, industry customers, and prominent media friends came together for a technological feast.Dr. Richard Xu, Founder, Chairman and CEO of SmartSens, opened SPM with a speech on the company’s achievements past year, the latest CIS technological innovation, and the strategic development of the next era of CMOS image sensor. <div class="media-wrap image-wrap align-center" style="text-align:center"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap align-center" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1606786133053604571.jpg"/></div><div class="media-wrap image-wrap align-center" style="text-align:center"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap align-center" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1606786158864285576.jpg"/></div>Facing the unpredictable and strained international market, and its impact on the global semiconductor industry, Dr. Xu said, “SmartSens has always respected the general trend of the globalization with all parties working together to craft the future of the CIS industry.”In addition to the continuous increase in sales, SmartSens’ product lines and application areas have also been expanding. SmartSens not only continues to maintain its leading market share in the field of security applications, but also achieved a significant milestone with its Global Shutter image sensors that were deployed in 2017 to be one of the leaders in total shipments of consumer-grade CMOS sensors. Just prior to SPM 2020, the company officially entered the mobile phone market with the release of a <a href="http://www.smartsenstech.com/siteweien/ennews/show-1070.html">full range of 2MP-13MP sensors</a> under its new Cellphone Sensor (CS) series. Dr. Xu proclaimed that the combination of a comprehensive product line, high-quality and superior service management along with the enhanced R&amp;D concepts are bound to make SmartSens’ road to future development broader and more far-reaching.<div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1606786195691646959.png"/></div>Moving forward together. SmartSens is grateful for you!Dr. Xu directed his gratitude towards SmartSens’ business partners and customers for their commitment and trust. The core design ideology of all SmartSens product has always been based on customers’ requirements for performance and functionality, addressing their increasing and differentiated needs. Such high efficiency can only achieve by seamless collaborations and partnerships at every link in the chain.As its shipment volume continues to increase, SmartSens has been able to keep up with timely delivery of products, it is due to the company’s relationship with its Fab partners. These world-renowned manufacturers have expressed their unwavering support for SmartSens, ensuring the company’s stability of the supply chain, which is crucial to serving customers in all sectors. In the future, SmartSens will continue to collaborate with partners, including technology sharing, market promotion, industrial innovation, and joint development. Hardcore black technology—showcasing core-focused expertiseSmartSens strives to provide customers with innovative and unique intelligent imaging solutions with cutting-edge technology. In order to meet and advance the needs of its customers in different sectors, SmartSens has been focusing on the innovation and R&amp;D of imaging technology for many years, with the performance advantages, it stands out the company from the competitors by virtue of its technological prowess. At SPM 2020, Dr. Xu introduced SmartSens’ latest eight black technologies.<div class="media-wrap image-wrap align-center" style="text-align:center"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap align-center" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1606786224549862445.jpg"/></div>Advanced RGBW &amp; RGBIR technologyBy adopting the new FBDTI and LNG technologies that were previously reserved exclusively for high-end mobile phone sensors, SmartSens was able to reduce the crosstalk issues of white pixel or IR pixel to RGB pixel, making RGBW and RGBIR technologies a reality for security applications for the first time. The result is a significantly improved imaging performance in security cameras in low-light conditions as well as full-color night-vision performance.2nd Gen SmartGS® technologyThe rapid construction of smart cities has contributed to the acceleration of smart machine vision adoption in industries such as Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS). In response to this trend, SmartSens proudly announced its 2nd Gen SmartGS® Technology. It increases photo sensitivity and night vision by increasing the pixel size of the images—resulting in 30% improvement to image clarity. At the same time, SmartSens is leveraging parallel voltage domain reading to greatly increase the maximum shutter speed and improve clarity in capturing fast-moving objects. Using on the new pixel technology, SmartSens was able to reduce the reading noise of its 2nd Gen SmartGS® sensors by half. Moreover, its zone HDR technology greatly improves its dynamic range and addresses the issue of overexposure of signal lights during nighttime photography.Dr. Xu also shows the audience the blueprint of the upcoming 3rd Gen SmartGS® Technology, which builds on the performance of the 2nd Gen expected to be available in 2021.<div class="media-wrap image-wrap align-center" style="text-align:center"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap align-center" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1606786249773669209.jpg"/></div>SFCPixel® technology &amp; PixGain technologyHigh sensitivity and excellent night-vision capabilities have been the technological staple of SmartSens products. Dr. Xu revealed the secrets of this technology and introduced SmartSens’ patented SFCPixel® technology. This technology enables products to achieve higher sensitivity, and subsequently achieve better night-vision imaging effects. Through the use of PixGain technology, it produces high-quality imaging that takes into account both the low-light conditions during nighttime and the bright-light environments under daylight. These two technologies have been applied to SmartSens’ new CS series.<div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1611561728868048021.png"/></div>AI Smart Sensor Chip PlatformSmartSens upholds the vision of “helping people see and understand the world better,” and has always focused on developing AI smart sensor chip platform. Solving the bottleneck problems of transmission and real-time performance in AI operations by putting algorithms in front of the chip level can provide a powerful boost for the future development of the AI field.Strong partnerships building the future together<div class="media-wrap image-wrap align-center" style="text-align:center"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap align-center" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1606786294679801257.jpg"/></div>Mr. Sean Chen, Deputy Director of TSMC, gave a speech introducing TSMC’s latest process R&amp;D and capacity planning. He also strongly endorsed SmartSens’ production capacity manufacturing. In the future, TSMC will continue to work with SmartSens to help China&#x27;s semiconductor industrial chain achieve global cutting-edge quality and maintain a state of sustainable development.Samsung Semiconductor Corporate VP Mr. Minghui Zhu said in his speech that the cooperation between Samsung and SmartSens has been an absolute pleasure and summarized SmartSens’ growth in recent years with three characteristics: The first one is “speed.” He was deeply impressed by SmartSens’ high efficiency. The second one is “high, big, and up,” which describes its technological innovation ability. The third one is &quot;strategic vision.” In the future, Samsung will continue to support SmartSens’ strategic development and look forward to more joint ventures between the two companies.Dennis Huang, Senior Director of Nexchip, said in his speech that Hefei and SmartSens share common grounds on the process development plans and that the cooperation is progressing smoothly. He also pointed out that Hefei is currently implementing a new plan to boost production capacity, hoping to further support SmartSens’ chip development in China.A bright and promising future aheadAt SPM 2020, Dr. Xu announced three major events that will commemorate this important milestone. These include the brand new SmartSens office building that is under design and renovation for an April 2021 unveiling. The second is the new 20-acre Kunshan testing center with a capacity of 100kk/mon, which will be completed next year. The theme of SPM 2020, “Focused Expertise. Empowerment +”, carries the meaning that SmartSens strives to advance its focus on the innovation and development of CMOS image sensor technology and products with the spirit of the highest craftsmanship. Through the effort to empower a larger variety of industry need, enhance customer application terminal differentiation and intelligent added value, SmartSens will continue to live up to its customers’ expectation. We express our most sincere gratitude to all of our partners on this journey as we look to the future and reach new heights together.

SmartSens: Image Sensor Connecting the Future of Intelligent Living - Recapping of SmartSens Partnership Meeting SPM 2020

SmartSens Technology, a leading supplier of CMOS image sensors, today released a full line of high-performance CMOS image sensors for smartphone applications. The <a href="http://www.smartsenstech.com/siteweien/enproduct.html">CS (Cellphone Sensor) Series products</a>—including the SC200CS-mono, SC200CS-color, SC500CS, SC800CS, and SC1300CS/SC1301CS—covers an assortment of 2MP to 13MP smartphone camera sensors designed to meet a diverse range of applications and customers.SmartSens’ new range of smartphone sensors directly address the unprecedented growth in multi-camera systems and intelligent camera applications. These CMOS solutions provide a new level of imaging performance and pixel refinement within a higher dynamic range than solutions currently on the market.<div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1606982281474787799.png"/></div>SmartSens is leveraging its proprietary SFCPixel® Technology and ultra-low noise reading circuit design in its new smartphone sensors, borrowing from its years of experience in developing superior night vision imaging technology for security devices. These technologies effectively improve performance in low-light environments, allowing smartphone cameras to capture rich and vibrant images under extremely challenging conditions.<div class="media-wrap image-wrap align-center" style="text-align:center"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap align-center" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1605671235404831800.png"/></div>The new CS series deliver excellent signal-to-noise ratio. For example, the SC500CS reduces reading noise by over 30% compared with products of the same specifications in the industry while the fixed noise of SC800CS is significantly reduced by 72% with the Max SNR increased by 3dB compared to similar products. Coupled with the signal-to-noise ratio, the noise reduction optimizes for a natural look and feel.The other standout features of the CS series include the high dynamic range that enables better images in complex light and shadow environments. Compared with the current 60-70dB dynamic range of mainstream smartphone image sensors, the new CS series products can reach over 72dB with a total range more than 6K electrons and the random noise of less than 1.5 electrons. These capabilities allow associated cameras to process images taken in a wide range of lighting conditions, clearly distinguishing the light and dark details. <div class="media-wrap image-wrap align-center" style="text-align:center"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap align-center" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1605671259995743854.png"/></div>The sensors also crucially address the emergence of 5G mobile phones and their associated higher power consumption. This is where the CS series excels. The new range benefits from SmartSens’ unique high-end processing and ultra-low power consumption circuit design that reduces sensor power consumption and extends mobile phone standby time without sacrificing the performance.<div class="media-wrap image-wrap align-center" style="text-align:center"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap align-center" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1605671274732887074.png"/></div>SC1300CS in the CS series is equipped with the advanced Phase Detection Auto Focus (PDAF) technology, an improvement over the traditional Contrast Detection Auto Focus (CDAF) technology, which makes autofocus inside the smartphone camera function more quickly and accurately compared to the competition.<div class="media-wrap image-wrap align-center" style="text-align:center"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap align-center" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1605671287568279332.png"/></div>“Our new range of CMOS image sensors takes SmartSens’ expertise and innovation in mission critical camera applications and brings them to one of the most important devices in consumers’ digital lifestyles: the smartphone,” said Dr. Yaowu Mo, SmartSens Chief Technology Officer. “The new CS Series image sensors utilize staple technologies from our other lines—including night-vision imaging, excellent noise reduction, PDAF and ultra-low power consumption—to empower advanced smartphone imaging applications and give users an overall better photography experience.”

SmartSens Launches Full Line of CMOS Image Sensors for Mobile Phones

At the 2020 ASPENCORE Global High-Tech Executive Forum-Global CEO Summit and World Electronics Achievement Awards Ceremony, as known as Double Summits, SmartSens Founder and CEO Dr. Richard Xu received the prestigious 2020 Innovator of the Year Award. The <a href="https://doublesummits.eet-china.com/electronic_en.html">WEAA awards</a> recognizes the world’s foremost enterprises and leaders who have made outstanding contributions to the advancement of the global electronics industry.Dr. Xu was invited to a roundtable along with other industry luminaries to speak on the topic of: “The New Normal, and Envisioning a New Decade of Electronic Industry Development.” <div class="media-wrap image-wrap align-center" style="text-align:center"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap align-center" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1605507863031989921.jpg"/></div>In an interview with ASPENCORE China Chief Analyst Echo Zhao, Dr. Xu commented on the future of SmartSens:“As a CMOS image sensor chip design company driven by innovation, SmartSens has selected the technically demanding security product industry as a market entry point. We’ve able to take advantage of the country’s rapid advancements and explosive growth in smart cities and intelligent transportation to become a leader in this field.In particular, our ultra-starlight-level full-color night vision imaging technology, Stack BSI Global Shutter technology, single-frame HDR technology, and Near-Infrared Enhancement technology among others that have garnered recognitions by leading customers in the security industry.”Among the discussion points of the panel included the restart of the global electronics industry pattern and new opportunities in the future in the post-epidemic era. Dr. Xu responded: “We are seeing cyclical fluctuations at this juncture, and we must examine them through the lens of global perspectives. Greater risk brings greater opportunities. If we are able to recognize the overall direction of the changes, including rapid iteration, small steps with fast pace, timely correction of strategic mishaps, and the implementation of a diversified global strategy, the company will be on the right track of development.”<div class="media-wrap image-wrap align-center" style="text-align:center"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap align-center" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1605507901845219908.jpg"/></div>Dr. Xu also presented his view on industry reconstruction, covering both active and passive elements of the approach:“An active or proactive view refers to the chip demand and the conversion of IDM mode and fabless mode. Currently, the country can only provide 15% of the overall chip supply, while the demand is over 50%. In addition, there is a demand for high-end chip customization. This presents an opportunity for the domestic semiconductor industry to tap into this rapid development. From a more passive point of view, it means that domestic companies must examine their own potential. Technological innovation is the key. With a global strategy and strong national sentiment, as well as respect of intellectual property and common-ground value, the market will prove that a win-win situation is attainable.”<div class="media-wrap image-wrap align-center" style="text-align:center"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap align-center" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1605507926121610599.jpg"/></div>In response to the global and the Chinese electronics industry trends in the current global climate, Dr. Xu believes that we can find opportunities amidst the turmoil:“Steady and stable operation is crucial. The competitive landscape of large companies has undoubtedly taken shape. It is, however, also the enormous opportunity of startups, and talent will be the key to the next stage. I’m very optimistic about China’s outlook in hardware development, but I also want to call on more overseas talents to return to China and be a part of the blooming electronics industry.”<div class="media-wrap image-wrap align-center" style="text-align:center"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap align-center" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1605507953563960803.jpg"/></div>

SmartSens Founder and CEO Dr. Richard Xu Named Innovator of the Year at 2020 Aspencore World Electronics Achievement Awards

SmartSens today announced the launch of its SC133GS CMOS 130W pixel CMOS sensor with global shutter and fan-out package to further enhance performance in automotive settings. The solution delivers superior signal-to-noise ratio, ultra-high sensitivity, and excellent dynamic range to address growing demand for intelligent in-vehicle technology and smart car applications such as driver monitoring systems (DMS). DMS systems equipped with the SC133GS can monitor driver attentiveness by tracking face and head movements during vehicle operation. The solution facilitates identification of eyelid closure, blinking, gaze direction, yawning, and head movements—all of which can indicate dangerous situations that precede potential road hazards and accidents. The real-time feedback and data from the SC133GS can be used to trigger alerts and warnings for the driver and vehicle occupants.<div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1605173362846824744.png"/></div><div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1605173363153035023.png"/></div>In low-light driving environments, the sensor’s ultra-high sensitivity (QE @ 940 nm &gt; 40%), which is capable of reading near-infrared light, offers unprecedented visibility of vehicle occupants.Combined with a high 120 fps frame rate and single-frame HDR technology that has garnered numerous industry awards to provide real-time images with clearly visible light and dark details, the sensor can accurately capture the most subtle changes in occupants’ movements—such as dropping eyelids and downward tilting of the head. The result is high-quality and undistorted information for intelligent recognition systems to improve overall safety.<div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1605173381818306011.png"/></div>“With the SC133GS, SmartSens continues to advance the automotive industry’s transformation to autonomous driving through the enablement of occupant monitoring in the full range of real-world conditions,” said SmartSens Deputy General Manager James Ouyang. “The SC133GS combines several proprietary SmartSens technologies, including global shutter, to create a smarter and safer vehicle environment for drivers and their passengers.”

SmartSens Launches SC133GS 130W Pixel Global Shutter CIS for In-Vehicle Automotive Applications

SmartSens Technology today announced the SC500AI widescreen advanced image sensor, the latest product in the company’s Advanced Imaging (AI) family.<div class="media-wrap image-wrap align-center" style="text-align:center"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap align-center" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1605173620730631021.jpg"/></div>The majority of 5MP security camera sensors offer a 4:3 aspect ratio that is not optimized for the widescreen format of modern LCD displays. The SmartSens SC500AI addresses this shortcoming with 1620P 16:9 5MP video output in the same form factor. This next-generation sensor presents a marked improvement over previous designs — narrowing the gap between image output and natural human vision.<div class="media-wrap image-wrap align-center" style="text-align:center"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap align-center" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1605173652499295109.jpg"/></div>SmartClarity Technology in the SC500AI increases the number of pixels by 20% compared to many 5MP products on the market—leveraging the full resolution of the sensor rather than cropping a 5MP 4:3 image down to 4MP to fit a 16:9 aspect ratio. This effectively reduces dark edges and distortion on both sides of the image due to uneven scaling while achieving a true 16:9 aspect ratio that includes an additional 10% of horizontal viewing area. The SC500AI achieves this crucial upgrade to match the majority of LCD displays on the market in applications such as security video and surveillance, which benefit from the sensor’s low dark current under high-temperature conditions, enhancing sensitivity and reducing read noise.<div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1605173789602058755.jpg"/></div>In a side-by-side comparison with SmartSens’ previous generation sensor, the new SC500AI reduces the dark current from 389 e-  at 80˚C to 210 e-. The total RN, or Read Noise, is reduced from 0.75e- to 0.63e-. And the sensitivity level also shows a noticeable improvement, growing from 2800 mV/lux-sec to 3680 mV/lux-sec.<div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1605173820385315154.jpg"/></div>These improvements are made possible by SmartSens’ unique SFCPixel® technology, which takes advantage of the close proximity between the source follower and the photodiodes to increase the sensitivity level, producing high-quality night-vision images. SmartSens’ proprietary PixGain® technology additionally enables the sensor to achieve excellent HDR performance even under glaring sunlight.Existing customers of SmartSens’ previous-generation products of P2P will see a hassle-free system upgrade to the SC500AI, which is compatible with 1/3-inch 5MP lenses in a wide array for professional security products.“SmartSens continues to build on its AI series of sensors, offering our customers a range of solutions utilizing the latest photosensor technologies to address the most challenging lighting conditions,” said Chris Yu, Chief Marketing Officer of SmartSens. “We continue to strengthen our portfolio to match new applications and our customers’ quickly-evolving needs.”

SmartSens Unveils SC500AI Next-Generation Image Sensor for Professional Security Market

<div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1605173908031417495.jpg"/></div>We’re excited to welcome Mr. James Ouyang as the newly appointed Deputy General Manager of SmartSens. His nearly two decades of executive leadership—most recently at Goke Microelectronics, where he served as Vice President and was responsible for overseeing its primary security control chip, and as General Manager of Fujitsu Semiconductor’s Asia-Pacific Sales and Marketing—have given him a visionary industry perspective that will he’ll leverage in developing and executing our strategic resource integration and industrial partnerships.The recent 2020 China IC Leadership Summit hosted by ASPENCORE is a good example of Mr. Ouyang’s industry expertise. He was invited to speak at the summit on AI in automotive applications and the future of CIS in China. This is a particularly timely discussion for SmartSens, as one of the leaders of automotive sensor technology.<div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1605173932545815504.png"/></div><div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1605173932905135857.jpg"/></div>Although the industry has recently tracked lower overall sales growth rates, this trend also creates enormous amount of opportunities, propelled by the increasingly smart new energy vehicles. The future of the automotive industry is moving towards intelligent connection, which will have a significant impact on the automotive semiconductor industry. According to Yole Développement, the global market for camera modules in the automotive industry will increase from US$3.5B in 2020 to over US$8B by 2025. The growing number of cameras is rapidly driving the volume of the CMOS image sensor market. Take Tesla for example: There are at least four surround view cameras on the body with at least three more being used in ADAS, and there are additional ones inside the cabin to monitor passengers and drivers. Judging from the increasing volume of cameras used in leading vehicles manufactured today, we can expect exponential market growth in the near future.Autonomous Driving presents both challenges and new opportunities for the CIS industry in China. The current shipments of automotive chips show that the gap between domestic and foreign semiconductor companies remains wide and presents an ongoing challenge for Chinese companies. It is, however, an opportunity for SmartSens.Autonomous driving, or self-driving vehicles, has been gaining traction with the traditional automotive and technology industries. Autonomous driving can be divided into four to five levels: At levels three, four or higher, the self-driving vehicles require additional visual cameras in order to improve the environmental adaptability within the decision perception system for functional safety and data security, at which point the visual function becomes the core of the entire system. In 2D applications, the current ADAS visualization function system can be serviced by six to eight cameras, including binocular, nom ocular, monochrome and color camera systems, which are used to provide front collision warning, pedestrian alert, and automatic parking, etc. The 3D applications, on the other hand, makes the cockpit functionalities more intelligent, enhancing safety, convenience, and comfort for drivers and passengers.Why is the image sensor such an important breakthrough in the development of autonomous driving? “Security” has always been the key for autonomous driving. Whether it is data security or functional security, the end-to-end encrypted transmission of data and security monitoring of the environment cannot be separated from the performance and support of image sensors. Equipped with machine vision can effectively eliminate blind spots when the vehicles are in motion, thus reducing the rate of traffic accidents. Therefore, image sensors are the core component of any intelligent driving system both in 2D and 3D applications.We believe that SmartSens’ strengths in the field of security system can create an advantage in moving into the automotive industry by providing superior night vision imaging performance combined with other in-vehicle electronics technologies such as LED flicker suppression technology, and PixGain HDR technology, just to name a few. <div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1605173981733566712.jpg"/></div>“In the past, the semiconductor business in China relied heavily on overseas technology and research. With the rise of the local semiconductor development and the maturity of domestic CIS technology in recent years, however, we are seeing a seismic shift towards China and Asia,” said Mr. Ouyang. “I’m very pleased to be part of SmartSens, a fast-growing company with a world-class research and development team, and excellent market performance. My role moving forward is to optimize industry resource integration and ecosystem partnership—both of which will provide valuable assets to SmartSens’ strategic planning and execution to better serve our customers as we elevate China’s semiconductor position globally.”

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