SmartSens Unveils SC8238 Sensor for 4K Consumer Video Applications

SmartSens Technology, a global supplier of high-performance CMOS image sensors, today announced SC8238 as the company’s latest product in its SmartClarity® technology line. SC8238 supports the most commonly used 1/2.7” optical size with higher sensitivity at lower power consumption, making it an excellent choice for 4K consumer video applications.

Most imaging sensors fail to live up to high-performance at low light conditions, energy consumption levels and a price that make most imaging systems widely available. As the application scenario is gaining popularity, there is an increasing demand for image sensors having 4K resolution to provide additional  area coverage  or imaging details.

With its cost-effectiveness and superior product performance, SC8238 enables many use cases to achieve better and sharp imaging at lower cost, lower power consumption while maintaining deployment flexibility. These segments include consumer video applications such as smart home surveillance, security devices, video - conferencing, and sports cameras.

Standard optical format for unmatched imaging

SC8238 is the security industry’s first available 1/2.7 inch sensor for 4K consumer video applications. The 8 mega-pixel device maintains high sensitivity and a high signal-to-noise ratio with a 1.5um BSI pixel, which helps deliver dynamic performances for quality imaging. Additionally, SC8238 maintains the lowest power consumption among products of the same type enabling today’s power sensitive product segment.

SC8238 has an effective array size of 3872Hx2180V. The product can reach a sensitivity of 1160mV/Lux-s with a maximum signal-to-noise ratio of 36dB. Additionally, the sensor’s dynamic range reaches up to 100dB in HDR mode and 70dB in linear mode.

Moreover, SC8238 can acclimate to temperature changes from minus 30 degrees Celsius to over 85 degrees Celsius, ensuring durability for a wide variety of use cases.

“The cost-effectiveness and utility for consumer video applications makes SC8238 the most powerful device in our SmartClarity® product line to date,” said William Ma, COO of SmartSens Technology. “The sensor’s capabilities make it ideal for providing unparalleled image quality while being able to satisfy the demands of multiple consumer segments at a competitive price point.”

The newly launched SC8238 has already gained major traction from many of SmartSens’s industry partners including Swann. Having presence in 40 countries on six continents, Swann is a global leader in security monitoring, consumer electronics, and security-centric solutions. The company is at the forefront of innovative surveillance and monitoring technology with recent new product developments.

According to Swann, “SmartSens’s newly launched SC8238 is targeted at fulfilling the stringent requirements of performance and power consumption for 4K resolution monitoring equipment by using industry-leading BSI process to deliver outstanding imaging performance”.