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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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