Shanghai, China, December 25, 2025, SmartSens Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (SSE STAR MARKET: 688213), a technologically advanced CMOS image sensor supplier, announced SC525XS, a 50-megapixel (MP) 0.7μm CMOS Image Sensor (CIS) for smartphone cameras. Based on SmartClarity®-SL Pro technology, SC525XS is manufactured in a 28nm+ Stacked BSI process and equipped with patented technologies such as PixGain HDR®, SFCPixel®-SL and AllPix ADAF®. It features multiple performance advantages including high dynamic range, low noise, all-pixel all-directional autofocus and low power consumption. As a fully domestically developed and produced high-end CMOS image sensor, SC525XS innovatively features a low-power Always-On function. It is applicable to various auxiliary cameras in flagship smartphones, including front cameras and wide-angle cameras. With its finely tuned features and excellent overall performance, SC525XS enhances the imaging experience for the auxiliary camera category.<div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img id="" title="" alt="" loop="" autoplay="" controls="" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1785919202112437085.png"/></div>Always-OnSC525XS supports an Always-On low-power standby function. In this mode, SC525XS operates continuously at a low frame rate to meet the all-day standby visual detection requirements of high-end smartphones - including facial unlock and wake-on-gaze for front cameras. For example, in facial recognition applications for smartphone front cameras, SC525XS continuously captures low-resolution images at a reduced frame rate when no activity is detected. Once a face is identified, it quickly wakes up and switches to standard imaging mode, enabling fast and accurate facial unlock. Thanks to SmartSens’ advanced low-power management technology, SC525XS consumes only 1.7mW in Always-On mode, significantly helping preserve smartphone battery life.Built on the full-process domestic 28nm+ Stack process platform, SC525XS achieves a significant reduction in overall power consumption. In normal operation mode, its power draw is approximately 30% lower than that of comparable industry offerings, effectively minimizing device heat generation during extended video capture and enabling longer maximum shooting durations.<div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1785918218160072138.png"/></div>High Dynamic Range &amp; High Frame RateSC525XS is equipped with SmartSens’ patented PixGain HDR® technology, which helps SC525XS achieve a maximum dynamic range of 80dB. This allows the camera to capture more details in both highlights and shadows, resulting in video footage with vivid light and shadow gradations. Leveraging the technology’s single-exposure dual-frame fusion capability, SC525XS effectively suppresses motion artifacts. Even when filming fast-moving subjects, the smartphone camera can produce high dynamic range (HDR) video with clear gradation and without motion blur.SC525XS supports various high-frame-rate video recording modes, including 4K at 120fps, 4K at 60fps with PixGain HDR®, 12.5MP at 30fps with PixGain HDR®+VS, and 4K at 60fps in 2x zoom. This flexibility meets diverse shooting scenario requirements, which significantly enhances the video performance of flagship smartphone auxiliary cameras, making the final video output notably smoother and more refined. Low Noise &amp; High SensitivityThanks to SmartSens&#x27; advanced SFCPixel®-SL technology and its low-noise peripheral readout circuit, SC525XS achieves higher sensitivity while effectively suppressing noise. Its sensitivity reaches 1904 mV/lux*s, enabling clearer and brighter imaging in low-light conditions such as nighttime or twilight. The readout noise of SC525XS is only about 0.86e-, which is approximately 38.6% lower than that of competing products with similar specifications, enhancing image quality in night scenes, delivering finer and cleaner details.SC525XS uses its outstanding low-light imaging capabilities to improve night recognition in smartphone front cameras, making nighttime selfies brighter, more vivid, and effortlessly capture-worthy.<div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1785918443870916471.png"/></div>AllPix ADAF® &amp; Sparse PDAF® technologiesSC525XS is equipped with SmartSens AllPix ADAF® and Sparse PDAF® Technologies, supporting two fast focusing modes. In low-light conditions such as dusk or nighttime, SC525XS can operate in AllPix ADAF® mode. It uses 100% pixel autofocus to deliver accurate and fast autofocus performance, which allows for quick and clear captures even in dark environments. In bright conditions, SC525XS switches to the Sparse PDAF® mode, which performs phase detection using only 6% of the pixels, ensuring precise focus while effectively reducing power consumption.<div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1785918443995846761.png"/></div>On-Chip RemosaicSC525XS supports on-chip remosaic, allowing it to output 50MP full-size high-resolution photos and 12.5MP full-size HD video without relying on the smartphone SoC&#x27;s processing power. On-chip remosaic reduces the computational load on the smartphone SoC when delivering high-definition images. This reduced load helps improve the efficiency of later image processing tasks, such as AI-powered photo enhancement, and flexibly meets the evolving imaging requirements of premium flagship smartphones.<div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img id="" title="" alt="" loop="" autoplay="" controls="" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1785919235779263177.png"/></div><div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1785918443908179887.png"/></div>SC525XS is currently available for sampling and will enter mass production in Q2 2026. For more information or to request a sample, please contact SmartSens Sales Representatives: <a href="mailto:cs@smartsenstech.com">cs@smartsenstech.com</a> About SmartSens Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.SmartSens Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (SSE STAR MARKET: 688213) is a high-performance CMOS image sensor (CIS) chip design company. It is headquartered in Shanghai and has research centers in many cities around the world. SmartSens has been dedicated to advancing the frontier of imaging technology and growing in popularity among customers since it was established. SmartSens’ CMOS image sensors provide advanced imaging solutions for a broad range of areas such as surveillance, machine vision, automotive and cellphone cameras. SmartSens is committed to continuous product innovation and to fueling growth in numerous industries by delivering a more comprehensive portfolio of image sensors. Learn more at SmartSensTech.com.

SmartSens Launches 50MP 0.7μm CMOS Image Sensor for Smartphone Cameras

Shanghai, China, December 11, 2025, SmartSens Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (SSE STAR MARKET: 688213), a technologically advanced CMOS image sensor supplier, announced SC512HS, a 50-megapixel (MP) 0.64-micron Pixel CMOS Image Sensor (CIS) for smartphone cameras. Based on<a name="_Hlk201851370"> SmartSens</a>’ SmartClarity®-SL technology, SC512HS is equipped with patented technologies such as PixGain HDR®, SFCPixel®-SL and AllPix ADAF®. It features multiple performance advantages including high dynamic range, low noise, and all pixel autofocus. As an extension of SmartSens’ domestic high-performance Stacked BSI platform series, SC512HS offers a good balance of performance and cost. It is well-suited for various smartphone camera applications, serving as the main cameras in mainstream phones and secondary cameras in mid-to-high-end devices.Main FeaturesHigh Dynamic RangeLeveraging SmartSens’ proprietary PixGain HDR® technology, SC512HS achieves a maximum dynamic range of 81dB, which enables smartphones to retain more details in both highlights and shadows during video recording, even under complex lighting conditions such as blacklight or strong outdoor light and high contrast scenes. Furthermore, PixGain HDR® technology is implemented through dual-frame fusion within a single exposure. The approach effectively suppresses motion artifacts, ensuring high dynamic range video remains clear and free from motion blur. Additionally, SC512HS supports several HDR modes, including Staggered HDR and NDOL HDR. This flexibility allows it to meet diverse imaging strategy requirements across different application scenarios.Low NoiseBenefiting from SmartSens’ advanced SFCPixel® technology, SC512HS achieves a significant reduction in noise. Its read noise is approximately 0.75 e-, representing a 50% decrease compared to competitive products of similar specifications in the industry. The excellent noise suppression capability directly enhances the low-light performance of smartphone cameras, delivering finer, cleaner nighttime photos and videos.<div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1785915769539673139.png"/></div>In-Sensor ZoomSC512HS supports full 50-megapixel image output, delivering professional-level ultra-high image resolution to smartphone cameras. Moreover, it is equipped with In-Sensor Zoom (ISZ) technology, which enables on-chip lossless 2x digital zoom directly. This ensures high-definition image quality at both the 1x and 2x focal lengths frequently used in real-world shooting scenarios, thereby significantly enhancing the photographic experience for mainstream smartphone primary cameras.AllPix ADAF® &amp; Sparse PDAF®SC512HS features SmartSens’ AllPix ADAF® and Sparse PDAF® technologies, offering two fast autofocus modes that deliver an excellent balance between focusing efficiency and low power consumption across diverse lighting conditions. Ordinary smartphone cameras often suffer from degraded focusing speed and accuracy in low-light scenarios such as night and dusk environments. SC512HS directly addresses this challenge with its AllPix ADAF® mode. By leveraging 100% of its pixels for focusing, it enables fast and precise autofocus even in dark settings. Under daylight conditions, SC512HS can switch seamlessly to Sparse PDAF® mode. This method utilizes only 6% of pixels for phase detection, not only maintaining accurate, rapid focus but also significantly reducing camera power consumption.<div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1785915850997435801.png"/></div>Low Power ConsumptionBuilt on SmartSens’ SmartClarity®-SL technology platform, SC512HS utilizes a 55nm stacked process, which ensures excellent overall performance while effectively reducing power consumption. Its ultra-low-power design helps mitigate device overheating during operation and extends the maximum recording duration for high-definition video, ultimately supporting longer device battery life.As a new addition to SmartSens’ high-performance stacked BSI series, SC512HS strikes an excellent balance between performance and cost efficiency. It can work alongside other products in the series, including SC562HS, SC532HS and SC130HS. Together, they provide a complete CIS solution for smartphone cameras, supporting the local supply of smartphone CIS in China. This product lineup offers a diverse range of options for manufacturers.<div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1785915932136834540.png"/></div><div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1785915931938539178.png"/></div>SC512HS is currently available for sampling and will enter mass production in Q1 2026. For more information or to request a sample, please contact SmartSens Sales Representatives: <a href="mailto:cs@smartsenstech.com">cs@smartsenstech.com</a>.About SmartSens Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.SmartSens Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (SSE STAR MARKET: 688213) is a high-performance CMOS image sensor (CIS) chip design company. It is headquartered in Shanghai and has research centers in many cities around the world. SmartSens has been dedicated to advancing the frontier of imaging technology and growing in popularity among customers since it was established. SmartSens’ CMOS image sensors provide advanced imaging solutions for a broad range of areas such as surveillance, machine vision, automotive and cellphone cameras. SmartSens is committed to continuous product innovation and to fueling growth in numerous industries by delivering a more comprehensive portfolio of image sensors. Learn more at SmartSensTech.com.

SmartSens Launches 50MP 0.64μm CMOS Image Sensor for Smartphone Cameras

Shanghai, China, November 27, 2025, SmartSens Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (SSE STAR MARKET: 688213), a technologically advanced CMOS image sensor supplier, announced the SC1435HGS, a 14-MegaPixel (MP) Global Shutter CMOS Image Sensor (CIS) for ITS (Intelligent Transportation System). Built on Smartsens’ advanced SmartGS™-2 Plus platform and equipped with Lightbox IR® technology, the SC1435HGS features multiple performance advantages such as high sensitivity, high dynamic range, high frame rate and low noise. With an optimized resolution of 4480H × 3072V, the sensor&#x27;s horizontal field of view stably covers five urban traffic lanes, effectively minimizing blind spots caused by road dividers while enabling rapid, clear, and complete high-quality image capture.<div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1785916484415087742.jpg"/></div>Main FeaturesGreater Horizontal ResolutionConventional ITS cameras are constrained by limited field of view. When monitoring wide urban roads—such as five-lane roads or thoroughfares with dividers—a single device can typically only cover a portion of the lanes. Full coverage of all lanes often requires the deployment of multiple units working in coordination, which in turn raises both equipment and installation costs. The SC1435HGS addresses this challenge with an optimized resolution of 4480Hx3072V, delivering an exceptionally wide field of view. This expanded horizontal coverage enables a single camera to reliably monitor five-lane urban roads and even wider thoroughfares, effectively eliminating blind spots caused by medians, dividers, or road-widening projects, while providing a more complete visual perspective for Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS).<div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1785916484216823343.gif"/></div>High SensitivityDesigned with a BSI architecture and based on SmartSens&#x27; Lightbox IR® technology, the SC1435HGS achieves exceptional NIR sensitivity. Its peak quantum efficiency (QE) at 850nm and 940nm is approximately 31.6% and 16.2% higher, respectively, than that of similarly specified industry products. This ensures clear imaging in low-light conditions, making it well-suited for NIR‑enhanced intelligent transportation systems in overseas markets.Following the SC935HGS, the SC1435HGS is the latest addition to SmartSens&#x27; growing portfolio of NIR‑enhanced image sensors for global ITS applications. It offers customers a new solution to enhance the regional adaptability of their end products.High Dynamic RangeBased on Smartsens’ advanced PixGain technology, the SC1435HGS can capture finely detailed images under both low-light nighttime and bright daytime conditions, achieving high-definition and stable imaging under various lighting conditions. Furthermore, the SC1435HGS supports both Zone HDR and InSensor HDRTM technologies, effectively improving dynamic range and suppressing the impact of light variation on imaging performance. Even in high-contrast environments, it can prevent overexposure while clearly capturing fast-moving vehicles, achieving high-quality and stable imaging.Low NoiseLeveraging SmartSens’ advanced Stack MIM capacitor technology and innovative Denoise algorithm, the SC1435HGS delivers outstanding noise suppression performance. Its read noise (RN) is reduced by approximately 23.4% compared to the previous generation, significantly enhancing the image quality of ITS cameras in low-light night conditions with improved fineness and clarity.<div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1785916484084801221.png"/></div>Imaging at High TemperaturesITS outdoor cameras are often exposed to high-temperature environments for long periods, which can affect the imaging quality of CMOS image sensors. Based on SmartSens’ advanced SmartGS™-2 Plus technology, the SC1435HGS significantly optimized high-temperature imaging capabilities. At 80℃, shading is reduced by approximately 48.1% compared to the previous generation, effectively reducing purple fringing at the edges of images captured under prolonged high-temperature conditions.High Frame RateTailored to the practical demand for rapid capture of high-speed moving objects, the SC1435HGS achieves optimized frame rate, supporting a maximum of 62 fps. When recording high-speed traffic flow, the SC1435HGS not only ensures smooth, high-quality video, but also delivers sufficient frame rate redundancy, thus ensuring flexible frame rate allocation in various emergency scenarios.High SpeedITS often operate under challenging visual conditions, including complex light sources and fast-moving bright objects, such as white vehicles. The SC1435HGS features a high shutter speed (PLS &gt; 98,000), which mitigates motion blur when capturing high-brightness, high-speed moving objects under backlit conditions. This ensures that ITS visual systems receive clear, accurate and real-time video footage.<div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1785916484186074114.png"/></div>SmartGS™ TechnologyIn practical applications of ITS, surveillance cameras are often required to rapidly capture fast-moving vehicles. The rolling shutter image sensors, due to their line-by-line exposure mechanism, are prone to image distortion and smearing when photographing high-speed objects.To address these issues, SmartSens pioneered its SmartGS™ technology in 2017, launching the world’s first global shutter CMOS image sensor based on a BSI process + voltage-domain pixel design architecture. Leveraging deep technical expertise in this field, SmartSens has secured 48 authorized core patents. These patents cover core voltage-domain global shutter pixel structures, solidifying its position as a leader in the international technology landscape. In 2019, the research findings on SmartGS™ technology were selected for presentation at the International Solid-State Circuits Conference (ISSCC 2019). The work was featured as the opening report at the conference.Over the years, SmartSens has continued to invest in the development of the SmartGS™ product series, driving continuous technological iteration. The technology has now evolved to the second generation—SmartGS™-2 Plus, delivering significant improvements in night vision, sensitivity, high-temperature performance, and noise suppression.As a global shutter image sensor built on the advanced SmartGS™-2 Plus technology, the SC1435HGS effectively eliminates motion distortion and smearing in captured images of fast-moving objects, and meets the demands of ITS visual systems for accurately capturing high-speed traffic flow.In addition to SC1435HGS (14MP), SmartSens has also introduced SC1235HGS, a 12-megapixel CMOS image sensor with equivalent performance, which is suitable for intelligent transportation systems (ITS) and industrial inspection applications. The SmartGS™-2 Plus series now offers a range of high-performance global shutter image sensors covering resolutions from 6MP to 14MP, offering flexible solutions for ITS surveillance cameras, industrial inspection cameras, and other terminal devices—providing customers with a broader selection of product options.<div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1785916483910442181.png"/></div><div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1785916484205460711.png"/></div>SC1435HGS and SC1235HGS are sampling now and will be mass-produced in Q1 2026. For more information or to request a sample, please contact SmartSens Sales Representatives: <a href="mailto:cs@smartsenstech.com">cs@smartsenstech.com</a>.About SmartSens Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.SmartSens Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (SSE STAR MARKET: 688213) is a high-performance CMOS image sensor (CIS) chip design company. It is headquartered in Shanghai and has research centers in many cities around the world. SmartSens has been dedicated to pushing forward the frontier of imaging technology and has grown in popularity among customers since it was established. SmartSens’ CMOS image sensors provide advanced imaging solutions for a broad range of areas such as surveillance, machine vision, automotive, and cellphone cameras. SmartSens is committed to continuous innovation of products and to fueling growth in numerous industries by delivering a more comprehensive portfolio of image sensors. Learn more at SmartSensTech.com.

SmartSens Launches 14MP CMOS Image Sensor for Intelligent Transportation System

Shanghai, China, November 6, 2025 SmartSens Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (SSE STAR MARKET: 688213), a technologically-advanced CMOS image sensor supplier, recently announced SC1220HIOT, a new 12.5-MegaPixel (MP) CMOS Image Sensor (CIS) for IoT applications. Based on SmartSens&#x27; SmartClarity®-XL platform, SC1220HIOT is equipped with SmartSens&#x27; advanced technologies such as SFCPixel® and InSensor HDR™. It features multiple advantages including high resolution, high sensitivity, high dynamic range, low noise, and 4:3 aspect ratio, which meet the large field-of-view application requirements of fisheye panoramic cameras in IoT diverse scenes such as stores and shopping malls.<div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1778482159575515595.png"/></div>Main features12.5MP high resolution and 4:3 aspect ratioSC1220HIOT features 12.5MP high resolution and 4:3 aspect ratio, making it suitable for large field-of-view applications of 360° fisheye panoramic cameras. Moreover, the high resolution of SC1220HIOT ensures that each screen displays clear images, which helps to improve security and management efficiency in various scenes such as stores, shopping malls, and office buildings. <div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1778482171250296012.png"/></div>Multiple performance improvementsBased on SmartSens&#x27; SmartClarity®-XL platform, SC1220HIOT delivers excellent performance in multiple aspects such as enhanced Near-Infrared (NIR) sensitivity, low noise, and high dynamic range. Developed with SFCPixel® and ultra-low noise readout circuit technologies, <a name="_Hlk187834716">SC1220HIOT </a>achieves enhanced Near-Infrared (NIR) sensitivity and low noise. Compared with similar products in the industry, the peak Quantum Efficiency (QE) of SC1220HIOT shows a 65% increase at the 850nm wavelength and a 103% increase at the 940nm wavelength, and its Read Noise (RN) is reduced by about 52%, enabling it to provide clear and detailed images in low-light scenes.<div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1778482183620587007.png"/></div><div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1778482191586191357.png"/></div>In addition, SC1220HIOT supports InSensor HDR™ and Staggered HDR. InSensor HDR™ supports on-chip single-frame multiple-gain image fusion, which effectively reduces motion blur, helping IoT cameras to capture clear and high dynamic range videos without motion blur. In Staggered HDR mode, SC1220HIOT achieves a dynamic range of up to 102dB, allowing it to retain more bright and dark detailsand enabling panoramic cameras to achieve clear recognition.<div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1778482200853650000.png"/></div>SC1220HIOT is currently available for sampling and will be mass-produced in Q4 2025. For more information or to request a sample, please contact SmartSens Sales Representatives: <a href="mailto:cs@smartsenstech.com">cs@smartsenstech.com</a>About SmartSens Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.SmartSens Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (SSE STAR MARKET: 688213) is a high-performance CMOS image sensor (CIS) chip design company. It is headquartered in Shanghai and has research centers in many cities around the world. SmartSens has been dedicated to advancing the frontier of imaging technology and growing in popularity among customers since it was established. SmartSens’ CMOS image sensors provide advanced imaging solutions for a broad range of areas such as surveillance, machine vision, automotive and cellphone cameras. SmartSens is committed to continuous product innovation and to fueling growth in numerous industries by delivering a more comprehensive portfolio of image sensors. Learn more at SmartSensTech.com.

SmartSens Announces 12.5MP High-Resolution CMOS Image Sensor for IoT Applications

Shanghai, China, October 29, 2025 SmartSens Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (SSE STAR MARKET: 688213), a technologically-advanced CMOS image sensor supplier, recently announced SC285SL, a new 2-MegaPixel (MP) CMOS Image Sensor (CIS) of SmartSens Star Light (SL) Series for intelligent security applications. SC285SL is built on SmartSens&#x27; SmartClarity®-3 platform, and integrates SmartSens&#x27; advanced technologies including SmartAOV®2.1, SFCPixel® and Lightbox IR®. It has excellent performance in high sensitivity, low noise, and high dynamic range, which significantly enhance the image quality of AI dark-light full-color cameras in outdoor low-light scenes, allowing cameras to deliver clear full-color images without fill light. Besides, SC285SL features Always-On Video (AOV), low power consumption, etc., which provide reliable support for all-day stable operation of outdoor wireless cameras.<div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1775201920850940586.png"/></div>Main featuresHigh sensitivityAI dark-light full-color cameras usually need fill light to achieve color imaging in low-light environments. Equipped with SmartSens&#x27; patented SFCPixel® technology, SC285SL has exceptional sensitivity reaching up to 12236mV/lux*s and SNR1s as low as 0.1lux, which enables cameras to capture clear, bright, and full-color images even in low-light outdoor conditions without fill light.<div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1775201943468869276.png"/></div>Developed upon Lightbox IR® technology, SC285SL<a name="_Hlk187834716"> </a>achieves enhanced Near-Infrared (NIR) sensitivity. The peak Quantum Efficiency (QE) at the 850nm wavelength of SC285SL is up to 40%, and the peak QE has a 25% increase at the 940nm wavelength compared with its predecessor, providing clearer and brighter images in low-light scenes.<div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1775201953689987641.png"/></div>Low noiseSC285SL employs SFCPixel® technology and supports CMS2, CMS4, and 12-bit quantization modes, which effectively reduce Read Noise (RN). SC285SL achieves a Read Noise (RN) as low as 0.82e- under high-gain long exposure mode, this figure is significantly reduced by around 39% compared with its predecessor, enabling clean and detailed images.<div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1775201980973255460.png"/></div>SmartAOV®2.1 technologyEquipped with SmartSens’ upgraded SmartAOV®2.1 technology, SC285SL supports Always-On Video (AOV). When a moving target is not detected, SC285SL captures videos at a low frame rate of 1fps in a low power consumption mode. When a moving target is detected, it is awakened quickly and captures videos at a frame rate of 30fps. Therefore, AOV enables cameras to capture all-day videos 24/7.Compared with its predecessor, SmartAOV®2.1 technology has the following advantages:· Optimized booting time: By decreasing the number of register configurations, the booting and transmission efficiency of CIS have been further improved.· Dynamic power consumption indication function: By controlling the trigger timing of the rising and falling edges of the fill light, it achieves precise synchronization of the fill light time and CIS exposure time, eliminating ineffective power consumption during non-exposure time.· Multiple sensors booting synchronization: In master-slave mode, it enables the synchronization of booting and exposure time for multiple sensors in multi-camera solution, thereby improving shooting speed.· Enhanced image processing effect: the built-in AWB function of the CIS has been raised to 16x gain, which covers a wider range of the color temperature, thus achieving better image color reproduction.· Interrupt mode: When the booting is completed, CIS sends a logic level to the System on Chip (SoC). The SoC doesn’t need to obtain the CIS’s booting status by reading the register, which reduces resource usage and improves operational efficiency.Low power consumptionBased on the precise control of internal modules, SC285SL has power consumption as low as 91mW, 148mW, and 205mW at the frame rates of 30fps, 60fps, and 90fps, respectively, which effectively reduce the heat during camera operation and meets the long-term video recording needs of security applications.<div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1775202000096944393.png"/></div>Imaging at high temperaturesSC285SL adopts SmartSens&#x27; advanced SmartClarity®-3 technology, achieving superior high-temperature imaging performance. Compared with the predecessor, SC285SL’s Dark Current (DC) and White Pixel (WP) are significantly reduced by about 91% and 43% at a temperature of 80°C, thus enabling cameras to output stable and clear images in high-temperature environments.<div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1775202011440920299.png"/></div>High dynamic rangeThe highest dynamic range of SC285SL is up to 92dB in InSensor HDR™ mode, which meets the video recording requirements of security surveillance in different outdoor light conditions. InSensor HDR™ supports DR100, DR200, and DR400, which make images accurate and clear from narmal light to strong contrast light scenes. Furthermore, based on the single-frame multiple-gain image fusion technology of InSensor HDR™, SC285SL achieves high dynamic range while effectively suppressing motion blur, which achieves accurate and clear images. In addition, SC285SL also supports Staggered HDR, which help cameras to capture more image details, thereby adapting to diverse intelligent security applications.<div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1775202033019565200.png"/></div>SC285SL is sampling now and will be mass-produced in Q1 2026. For more information or to request a sample, please contact SmartSens Sales Representatives: cs@smartsenstech.comAbout SmartSens Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.SmartSens Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (SSE STAR MARKET: 688213) is a high-performance CMOS image sensor (CIS) chip design company. It is headquartered in Shanghai and has research centers in many cities around the world. SmartSens has been dedicated to pushing forward the frontier of imaging technology and growing in popularity among customers since it was established. SmartSens’ CMOS image sensors provide advanced imaging solutions for a broad range of areas such as surveillance, machine vision, automotive and cellphone cameras. SmartSens is committed to continuous innovation of products and fueling growth in numerous industries by delivering a more comprehensive portfolio of image sensors. Learn more at SmartSensTech.com.

SmartSens Announces Ultra-Starlight 2MP CMOS Image Sensor for Intelligent Security Applications

Shanghai, China, December 16, 2025, SmartSens Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (SSE STAR MARKET: 688213), a technologically advanced CMOS image sensor supplier, announced the SCC80XS, a 200-MegaPixel (MP) 0.61μm ultra-high-definition CMOS Image Sensor (CIS) for smartphone cameras. Built on the SmartClarity®-SL Pro platform with a 22nm+ Stacked BSI process, the SCC80XS integrates SmartSens’ advanced technologies including SuperPixGain HDR®, SFCPixel®-SL, and AllPix ADAF®. Furthermore, the SCC80XS supports high-frame-rate and high-dynamic-range video recording, making it suitable for use as either the main or auxiliary camera in flagship smartphones. The SCC80XS significantly enhances overall mobile imaging performance and helps establish a new standard for ultra-high-definition image quality.<div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1785901977783820976.png"/></div>Main FeaturesUltra-High DefinitionThe SCC80XS features a 200MP ultra-high-definition pixel array with 2x (50MP) and 4x (12.5MP) in-sensor zoom, delivering sharp, high-definition imaging across the entire focal range. Whether capturing distant scenes or close-up details, it ensures exceptional clarity. Compatible with primary, telephoto, and wide-angle camera modules, the SCC80XS brings an ultra-clear visual performance to flagship smartphone imaging.<div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1785901985503178259.png"/></div>Shot on SCC80XS @XinjiangSFCPixel®-SL TechnologyBuilt on SmartSens&#x27; advanced SmartClarity®-SL Pro platform with a 0.61μm pixel size, the SCC80XS innovatively integrates proprietary SFCPixel®-SL technology to achieve substantial image noise reduction. In both 200MP and 50MP modes, SCC80XS’s read noise is approximately 0.7e-, representing a 47% reduction compared to industry peer products. This superior noise suppression significantly enhances night-scene imaging, enabling flagship smartphone cameras to capture ultra-clear nightscapes with rich detail and refined texture.<div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1785901982960977372.png"/></div>High Sensitivity &amp; High Color FidelityThe SCC80XS is the first product to integrate SmartSens’ new Narrow BDTI（NBDTI™） technology and an upgraded Low-n Grid optical structure, delivering high color fidelity and high sensitivity in a small-pixel architecture. Leveraging NBDTI™ optical technology, the SCC80XS features an ultra-narrow pixel isolation structure that effectively reduces optical crosstalk and prevents color mixing, enabling smartphone cameras to render more authentic and accurate color reproduction. For its Low-n Grid technology, the SCC80XS adopts a new Grid material, which maintains low optical crosstalk while significantly increasing optical sensitivity. Boasting a peak quantum efficiency (QE) of up to 80%, the SCC80XS markedly optimizes imaging performance in low-light conditions, allowing smartphone cameras to capture brighter and sharper images.High Frame Rate &amp; High Dynamic RangeThe SCC80XS incorporates SmartSens’ PixGain HDR® technology, achieving a dynamic range of up to 85dB. In video capture, the sensor preserves more details in both highlight and shadow areas, while effectively suppressing motion artifacts. These capabilities enable smartphone cameras to deliver high-dynamic-range (HDR) video with rich light and shadow gradations, distinct light-dark contrast, and sharp, smear-free footage. Furthermore, the SCC80XS supports ultra-high-frame-rate 4K 120fps video in standard mode, as well as 4K 60fps HDR video across the entire focal range. It delivers vivid, silky-smooth video shooting experiences that meet the requirements of professional video creation.<div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1785901982887430340.jpg"/></div>Shot on SCC80XS @SuzhouAllPix ADAF® &amp; Sparse PDAF™The SCC80XS integrates SmartSens’ AllPix ADAF® and Sparse PDAF™ technologies, which supports flexible switching between two fast autofocus modes under different lighting conditions. In low-light environments, the SCC80XS activates AllPix ADAF® mode, which utilizes 100% of pixels for focusing to deliver both high-speed and precise autofocus. Under normal daily lighting, it switches to Sparse PDAF™ mode, which performs phase detection using only 6% of pixels, ensuring fast and accurate focusing while reducing power consumption.Built on SmartSens&#x27; SmartClarity®-SL Pro technology platform and fabricated with a 22nm stacked process, the SCC80XS achieves significant power consumption optimization. Its ultra-low power consumption performance significantly reduces device heat generation during high-definition video recording, ensuring stable, prolonged shooting sessions while enhancing the overall battery life of the device.Ma Weijian, Co-founder and President of SmartSens, stated:”The SCC80XS is SmartSens’ first newly launched 200-megapixel ultra-high-definition CMOS image sensor for smartphones. As a 1/1.28-inch 0.61μm small-pixel-size image sensor, it leverages two of SmartSens’ latest optical technologies —Narrow BDTI (NBDTI™) and Low-n Grid— to overcome the traditional drawbacks in sensitivity and color accuracy associated with small-pixel sensors, thereby delivering true-to-life, vivid, and sharp image quality. Moreover, supported by SmartSens’ SFCPixel®-SL technology, the SCC80XS achieves significantly noise reduction, delivering clearer and more delicate image details in low-light conditions and excelling in ultra-clear night photography. Additionally, the SCC80XS offers multiple performance advantages, including high dynamic range, high frame rates, and ultra-low power consumption. It can be flexibly applied to various camera modules such as primary, telephoto, and wide-angle cameras in flagship smartphones, meeting diverse imaging strategy requirements and ushering flagship smartphones into the 200-megapixel ultra-high-definition era.”The SCC80XS will be sampling at November 2025 and will be mass-produced in Q1 2026. For more information or to request a sample, please contact SmartSens Sales Representatives: <a href="mailto:cs@smartsenstech.com">cs@smartsenstech.com</a>About SmartSens Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.SmartSens Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (SSE STAR MARKET: 688213) is a high-performance CMOS image sensor (CIS) chip design company. It is headquartered in Shanghai and has research centers in many cities around the world. SmartSens has been dedicated to pushing forward the frontier of imaging technology and has grown in popularity among customers since it was established. SmartSens’ CMOS image sensors provide advanced imaging solutions for a broad range of areas such as surveillance, machine vision, automotive, and cellphone cameras. SmartSens is committed to continuous innovation of products and to fueling growth in numerous industries by delivering a more comprehensive portfolio of image sensors. Learn more at SmartSensTech.com.

SmartSens Announces 200MP 0.61μm Ultra-High-Definition CMOS Image Sensor for Smartphone Cameras

Shanghai, China, September 17, 2025 SmartSens Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (SSE STAR MARKET: 688213), a technologically advanced CMOS image sensor supplier, recently announced two new CMOS Image Sensors (CISs), SC256HIOT (2.6MP) and SC630HIOT (6MP), which employ SmartSens’ advanced technologies including SmartClarity®-3 and SmartClarity®-2, respectively. Based on SmartSens’ InSensor HDR™ and SFCPixel® technologies, SC256HIOT and SC630HIOT feature high dynamic range, high sensitivity, and low noise etc., which help IoT cameras to capture high-quality images without motion blur in various environments, such as high-contrast or low-light environments. Besides, SC256HIOT and SC630HIOT apply 1:1 aspect ratio, which helps fisheye cameras to achieve a more complete imaging field of view, meeting the needs for larger field of view in various IoT applications such as smart doorbells/door locks and fisheye panoramic surveillance cameras.<div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1775198160605863870.png"/></div>Main features1:1 aspect ratioWith the development of security market, there is a growing demand for wide-angle IoT applications such as smart doorbells/door locks. Traditional CMOS image sensors with 4:3 or 16:9 aspect ratios are constrained by its rectangular structural design, when paired with fisheye lenses, it is prone to causing vertical field-of-view blind spots, which prevent the doorbell cameras from fully covering the vertical view of porches, thus leading to identification issues.SC256HIOT and SC630HIOT adopt 1:1 aspect ratio. Compared with 4:3 or 16:9 rectangular aspect ratios, 1:1 square aspect ratio more accurately matches fisheye lenses’ circular field of view, which meets the panoramic vision requirements of IoT applications such as smart doorbells/locks and fisheye surveillances.<div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1775198200924046692.png"/></div>High dynamic rangeEquipped with InSensor HDR™, the highest dynamic range of SC256HIOT and SC630HIOT are up to 87dB and 80dB, respectively, which help IoT cameras to deliver clear images without motion blur. Compared to Staggered HDR, InSensor HDR™ can effectively reduce motion blur when cameras capture moving objects, allowing every dynamic moment to be clearly captured. Meanwhile, InSensor HDR™ supports DR100, DR200, and DR400, making it suitable for scenes from narmal light to strong contrast light. It ensures that imaging highlights are not overexposed while the dark areas are more clear. Customers can switch among three dynamic ranges based on different light conditions. <a name="_Hlk215238710">In addition, InSensor HDR™ supports single-frame multiple-gain image fusion</a>, which helps the host controller to optimize memory, enhance operational efficiency, and reduce costs.<div class="media-wrap video-wrap"><video controls="" class="media-wrap video-wrap" autoplay="" loop="" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1775198238253815155.mp4"></video></div><div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1775198256112040094.png"/></div>High sensitivity and low noiseIncorporating SmartSens&#x27; SFCPixel® and Lightbox IR® technologies, SC256HIOT features high sensitivity. Compared with the predecessor, the peak Quantum Efficiency (QE) of SC256HIOT achieves a 28% increase at the 520nm wavelength, a 51% increase at the 850nm wavelength and a 160% increase at the 940nm wavelength, and its Read Noise (RN) is as low as 0.64e-, enabling IoT cameras to capture clear and detailed images even in low-light conditions. Moreover, based on the excellent low-light imaging of SC256HIOT, the infrared light opening time of doorbell cameras can be significantly reduced, thus effectively reducing power consumption and heat.<div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1775198299438591207.png"/></div><div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1775198326773144000.png"/></div>Multiple applicationsAs high-performance image sensors of IOT series, SC256HIOT and SC630HIOT meet the requirements of different application scenes. Equipped with Lightbox IR® technology, SC256HIOT features 2.6MP resolution and 2.9μm pixel size, providing reliable support for low-light imaging of smart doorbells and locks. SC630HIOT features 6MP resolution, which not only suits the close-range applications like smart doorbells, but also meets the fisheye panoramic monitoring needs of larger areas such as courtyards and garages.<div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1775198382236682273.png"/></div>SC256HIOT and SC630HIOT are sampling now and will be mass-produced in Q1 2026. For more information or to request a sample, please contact SmartSens Sales Representatives: cs@smartsenstech.comAbout SmartSens Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.SmartSens Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (SSE STAR MARKET: 688213) is a high-performance CMOS image sensor (CIS) chip design company. It is headquartered in Shanghai and has research centers in many cities around the world. SmartSens has been dedicated to pushing forward the frontier of imaging technology and growing in popularity among customers since it was established. SmartSens’ CMOS image sensors provide advanced imaging solutions for a broad range of areas such as surveillance, machine vision, automotive and cellphone cameras. SmartSens is committed to continuous innovation of products and fueling growth in numerous industries by delivering a more comprehensive portfolio of image sensors. Learn more at SmartSensTech.com.

SmartSens Announces 2.6MP and 6MP High-Performance CMOS Image Sensors for IoT Applications

Shanghai, China, September 11, 2025 SmartSens Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (SSE STAR MARKET: 688213), a technologically advanced CMOS image sensor supplier, announced SC535XS, a 50-MegaPixel (MP), 0.7-Micron Pixel CMOS Image Sensor (CIS) for smartphone cameras. Based on Smartsens advanced SmartClarity®-SL Pro platform, SC535XS utilizes the advanced 28+nm Stack process, and is equipped with technologies including PixGain HDR®, SFCPixel®-SL, and AllPix ADAF<a name="OLE_LINK4">®</a>. It features multiple outstanding performance attributes such as high dynamic range (HDR), low noise, fast autofocus, and ultra-low power consumption. SC535XS supports high frame rate HDR videos capture. It will bring an all-new high-quality video shooting experience to secondary cameras (such as telephoto cameras and wide-angle cameras) in high-end flagship smartphones, comprehensively enhancing the overall imaging capabilities of smartphones.<div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1776065220351326613.png"/></div>Main featuresHigh dynamic rangeThe SC535XS is equipped with SmartSens&#x27; PixGain HDR® technology and features a maximum dynamic range of approximately 80 dB. It can bring high dynamic video with vivid light and shadow to the secondary cameras of flagship smartphones, ensuring no overexposure in bright areas and clearer details in dark areas. Furthermore, based on the PixGain HDR® on-chip dual-frame combination, the SC535XS can effectively suppress the generation of motion artifacts while maintaining a high dynamic range. Thus, when shooting moving objects, SC535XS enables smartphone cameras to achieve high-quality video effects that are clear and free of motion blur. Additionally, SC535XS supports shooting 4K 60fps high dynamic range (HDR) videos in PixGain HDR® mode, as well as 4K 120fps ultra-high frame rate videos in normal mode. This provides additional frame rate headroom for professional video creation, markedly enhancing the video quality of secondary cameras in flagship smartphones.High sensitivity and low noiseSensitivity and noise are key factors that determine the performance of smartphone night photography. Leveraging SmartSens’ advanced SFCPixel®-SL technology, SC535XS delivers enhanced sensitivity and reduced noise, with a sensitivity of up to 1904 mV/lux*s and a read noise of &lt; 1 e⁻. This read noise level represents a significant reduction of approximately 46% compared to similar products in the industry.<div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1776065246870632381.png"/></div>Its excellent performance in high sensitivity and low noise will significantly enhance the image quality in low-light environments such as nighttime and overcast daytime conditions, delivering clear, high-quality night images for the secondary cameras of flagship smartphones. Fast autofocusSC535XS is equipped with SmartSens&#x27; AllPix ADAF® and Sparse PDAF technologies. It features two fast autofocus modes that can be freely switched, ensuring fast and accurate focusing under different lighting environments while reducing power consumption. In low-light environments, SC535XS can utilize AllPix ADAF® mode, achieving accurate and fast focusing through all-pixel all-directional autofocus. Under daily lighting environments, SC535XS can use the Sparse PDAF mode(6% partial phase detection focusing）, achieving fast focusing while reducing power consumption. <div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1776065274053600778.png"/></div>Low power consumptionAs a domestic CMOS image sensor for smartphone secondary cameras, SC535XS is built on SmartSens&#x27; advanced SmartClarity®-SL Pro platform and adopts the advanced 28+nm process, achieving significant optimization of power consumption. Under AllPix ADAF® mode, SC535XS reduces power consumption by approximately 30% compared to similar-spec competing products in the industry. Ultra-low power consumption helps extend the phone&#x27;s battery life, reduces heat generation during shooting, and ensures stable, longtime video recording.<div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1776065249343487435.png"/></div>On-Chip remosaicSC535XS supports on-chip remosaic, which reduces the computational load on the smartphone SoC when outputting full-size images and 12.5MP videos. This helps improve the efficiency of subsequent image processing such as AI optimization and meets the diverse application needs of different imaging strategies. <div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1776065298270568252.png"/></div><div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1776065297984448204.png"/></div><a name="_Hlk209108773">For more information about SC535XS, please contact SmartSens Sales Representatives: cs@smartsenstech.com.</a>About SmartSens Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.SmartSens Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (SSE STAR MARKET: 688213) is a high-performance CMOS image sensor (CIS) chip design company. It is headquartered in Shanghai and has research centers in many cities around the world. SmartSens has been dedicated to pushing forward the frontier of imaging technology and growing in popularity among customers since it was established. SmartSens’ CMOS image sensors provide advanced imaging solutions for a broad range of areas such as surveillance, machine vision, automotive and cellphone cameras. SmartSens is committed to continuous innovation of products and fueling growth in numerous industries by delivering a more comprehensive portfolio of image sensors. Learn more at SmartSensTech.com.

SmartSens Announces New 0.7-Micron Pixel，50MP CMOS Image Sensor for Smartphone Cameras

Shanghai, China, August 28, 2025 SmartSens Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (SSE STAR MARKET: 688213), a technologically advanced CMOS image sensor supplier, announced SC562HS, a 50-MegaPixel (MP), 1.0-Micron Pixel CMOS Image Sensor (CIS) for smartphone cameras. Based on SmartSens&#x27; SmartClarity®-XL technology, SC562HS is manufactured in 55nm Stacked BSI process and equipped with multiple advanced technologies including PixGain HDR®, SFCPixel® and AllPix ADAF®. As a domestic high-performance Stacked BSI CMOS image sensor, SC562HS delivers excellent imaging performance while balancing cost, and brings upgraded, outstanding imaging effects to the main camera of smartphones. <div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img id="" title="" alt="" loop="" autoplay="" controls="" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1776062011937008309.png"/></div> Main featuresHigh dynamic range（HDR）<a name="OLE_LINK3">SC562HS is equipped with SmartSens&#x27; PixGain HDR®, featuring a maximum dynamic range of 88 dB.</a> Therefore, SC562HS can retain more image highlight and shadow details, delivering video outputs with rich light and shadow layers and no motion artifacts.<div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img id="" title="" alt="" loop="" autoplay="" controls="" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1776062205688982351.png"/></div>Furthermore, PixGain HDR® technology supports on-chip dual-frame combination, which not only reduces the computing power requirements of smartphones for high dynamic range(HDR)video shooting, but also helps lower power consumption and alleviates heat generation during shooting.In addition, SC562HS also supports multiple HDR modes such as Staggered HDR and NDOL HDR, which can flexibly meet the needs of different phone models. High sensitivitySC562HS is built on SmartSens&#x27; SmartClarity®-XL process, featuring a large pixel size of 1 μm and a high sensitivity of 4033 mV/lux*s. Therefore, even in low light environments such as cloudy days and nighttime, SC562HS can help phone cameras capture bright, clear, and high-quality images. Low noiseLeveraging advanced SFCPixel® technology, SC562HS has achieved excellent noise suppression capability. Its Read Noise is &lt; 1e-, which is approximately 56.7% lower than that of competitors with the same specifications. This enables clearer details in night imaging. <div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img id="" title="" alt="" loop="" autoplay="" controls="" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1776062238492552499.png"/></div>Fast autofocusSC562HS is equipped with SmartSens’AllPix ADAF® and Sparse PDAF technologies, which enable two fast autofocus modes. In low-light environments, SC562HS can utilize AllPix ADAF® mode, which achieves accurate and fast focusing through its all-pixel all-directional autofocus, meeting the needs of high-speed image capture. Furthermore, SC562HS supports all-pixel all-directional autofocus during 4K 30fps PixGain HDR® video recording, ensuring fast focus tracking performance for HDR videos.<a name="OLE_LINK6"> Under normal lighting conditions, SC562HS can switch to Sparse PDAF mode, which enables fast autofocus while reducing power consumption through 6%-pixel phase detection. </a><div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img id="" title="" alt="" loop="" autoplay="" controls="" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1776062353335690762.png"/></div><div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img id="" title="" alt="" loop="" autoplay="" controls="" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1776062353127330414.png"/></div>SC562HS is available for sampling now and will be mass-produced in Q4 2025. For more information or to request a sample, please contact SmartSens Sales Representatives: cs@smartsenstech.com.About SmartSens Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.SmartSens Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (SSE STAR MARKET: 688213) is a high-performance CMOS image sensor (CIS) chip design company. It is headquartered in Shanghai and has research centers in many cities around the world. SmartSens has been dedicated to pushing forward the frontier of imaging technology and growing in popularity among customers since it was established. SmartSens’ CMOS image sensors provide advanced imaging solutions for a broad range of areas such as surveillance, machine vision, automotive and cellphone cameras. SmartSens is committed to continuous innovation of products and fueling growth in numerous industries by delivering a more comprehensive portfolio of image sensors. Learn more at SmartSensTech.com.

SmartSens Announces 50MP, 1.0-Micron Pixel CMOS Image Sensor for Smartphone Cameras

Shanghai, China, August 7, 2025 SmartSens Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (SSE STAR MARKET: 688213), a technologically advanced CMOS image sensor supplier, recently announced SC489SL, a 4-MegaPixel (MP) CMOS Image Sensor for intelligent security applications. Based on SmartSens’ advanced SmartClarity®-3, SC489SL adopts SmartSens’ new Lightbox IR®-2 technology, which deeply optimizes Near-Infrared sensitivity, thus providing clean and bright images for security cameras in outdoor low-light scenes. In addition, employing SFCPixel® technology etc., SC489SL also features high dynamic range, low noise and low power consumption, which effectively helps the upgrade of intelligent security applications.<div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1763714601131800021.png"/></div>Main featuresEnhanced Near-Infrared (NIR) sensitivityDeveloped upon SmartSens’ new Lightbox IR®-2 technology, through optimizing wafer epitaxy and Backside Deep Trench Isolation (BDTI) process, SC489SL achieves enhanced Near-Infrared (NIR) sensitivity. As the first high-performance BSI product equipped with Lightbox IR®-2 technology, compared with its predecessor, SC489SL has a 45% increase in peak Quantum Efficiency (QE) at the 850nm wavelength and a 40% increase in peak Quantum Efficiency (QE) at the 940nm wavelength. Near-Infrared (NIR) enhancement of SC489SL helps the camera effectively expand the viewing range under dual infrared lights, achieving clear imaging at the distance of 120 meters, thus providing reliable support for outdoor long-distance security applications at night.<div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1763714631797291325.png"/></div>Excellent all-round capabilitiesAs a BSI high-performance image sensor, SC489SL delivers excellent performance in high dynamic range, low noise, and low power consumption, which helps to meet the shooting requirements of security cameras in various lighting conditions such as high contrast and low illumination. SC489SL supports ColGain HDR® and 2-exposure Staggered HDR, which effectively avoid overexposure in strong-light environments and the loss of dark details in low-light environments, thus presenting high-quality images with clear and rich details. Moreover, on the basis of SmartSens advanced SFCPixel® and ultra-low noise readout circuit technology, SC489SL has low noise performance, with Read Noise (RN) as low as 0.6e-, helping cameras capture clearer images in low-light environments. In addition, based on SmartSens excellent low power consumption design, the power consumption of SC489SL can be as low as 300mW at the frame rate of 90fps, which helps the all-day continuous and stable operation of security applications.<div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1763714684102236529.png"/></div><div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1763714699541940339.png"/></div>SC489SL is sampling now and will be mass-produced in Q4 2025. For more information or to request a sample, please contact SmartSens Sales Representatives: cs@smartsenstech.comAbout SmartSens Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.SmartSens Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (SSE STAR MARKET: 688213) is a high-performance CMOS image sensor (CIS) chip design company. It is headquartered in Shanghai and has research centers in many cities around the world. SmartSens has been dedicated to pushing forward the frontier of imaging technology and growing in popularity among customers since it was established. SmartSens’ CMOS image sensors provide advanced imaging solutions for a broad range of areas such as surveillance, machine vision, automotive and cellphone cameras. SmartSens is committed to continuous innovation of products and fueling growth in numerous industries by delivering a more comprehensive portfolio of image sensors. Learn more at SmartSensTech.com.

SmartSens Announces 4MP Near-Infrared Enhanced CMOS Image Sensor for Intelligent Security Applications

Shanghai, China, July 22, 2025, SmartSens Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (SSE STAR MARKET: 688213), a technologically-advanced CMOS image sensor supplier, recently announced SC5A5XS, a new 50-MegaPixel (MP) 1-inch CMOS Image Sensor (CIS) for Smartphone Cameras. SC5A5XS is built on SmartSens’SmartClarity®-XL Pro platform, incorporates a 28nm+ Stacked BSI process, and integrates SmartSens’ advanced technologies including SuperPixGain HDR™ , SFCPixel®-2, and AllPix ADAF®. As SmartSens&#x27; first 1-inch domestic CMOS image sensor equipped with SuperPixGain HDR™ technology, SC5A5XS features an ultra-high dynamic range of 110dB and offers multiple performance advantages including ultra-high sensitivity, all-pixel all-directional autofocus, and ultra-low power consumption. It can bring a significant improvement in imaging to the main camera of flagship smartphones.<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/1759131039655190855.png"/></div>Main featuresHigh SensitivitySC5A5XS features a 1-inch ultra-large optical size, which is currently the largest available optical size among CMOS image sensors for smartphone cameras. It has an ultra-large pixel size of 1.6μm and delivers exceptional sensitivity reaching up to 2569mV/lux*s, representing an approximately 72% increase over its predecessor. <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/1759131042347938564.png"/></div><a name="_Hlk207901754">Ultra-High Dynamic Range</a>SC5A5XS incorporates SuperPixGain HDR™ technology, with a dynamic range of up to 110dB, a significant improvement over previous-generation sensors on the same process. Based on SuperPixGain HDR™ technology, SC5A5XS enables smartphone cameras to preserve highlights without overexposure, revealing subtle shadow details, and delivering vivid images even in backlit scenes during video recording under complex lighting environments. <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/1759131041211661156.png"/></div>SmartSens SuperPixGain HDR™ technology is achieved through the combination of three frames under the same exposure. While ensuring an ultra-high dynamic range, it can effectively suppress the motion artifacts. Therefore, when shooting moving objects, SC5A5XS can bring vivid, clear and motion artifact-free video to smartphone cameras. Moreover, in SuperPixGain HDR mode, the SC5A5XS supports 4K 60fps ultra-high dynamic range video recording, meeting the needs of professional video shooting. Comprehensive Performance Improvement <a name="OLE_LINK1">As a 50MP CMOS image sensor for the main camera of flagship smartphones, SC5A5XS</a> achieves multiple improvements in key imaging performance such as low noise, fast autofocus, and low power consumption. Thanks to SmartSens&#x27; SFCPixel®-2 technology, the read noise of SC5A5XS is &lt; 1e-, which enables smartphone cameras to capture clearer night scene images. Meanwhile, with the AllPix ADAF® technology, SC5A5XS supports all-pixel all-directional autofocus, achieving fast and accurate autofocus even in low-light environments.In addition, SC5A5XS features excellent ultra-low power consumption performance. Compared with its predecessor on the same platform, the power consumption of SC5A5XS is reduced by approximately 10%, which helps extend the duration of continuous video recording for smartphones.<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/1759131044047926335.png"/></div>For more information about SC5A5XS, please contact SmartSens Sales Representatives: cs@smartsenstech.com About SmartSens Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.SmartSens Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (SSE STAR MARKET: 688213) is a high-performance CMOS image sensor (CIS) chip design company. It is headquartered in Shanghai and has research centers in many cities around the world. SmartSens has been dedicated to pushing forward the frontier of imaging technology and growing in popularity among customers since it was established. SmartSens’ CMOS image sensors provide advanced imaging solutions for a broad range of areas such as surveillance, machine vision, automotive and cellphone cameras. SmartSens is committed to continuous innovation of products and fueling growth in numerous industries by delivering a more comprehensive portfolio of image sensors. Learn more at SmartSensTech.com.

SmartSens Announces New 50MP 1-inch Ultra High Dynamic Range CMOS Image Sensor for High-end Smartphone Cameras

Shanghai, China, July 10, 2025 SmartSens Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (SSE STAR MARKET: 688213), a technologically-advanced CMOS image sensor supplier, recently expanded its Automotive Sensor (AT) Series with SC326AT, a new 3-MegaPixel (MP) automotive-grade CMOS Image Sensor (CIS). SC326AT is compliant with ISO 26262 ASIL-B and ISO 21434. Developed upon CarSens®-XR process technology, the 3.0µm BSI image sensor SC326AT achieves significant improvement in sensitivity, noise control, imaging at high temperatures, and power consumption control. SC326AT supports High Dynamic Range (HDR) of up to 120dB and has built-in ISP. Thus, the SC326AT image sensor delivers clear, precise image output, which makes it ideal for automotive surround view cameras. <div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img id="" title="" alt="" loop="" autoplay="" controls="" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1753413904306290685.png"/></div> Main features High sensitivitySC326AT incorporates single pixel architecture with upgraded BSI structure and material to achieve improved sensitivity and Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) while retaining excellent color performance. The SC326AT image sensor has a peak Quantum Efficiency (peak QE) of 85% at the 520nm wavelength, enabling its bright and clear image capture under low-light conditions such as dim underground parking lots. <div class="media-wrap video-wrap"><video controls="" id="" title="" alt="" loop="" autoplay="" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1753413941408263512.mp4"></video></div>High Dynamic Range (HDR)SC326AT supports PixGain HDR® + VS mode (3-frame HDR) with a dynamic range of up to 120dB. High dynamic range can effectively retain more image highlights and shadow details, which further resolves the loss of image details under complex lighting conditions including backlight and strong light, and thus improves the accuracy of detection and recognition of automotive imaging systems. <div class="media-wrap video-wrap"><video controls="" id="" title="" alt="" loop="" autoplay="" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1753413965047802107.mp4"></video></div>Low noise and low power consumptionUtilizing SmartSens&#x27; advanced technologies including CarSens®-XR, SFCPixel®, and ultra-low noise readout circuits, SC326AT achieves enhanced performance in noise control. With maximum gain mode enabled, Fixed Pattern Noise (FPN) is approximately 52% lower than its predecessor. At a high temperature of 105℃, the DarkCurrent (DC), DSNU, and White Pixel (WP) are reduced by about 47%, 74%, and 14%, respectively. These enable the sensor’s low-noise and stable image output for automotive cameras even during long-hour operations. <div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img id="" title="" alt="" loop="" autoplay="" controls="" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1753414017607342646.png"/></div>Thanks to SmartSens’ CarSens®-XR technology, the BSI SC326AT achieves ultra-low power consumption. With PixGain HDR® + VS@YUV mode enabled, the typical power consumption is below 350mW, which helps reduce the operating heat of the whole automotive camera, thereby improving the reliability and stability of automotive cameras. <div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img id="" title="" alt="" loop="" autoplay="" controls="" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1753414047370739490.png"/></div> Built-in ISPSC326AT has a built-in ISP, which includes upgraded ISP algorithms. Featuring RAW domain, RGB domain, and YUV domain of the ISP pipeline, SmartSens’ upgraded ISP algorithms contain AGC, AEC, AWB, HDR, noise reduction, etc., which bring enhanced imaging performance in clarity, noise control, and color, thus resulting in its high-quality image output for automotive surround view cameras. “SC326AT is SmartSens’ first automotive-grade CMOS image sensor to be domestically designed and manufactured. Compared with its predecessor, the 3.0µm BSI SC326AT achieves enhanced performance in sensitivity, noise control, imaging at high temperatures, etc., making itself ideal for automotive surround view cameras,” said Mr. Wenjie Shi, Vice President of Product Marketing at SmartSens Technology. “SmartSens AT Series features automotive-grade CISs with resolution from 1MP to 8MP, which satisfy the needs for applications including ADAS, automotive sensing, and in-cabin monitoring.”<div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img id="" title="" alt="" loop="" autoplay="" controls="" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1753414083236844777.png"/></div>SC326AT is sampling now and will be mass-produced in Q4 2025. In terms of packaging, SC326AT supports iBGA, which is pin-to-pin compatible with its predecessor. For more information or to request a sample, please contact SmartSens Sales Representatives: cs@smartsenstech.com About SmartSens Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.SmartSens Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (SSE STAR MARKET: 688213) is a high-performance CMOS image sensor (CIS) chip design company. It is headquartered in Shanghai and has research centers in many cities around the world. SmartSens has been dedicated to pushing forward the frontier of imaging technology and growing in popularity among customers since it was established. SmartSens’ CMOS image sensors provide advanced imaging solutions for a broad range of areas such as surveillance, machine vision, automotive and cellphone cameras. SmartSens is committed to continuous innovation of products and fueling growth in numerous industries by delivering a more comprehensive portfolio of image sensors. Learn more at SmartSensTech.com.

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