SmartSens Announces New 5MP CMOS Image Sensor SC530AT for In-Cabin Applications

Shanghai, China, February 6, 2025 SmartSens Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (SSE STAR MARKET: 688213), a technologically-advanced CMOS image sensor supplier, recently announced SC530AT, a 5-MegaPixel (MP) automotive-grade CMOS Image Sensor (CIS) of SmartSens Automotive Sensor (AT) Series. The SC530AT image sensor is AEC-Q100 Grade 2 compliant. Employing SmartSens’ advanced technologies including CarSens^®-RS technology, the new BSI image sensor features high sensitivity, High Dynamic Range (HDR), and low noise, delivering clear, precise, and reliable imaging performance for automotive in-cabin applications such as Occupancy Monitoring System (OMS) and infotainment systems.

SmartSens AT Series now features automotive-grade CISs with resolution from 1MP to 8MP, providing high-quality imaging solutions for automotive viewing applications, automotive sensing applications, and automotive in-cabin monitoring applications.

Main features

Low light imaging

To cope with low-light conditions in the automotive cabin, the SC530AT image sensor features high sensitivity, high dynamic range, and low noise, delivering high-quality image output for OMS.

Utilizing SmartSens’ advanced technologies including CarSens^®-RS, SFCPixel^®, the BSI image sensor achieves significant improvement in Quantum Efficiency (QE), enabling its clear imaging in low light conditions such as underground parking lot or night drive.

SC530AT supports PixGain HDR^®and 2-exposure staggered HDR (SHDR) modes, which provide significant improvement in dynamic range, yielding high-quality, precise image output with rich highlight and shadow details. With 2-exposure SHDR mode enabled, the new image sensor can achieve a high dynamic range of over 100dB, allowing for precise image output with rich layers and details. This enables the capture of facial expressions, status, and behavior of passengers more accurately for OMS applications.

Thanks to SmartSens' advanced CarSens^®-RS technology and optimized readout circuit architecture, SC530AT achieves better noise control and high-temperature imaging performance. The Read Noise (RN) and Fixed Pattern Noise (FPN) are as low as 1.0e- and 0.2e-, respectively, bringing clean, low-noise images to the cameras. At a temperature of 105°C, the DSNU, Dark Current (DC), and White Pixel (White Pixel) of SC530AT are reduced by 51%, 25%, and 5%, respectively, ensuring its excellent and stable image outputs for OMS even after long-term operation at high temperatures.

Compatibility with AI ISP

SmartSens’ 5-MegaPixel (MP) CIS SC530AT is compatible with Flyingchip’s AI ISP M1 to form a on-device vision combo solution for OMS. In this solution, the real-time image data captured by SC530AT is optimized by M1’s built-in ISP algorithms and NPU’s acceleration, yielding a significant improvement in image quality. Hence, this combo solution provides clear and reliable image outputs for OMS cameras, further accelerating the image data processing of automotive OMS and infotainment systems.

SC530AT is sampling now and will be mass-produced in Q2 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.