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"><img size="1" _root="[object Object]" 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"><img size="1" _root="[object Object]" 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"><img size="1" _root="[object Object]" 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"><img size="1" _root="[object Object]" 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"><img 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"><img 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 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 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 size="5" _root="[object Object]" 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 size="5" _root="[object Object]" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1605173932545815504.png"/></div><div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img size="5" _root="[object Object]" 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 size="5" _root="[object Object]" 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.”

SmartSens Appoints James OuYang Deputy General Manager in Charge of Corporate Strategic Integration

Giant Leap from Original Way of Seeing the World!

SmartSens Technology, a leading CMOS image sensor company that designs and develops advanced digital imaging chips for Surveillance, Automotive, Machine Vision, and Consumer Electronics, garnered three distinguished awards from the2020 China IC Design Award Ceremony and Leaders Summit —co-presented byEE Times China, EDN China, and ESMC China, and held in Shanghai.<div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1605174198822279512.jpg"/></div><div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1605174217516857252.jpg"/></div>SmartSens won awards in three categories:Outstanding Technical Support: IC Design Companies, Popular IC Products of the Year: Sensors/MEMS,andSilicon 100. The awards recognize the most successful companies and products in the IC industry, and for SmartSens, they provide further confirmation of the company’s extraordinary growth and continued progress in business development and technological innovation.<div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1605174227039597169.jpg"/></div><div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1605174243382485849.jpg"/></div>SmartSens Vice GM James Ouyang was a featured presenter at the summit, speaking on the topic of AI in the Automotive industry and the future of CIS in China.  SmartSens is constantly innovating on its high-quality video capture technology, and its solutions have been broadly deployed across various fields. These awards recognize SmartSens’ achievements and contributions in recent years.

SmartSens Wins Three Awards at the 2020 China IC Leadership Summit

SmartSens Technology today announced the launch of its SC200AI sensor, the first in a new Advanced Imaging (AI) series product lineup of high-performance, low-light-capable image sensors with advanced HDR capabilities and reliability in harsh environments. The sensor meets increasing global demand for advanced sensors with better environmental resistance, as the market for security and surveillance products continues to evolve and grow.The SC200AI represents the first sensor in SmartSens’ new AI Series of Advanced Imaging products. It features the latest BSI-enabled SmartClarity® technology as well as SmartSens’ full-color night vision technology, employing a proprietary SFC (Source Follower Centric) enhanced design architecture to increase signal sensitivity and reduce noise levels, resulting in higher SNR and high-dynamic-range (HDR) image performance.<div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img size="5" _root="[object Object]" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1605174434304213946.jpg"/></div>Compared to previous generations of SmartSens image sensors, the SC200AI platform achieves significant improvements in both sensitivity (27%) and SNRmax (250%), which contribute to higher image clarity under low-light conditions. SC200AI also improves color reproduction by lowering Red-to-Green Channel Crosstalk by 36%, producing images that are both clear and true-to-color.As most security cameras and surveillance devices operate outdoors under direct and indirect sunlight, it is crucial for image sensors in these applications to maintain their performance, even in high-temperature environments. The SC200AI excels in producing high-quality images under these harsh conditions with a 56% reduction in dark current compared to previous generations of SmartSens image sensors.“SC200AI marks a new chapter in our Smart Sensor offerings by dramatically enhancing the image quality across the board and lowering image noise levels in high-temperature environments,” said Chris Yiu, CMO of SmartSens. “As the latest member of our 1/2.8” 1080P product family, the SC200AI is fully Pin2Pin compatible with previous generation products. SmartSens continues to expand our supply chain and capacity support while delivering new technology that elevates the performance of our solutions in the security camera sector.”

SmartSens Announces the First 1080P Sensor in Its Advanced Imaging （AI）Series

SmartSens Technology today announces the official launch of SC210IoT – a 1080P 30fps low power video sensor specifically designed to power Internet of Things (IoT) devices.It is estimated that 127 new IoT devices are connected to the web every second, and an installation of 31 billion IoT devices will be installed worldwide by the end of 2020 (Security Today, January 2020). During the next three years, companies are believed to invest up to $1.1 Trillion in in IoT (www.vxchnge.com, March 2020). As companies race to stay competitive, there are several crucial advancements that will determine the future of the industry for the next decade.<div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img size="5" _root="[object Object]" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1605174556394199543.png"/></div>As in the case of other SmartSens products unveiled recently, what sets SC210IoT apart are the multiple significant enhancements it brings to the whole new generation of smart devices: superior low-light sensitivity, AEC function to enable fast wake-up from intermittent system operation, lowered power consumption optimized for always-on everyday applications.SC210IoT supports integrated AEC function to optimize sensor to reactive devices from power-off or sleep mode to active streaming with a much shorter response time, as low as 60~70ms, while devices without SC210IoT still take the time multiple frames refresh  - often &gt;100ms for a stable exposed image - to achieve the same function. This represents a huge leap forward in applications that collect crucial, timely visual data such as home and commercial surveillance equipment.As a result of the faster response time, the new SC210IoT also achieves ultra-low power consumption, which is one of the top priorities for “always-on” devices, by preserving video bandwidth for only waking up to- and recording images and videos upon receiving a visual detection. SC210IoT power consumption is at a mere 60mW while standby power is &lt;10uW. This will lead to a longer battery operation that is required for true power wireless applications, especially for devices with AI designed for detecting objects, motions and activities beyond human eyes.<div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img size="5" _root="[object Object]" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1605174614209839038.jpg"/></div>“The new product launch in our SmartPixel series is geared towards the future of IoT and not the past,” said Chris Yiu, CMO of SmartSens. “SC210IoT is only the beginning of a long line of new sensor products to come. We will be seeing OEM to bring innovative products to accommodate in our modern daily life.”About SmartSens Technology Co. Ltd.SmartSens Technology Co. Ltd. is a leading supplier of high-performance CMOS imaging systems worldwide and a forerunner in the video surveillance industry. Its products are widely used in the fields of vehicle-mounted imaging, machine vision and consumer electronics (sports cameras, drones, robot cleaners, smart home cameras, etc.). With research centers based in Shanghai and Beijing among others, the company focuses on providing future-oriented solutions and market-leading products. Coupled with cutting-edge technology and innovation, SmartSens is the industry’s first ever company to introduce the global shutter CIS sensors based on voltage domain architecture and stack BSI process. Since its founding, SmartSens has been committed to providing customers with high-quality smart sensors.

The 1080P RAW Sensor with On-Chip AEC For Fast Wake-Up Always On Home IoT Cameras Systems

SmartSens Technology Co. Ltd. today announces the official launch of six new products as part of the SmartClarity® H product family. The products announced — SC8238H, SC5238H, SC4210H, SC4238H, SC2210H, and SC2310H — have been developed to provide significant improvement over previous generation products  in lowering dark current and reducing white pixels and temperature noise suitable to use in home surveillance and other video based applications. The outstanding performance of these products are comparable to industry-leading CMOS sensor companies in state of the art.The latest product portfolio from the SmartClarity® H ranges from 2-to-8 million pixel resolution - the industry standard for commonly used video applications. These products are also both electrical and mechanical pin-to-pin compatible with SmartSens’ other CIS products in the same optical format, making it possible for seamless upgrades by the users.One of the harsh environmental metrics that drives image quality in commercial security surveillance devices and consumer home IoT cameras is the sensor junction temperature reached during the 24/7, noncyclic operations often found in these devices. There is an established direct correlation: the higher the device junction temperature, the higher the dark current level and the higher the noise level.In a benchmark comparison, the six new products see up to a 50% reduction of dark current, 20% decrease in white pixel level and 10% decline in noise level.<div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1605174712377116972.png"/></div><div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1605174713088476387.jpg"/></div>“Overheating and high temperature has been the culprit that creates bottlenecks to excellent CIS image quality, especially in the field of non-stop running security application. As the leader in Security CIS sensors, we’ve always set our sight in tackling this issue. As we see the improvements  from our high-performing CIS technologies,” noted Chris Yiu, CMO of SmartSens. “We’re reaching the level  comparable to other other top-notch industry leaders.”

SmartSens Announces Six New Products in the SmartClarity® H Family

SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- SmartSens, the leading supplier of high-performance CMOS imaging systems, today announced that its SmartSens SC132GS product has been selected as the winner of the &quot;IoT Semiconductor Solution of the Year&quot; award in the 4th annual IoT Breakthrough Awards program from <a href="http://www.iotbreakthrough.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">IoT Breakthrough</a>, a leading market intelligence organization that recognizes the top companies, technologies and products in the global Internet-of-Things (IoT) market today.<div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1605174788428473513.jpg"/></div>As 5G and AI-enabled applications accelerate toward industry-wide &#x27;intelligent&#x27; system upgrades, SmartSens&#x27; global shutter image sensor SC132GS is built specifically to power these applications.SmartSens&#x27; SC132GS delivers ultra-high performance in imaging sensitivity and clarity, lower power consumption than its competitors, and the ability to process images at the sensor level. It is a powerful, dynamic, and intelligent sensor, ideal for IoT solutions that require each component to be able to communicate with one another intelligently and efficiently.&quot;We expect to see the SmartSens SC132GS perform outstandingly in fields such as IoT that demand high efficiency and efficacy,&quot; said Chris Yiu, CMO, SmartSens. &quot;IoT solutions, ITS, machine vision for manufacturing automation, and intelligent security and surveillance are just a few examples of these fields. SmartSens is confident that as AI and 5G technologies mature, more applications will arise which the SC132GS and subsequent products from SmartSens will be able to handle in stride. We are proud to receive this significant industry recognition from IoT Breakthrough in recognition of our innovation and success.&quot;The mission of the IoT Breakthrough Awards program is to recognize the innovators, leaders and visionaries from around the globe in a range of IoT categories, including Industrial and Enterprise IoT, Smart City technology, Connected Home and Home Automation, Connected Car, and many more. This year&#x27;s program attracted more than 3,700 nominations from companies all over the world.&quot;With the demand for various intelligent vision applications such as facial recognition, machine vision, 3D imaging, and more expected to come into focus in the coming years, SmartSens is delivering an ideal product to meet these demands by innovatively integrating additional imaging features directly onto the same sensor chip using stacked technology,&quot; said James Johnson, managing director at IoT Breakthrough. &quot;Ultimately, the strength of SC132GS, what helps it break through the crowded semiconductor and IoT markets, lies in its broad applicability across applications. The sky is the limit for SmartSens going forward into the new decade and we are thrilled to name SmartSens a 2020 IoT Breakthrough Award winner.&quot;With research centers based in Shanghai, the company focuses on providing future-oriented solutions and market-leading products. Coupled with cutting-edge technology and innovation, SmartSens is the industry&#x27;s first ever company to introduce the global shutter CIS sensors based on voltage domain architecture and stack BSI process. Since its founding, SmartSens has been committed to providing customers with high-quality smart sensors.

SmartSens Wins Semiconductor Solution of the Year Designation

SHANGHAI, Jan. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- SmartSens recently released two 3M pixel CMOS sensors to its growing video sensor product portfolio. These sensors -- SC3235 and SC3320 -- were designed to perform well in low light environments, making them ideal sensors for use in webcams and security cameras. <div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1605175019016434745.jpg"/></div>Comparison of image clarity between 2MP and 3MP image sensors<div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1605175055874898646.jpg"/></div>Comparison of HDR turned on and off As AI technologies are emerging into the visual surveillance applications, resolution greater than 1080P HD and adaptability to complex lighting conditions have become key factors for video sensors. 3MP sensors provide 50% more pixel-resolution than 2MP sensors. SmartSens named this 3MP segment &quot;Full HD Pro&quot; to distinguish from 1080P HD.Capturing Images with Clarity and DetailSC3235, 1/2.7&quot; 2304H x 1296V array at 30fps with MIPI and parallel outputs, leverages SmartSens&#x27; mature SmartPixel™ architecture technology, providing reliable and high quality image-capture capabilities. Compared with 2MP image sensors, the new 3MP products present richer details and imaging effects.Clarity from Dawn till Dusk In recent years, Smart City applications have become the main driving force of the security/surveillance industry with webcams and security cameras being installed in much more varied settings. In addition to the ability to capture high definition images or footage, the ability to function optimally under complex lighting conditions (such as at dawn or dusk) has become the major challenge for video cameras.With the new SmartPixel-2™ DSI technology, The SC3320 comes equipped with larger optical format at 1/2.5&quot; and Full HD Pro pixel count. This also guarantees a dynamic range of up to 100dB with 60fps supporting 2-exposure HDR and Near Infrared (NIR: 850nm-940nm) enhanced imaging. In other words, capturing images under complex lighting conditions is now a much simpler process.Upgrading to Full HD ProSmartSens CMO Chris Yiu expresses her optimism, saying, &quot;We believe that these two 3M pixel sensors represent a decisive step toward a time when high-definition is the norm and not just a premium feature. These sensors from SmartSens are designed with the customers&#x27; system requirements in mind, taking into account the limits of bandwidth and processing power. They will not only diversify the product line of OEMs, but will also no doubt encourage even broader and faster adoption of AI-enabled video capture applications.&quot;Currently, SC3235 is being manufactured at scale and has already received positive feedback from multiple OEMs. SC3320 is expected to undergo mass production near the end of 2019.

SmartSens Technology Releases New Sensors, Ushers in Age of "Full HD Pro"

SmartSens recently announced the addition of four new CMOS image sensors outfitted with SmartSens’ new DSI imaging technology – SC2320, SC4335, SC5335 and SC8220. These sensors, which have resolutions of two to eight mega pixels, are the first in SmartSens’ portfolio to include proprietary DSI imaging technology since debuted at earlier ISC West 2019. The release of these sensors heralds the next generation of SmartSens’s SmartPixel™ technology, capable of even broader applications, such as under ultra-low-light conditions and wider area surveillance. Exceptional Imaging Capabilities Expected Known as SmartPixel-2™, SmartSens’ proprietary DSI imaging technology performs better than the first generation of image sensors utilizing FSI technology in the following ways:· Two-fold increase in Sensitivity· Five-fold reduction of Dark Current· Improved Signal-to-Noise Ratio<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/1605175430670921018.jpg"/></div>When compared to other BSI technology, SC4335 performed with 42% higher sensitivity and 16% better dynamic range. Additionally, with an improved signal-to-noise ratio that makes them ideal for Artificial Intelligence applications, DSI sensors have the potential to dominate in the mid-market sector, setting a new standard for CMOS imaging sensitivity and better servicing the various applications that demand high definition imaging capabilities.<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/1605175451747578506.png"/></div>Built for a Broad Range of Applications In addition to enhanced general performance of DSI technology, the four new sensors are built to meet the specific needs of target applications.<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/1605175491824549281.jpg"/></div>· SC8220 (8M pixels)Primarily designed for Smart City, Smart Home and similar applications that require 4K high resolution and high quality videos, SC8220 supports both 4K resolutions and an 1/1.8&quot; optical format, and is designed to be highly sensitive while keeping low in power consumption.· SC2320 (2M pixels), SC4335 (4M pixels) and SC5335 (5M pixels)Primarily designed for Security and Surveillance applications, these three sensors rely on their heightened sensitivity and improved signal-to-noise ratio to produce high clarity images even in dim lighting conditions, effectively resolving the industry&#x27;s common issues of nighttime blur or ‘fog.’ SmartSens’ DSI sensors have specifically enhanced quantum efficiency in the Near-Infrared (NIR) region, i.e. 850nm-940nm wavelength. To maintain user friendliness, these three sensors are designed to fit the same industry standard 1/3&quot; optical format, allowing for &quot;Pin to Pin&quot; compatibility, and making a smooth upgrade path.<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/1605175522380498599.jpg"/></div>SmartSens COO Mr. William Ma expresses: “In the era of interconnectivity, IoT, Security &amp; Surveillance, Smart City, Smart Home and Artificial Intelligence applications all rely on ‘smart sensor chips’ to deliver high definition visual data. SmartSens dedicates in developing better performing, more compelling technologies and products.  SmartSens utilized its industry-leading process development, pixel technology and technology and circuit structure design capabilities to launch DSI sensors that better address our clients industry-specific needs.”

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