SmartSens Introduces Upgraded 5MP Image Sensor for AI PCs and Tablets

Laptops and tablets continue trending toward ultra-slim form factors, full-screen designs, and AI-driven interactions. With AI PCs rapidly becoming mainstream, features like video conferencing, facial recognition, human presence detection, and always-on standby sensing have become standard requirements. This in turn places higher demands on PC image sensors for miniaturization, low power consumption, and reliable imaging across all usage scenarios.

Shanghai, China, June 18, 2026, SmartSens Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (SSE STAR MARKET: 688213), a technologically advanced CMOS image sensor supplier, introduces SC522PC, a 5MP high-performance CMOS image sensor designed for AI PCs and tablets. Built on SmartClarity^®-XL technology platform with a 65nm stacked BSI process, SC522PC integrates proprietary PixGain HDR^® and SFCPixel^® technologies, delivering an ultra-compact form factor, high dynamic range, high frame rate, and low power consumption. SC522PC supports the mainstream 16:10 screen aspect ratio, making it suitable for a wide range of applications including HD video conferencing, intelligent facial recognition, human presence detection, and always-on standby. It fully addresses the all-scenario high-definition imaging and AI sensing requirements of slim and intelligent devices.

Main Features

Optimized for 16:10 Mainstream Screen Aspect Ratio

As AI PCs and tablets see growing demands for multitasking, multimedia and productivity, the traditional 4:3 screen, limited by its aspect ratio, is gradually being replaced by widescreen formats. SC522PC supports the industry‑standard 16:10 aspect ratio output, precisely matching the narrow‑bezel designs of modern AI PCs and tablets. It delivers full‑frame images with no cropping or black bars in video conferencing and live streaming, significantly enhancing the visual experience. In addition, to meet increasingly thin‑and‑light design requirements, SC522PC features an ultra‑slim module with a Y‑dimension of less than 4 mm, reducing bezel space while maintaining imaging performance. This aligns well with the trend toward slimmer devices.

Comprehensive Performance Optimization

SC522PC is built on SmartSens’ advanced SmartClarity^®‑XL technology platform and integrates proprietary PixGain HDR^® and SFCPixel^® core technologies. Even in complex lighting conditions, it delivers clear, detailed, high‑quality imagery with low latency, fully supporting diverse applications such as video conferencing, facial recognition, human presence detection, and always‑on standby.

High Dynamic Range

SC522PC integrates SmartSens’ proprietary PixGain HDR^® and ColGain HDR^® technologies, delivering up to 73.7dB dynamic range. It captures clear, artifact‑free images in challenging lighting conditions such as strong backlight or high contrast, while preserving facial and environmental details, significantly enhancing the user experience in video conferencing and real‑time interactive scenarios.

High Frame Rate and Low Latency

SC522PC supports 60fps HD output, significantly reducing the stuttering and motion blur common in conventional 30fps video capture. It effectively lowers latency and achieves smooth, real‑time image capture. With its excellent high‑frame‑rate performance, the sensor is well suited for HD video conferencing and dynamic facial recognition. Even in scenarios involving fast movement, gesture control, or changes in face angle, the SC522PC delivers continuous, fluid images while preserving critical details, ensuring stable and reliable AI recognition and video interaction.

Ultra-Low Power Consumption

SC522PC supports Always-On Video (AOV) functionality. By intelligently switching between 1fps low‑frame-rate mode and 60fps normal operation, it enables extended standby time. This efficiently supports PC human presence detection and always‑on standby, empowering AI PCs and tablets to sustain continuous intelligent interaction while maintaining ultra‑low power consumption.

Excellent Low-Light Imaging

SC522PC leverages SmartSens’ proprietary SFCPixel^® technology and advanced ultra-low-noise readout circuitry, delivering high sensitivity with effective noise suppression. Even in complex lighting environment such as indoor, backlit, or nighttime scenes, it outputs clear, bright, and finely detailed high-quality images for AI PCs and tablets, significantly improving imaging performance in low-light and backlit scenarios. To support the AI-driven evolution of PCs, SmartSens has rolled out a series of CMOS image sensors for PC applications, including the SC020MPC (0.16MP), SC038MPC (0.3MP), SC200PC (2MP), SC521PC (5MP), and SC522PC (5MP). This product portfolio covers both intelligent sensing and high-definition imaging, empowering imaging upgrades for laptop and tablet with comprehensive AI capabilities.

SC522PC is currently available for sampling, with mass production scheduled for Q3 2026. For more information, 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 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.