Shanghai, China, March 16, 2023 SmartSens Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (SSE STAR MARKET: 688213), a technologically-advanced CMOS image sensor supplier, recently announced SC880SL, an 8MP CMOS Image Sensor (CIS) of SmartSens Star Light (SL) Series. Employing SmartSens’ advanced technologies including SmartClarity®-2, SFCPixel®, NIR+, and ultra-low noise readout circuit, the BSI SC880SL image sensor delivers enhanced performance in low-light imaging, night vision, and imaging at high temperatures. As a high-performance CIS with large optical format, SC880SL brings ultra-starlight 4K vision output to high-end security cameras. <div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1679368849985238100.jpg"/></div><div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1679368850625005516.png"/></div>Low-light imagingCIS suppliers have been pursuing technological advances in low-light imaging performance to meet the needs of security cameras in all-day operation. The BSI SC880SL image sensor comes in a 1/1.2-inch optical format, which allows for a larger light sensitive area of each pixel, thereby providing brighter and clearer image output in low-light environments. According to the data from testing, SC880SL has a minimum SNR1s of 0.18lux, achieving an equivalent imaging performance of similar stacked CIS. <div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1679368851428597100.jpg"/></div>SC880SL is equipped with SmartSens’ advanced technologies including SmartClarity®-2 and SFCPixel®, which enable its improved imaging performance. Compared with similar stacked CIS in the industry, SC880SL has a 33% rise in Full Well Capacity (FWC), and a 2dB increase in Maximum Signal-to-Noise Ratio (Max SNR), delivering excellent low-light imaging performance to high-end security cameras.<div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1679368853047444814.jpg"/></div>Night vision outputTo support security cameras that require Near-Infrared (NIR) light under low-illumination conditions, SC880SL utilizes SmartSens’ NIR+ technology, achieving a maximum QE of 38% at 850nm and 24% at 940nm, thereby providing excellent night vision output even in ultra-low illumination environments. Imaging at high temperaturesThe upgraded CIS processes used on SC880SL enable SC880SL’s enhanced imaging performance at high temperatures. The conventional Silicon Nitride (SiN) film is replaced with high-stress SiN film, which significantly improves the sensor’s image quality in high-temperature environments. The ultra-low noise readout circuit used on SC880SL hinders darkcurrent and white pixels greatly. Compared with its predecessor, SC880SL has a 35% reduction in DarkCurrent (DC) and a 50% fall in Dark Signal Non-Uniformity (DSNU), leading to its brilliant vision output at high temperatures. <div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1679368850094322691.jpg"/></div>In addition, SC880SL supports Staggered HDR mode with a dynamic range of more than 100dB. “The steady growth of the intelligent security industry leads to the boom of the security verticals, while a variety of demands for security applications arises. SmartSens is committed to the research and development of high-performance CIS solutions, which further meet or go beyond customers’ needs,” said Ms. Peiling Zhang, Chief Marketing Officer at SmartSens Technology, “As SmartSens’ first 8MP CIS in a 1/1.2&quot; optical format, the SC880SL image sensor delivers 4K vision output at ultra-starlight level. Featuring SmartSens’ advanced full-color night vision with NIR+ technology, SC880SL comes in a large optical format that increases sensitivity. Powered by the upgraded CIS processes, the SC880SL image sensor offers excellent imaging performance at high temperatures, which makes it a competitive, high-performance imaging solution to empower intelligent security applications.”<div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1679368850170175221.png"/></div>SC880SL is sampling now and will be mass-produced in Q3 2023. 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.

SmartSens Releases New Ultra-Starlight 8MP CMOS Image Sensor with Large Optical Format for High-End Security Cameras

Shanghai, China, February 24, 2023 SmartSens Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (SSE STAR MARKET: 688213), a technologically-advanced CMOS image sensor supplier, recently announced the latest CMOS Image Sensor (CIS) of SmartSens Pro series, SC5336P. As SmartSens’ first 5MP CIS with DSI-2 technology, the 3K resolution SC5336P employs SmartSens’ proprietary technologies including SFCPixel® and ultra-low noise readout circuit, bringing vivid, full-color vision output under low-light conditions. Equipped with the upgraded technologies, the SC5336P image sensor delivers Pro-series imaging performance in high-temperature environments, thereby empowering analog security cameras. <div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1677742871883412915.png"/></div>3K video output in a 16:9 formatIn the mainstream security market, the development of 3K resolution applications is accelerating due to the following factors: While working with the same master control chip, a 3K resolution CIS matches a 1/2.7-inch lens, just as a 2K resolution CIS does; Though 4K resolution CISs provide better image capture than 2K and 3K resolution CISs, the data transmission for 4K resolution CISs requires more costs on bandwidth configuration. SmartSens SC5336P image sensor is now released, after the successful launch of SmartSens’ well-recognized 5MP security CISs in 2021. Utilizing DSI-2 technology, the 5MP SC5336P image sensor supports 3K video output in a 16:9 format, enabling analog security cameras to capture clearer videos with richer details. Pro-series imaging performance in high-temperature environmentsDeveloped on the 12-inch wafer, the SC5336P image sensor leverages SmartSens’ proprietary technologies including SFCPixel®, DSI-2, and ultra-low noise readout circuit, achieving advanced low-light imaging performance. In high-temperature environments, certain specifications of SC5336P’s imaging performance are equivalent to those of similar 5MP BSI CISs in the industry. The upgraded technology used on SC5336P reduces the area of STI between PDs, which hinders white pixels and dark current effectively, and hence improved image quality in high-temperature environments. Compared with 5MP BSI CISs of similar specifications in the industry, SC5336P has a 64% drop in Dark Signal Non-Uniformity (DSNU) and a 25% fall in white pixels, which can remove purple fringing, therefore allowing for high-quality video output in high-temperature environments. The blooming of SC5336P is 55% lower than 5MP BSI CISs of similar specifications in the industry, which reduces the glow under backlight or night light effectively. In addition, SC5336P supports Staggered HDR mode with a dynamic range of more than 100dB. <div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1677742905814240989.jpg"/></div><div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1677742918253226286.png"/></div>“With the security industry’s rapid development towards higher levels of intelligence and resolution, SmartSens’ CIS solutions are designed to meet or go beyond customers’ needs,” said Ms. Peiling Zhang, Chief Marketing Officer at SmartSens Technology, “SmartSens’ new Pro series CIS, SC5336P, serves as SmartSens’ first 5MP 3K CIS with DSI-2 technology, delivering high-quality, vivid, full-color vision output to analog security cameras, even in high-temperature environments. SmartSens Pro series now features CISs with resolution of up to 5MP. With strong dedication, SmartSens will develop and launch more high-performance CIS solutions that bring premium imaging performance to a variety of security applications.”<div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1677742939470585368.png"/></div>SC5336P is sampling now and will be mass-produced in Q1 2023. 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.

SmartSens Announces New 5MP CMOS Image Sensor with DSI-2 Technology for Analog Security Cameras

Shanghai, China, February 17, 2023 SmartSens Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (SSE STAR MARKET: 688213), a technologically-advanced CMOS image sensor supplier, recently announced SC080CS, the latest CMOS Image Sensor (CIS) solution of SmartSens Cellphone Sensor (CS) Series. The pixel size in the SC080CS image sensor is 2.24μm*2.24μm. As a QVGA (240×320) image sensor, SC080CS is equipped with a built-in ISP, delivering high-quality image output to cellphone cameras. <div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1676945511368682425.png"/></div>SC080CS has both monochrome and RGGB versions, which can be offered in a 9-Pin CSP package. Leveraging SmartSens’ proprietary SFCPixel® technology, SC080CS achieves a sensitivity of up to 3649 mV/lux· s, which enables its excellent imaging performance in low-light environments. The built-in ISP of SC080CS contains algorithms including Automatic Exposure Control (AEC) / Automatic Gain Control (AGC), Auto White Balance (AWB), Defect Pixel Correction (DPC), tone mapping, Black Level Correction (BLC), noise reduction, etc., which significantly improve the image quality. The SC080CS image sensor provides image output in YUV 422 or RAW data format via Serial Data (SDA). In addition, SC080CS supports dual DOVDD (1.8V and 2.8V), which makes it compatible with many consumer applications. <div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1676945511083925733.png"/></div>Both monochrome and RGGB versions of SC080CS have been mass-produced. For more information or to request a sample, please contact SmartSens Sales Representatives: cs@smartsenstech.comAbout 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.

SmartSens Introduces New QVGA Image Sensor with Built-In ISP for Cellphone Cameras

Shanghai, China, February 9, 2023 SmartSens Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (SSE STAR MARKET: 688213), a technologically-advanced CMOS image sensor supplier, recently announced SC233AT, a 2.3-MegaPixel (MP) automotive-grade CMOS Image Sensor (CIS) of SmartSens Automotive Sensor (AT) Series. Utilizing SmartSens’ proprietary technologies including LightBox IR™, SmartGS®-2, SFCPixel®, and single-frame knee point HDR, the BSI global shutter image sensor with built-in ISP, SC233AT, delivers high-quality, precise image outputs with clear details under low-light or complex lighting conditions. Compliant with AEC-Q100 Grade 2 and ISO 26262 ASIL B, SC233AT serves as a high-performance and reliable imaging solution for in-cabin monitoring applications such as Driver Monitoring System (DMS) and Occupant Monitoring System (OMS). <div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1675999960770664033.png"/></div>SmartSens AT Series now features ten 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. Low light imaging performanceAs SmartSens’ first automotive-grade CIS to adopt LightBox IR™ technology, SC233AT features improved Near-Infrared (NIR) sensitivity, which is a key parameter for the imaging sensitivity and clarity of DMS/OMS. The upgraded Deep Trench Isolation (DTI) between pixels reduces pixel crosstalk, enabling SC233AT’s clear image capture of the driver and the entire cabin in low-light environments, thereby ensuring the accuracy of Artificial Intelligence (AI) training and recognition.Employing SmartGS®-2 and SFCPixel® technologies, SC233AT achieves high-precision, latency-free imaging with a sensitivity of up to 9650mV/lux*s, allowing for real-time image capture of driver/occupants’ heads and eyes, which significantly improves the detection effectiveness of DMS/OMS.Thanks to SmartSens’ proprietary ultra-low noise readout circuit, the read noise and Photo Response Non-Uniformity (PRNU) of SC233AT are reduced to 2.85e- and 0.66% respectively, enabling the sensor’s clearer image outputs. <div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1676000339243830250.jpg"/></div>Enhanced image qualityThe built-in ISP on SC233AT brings about higher image quality and enhanced image details of the image output. Algorithms of the built-in ISP including Automatic Gain Control (AGC), Automatic Exposure Control (AEC), noise reduction, and edge enhancement can remove image noise and highlight important image details, leading to enhanced image quality, which satisfies the need of high-precision images for DMS/OMS. To resolve issues caused by challenging lighting conditions, e.g., overexposure under frontlighting, and underexposure under backlighting, algorithms of the built-in ISP brighten image shadows and mitigate image highlights, resulting in the sensor’s clear image outputs under variable lighting conditions, hence improving the performance of in-cabin monitoring systems towards complex traffic scenes. <div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1675999963388532305.jpg" width="100%" style="width:100%"/></div>High Dynamic Range (HDR)CMOS image sensors with HDR have been brought to great attention since the image quality of in-cabin DMS/OMS cameras can be affected by light from outside the vehicle. SC233AT utilizes single-frame knee point HDR in producing HDR images. Unlike conventional HDR imaging, the single-frame knee point HDR approach expands the dynamic range of the sensor via the control of pixel imaging sequence, and hence non-linear optical response is achieved. Consequently, the global shutter SC233AT image sensor provides artifact-free image outputs at a high dynamic range of up to 91.5dB. Under complex lighting conditions, SC233AT’s image outputs with rich highlight and shadow details support DMS/OMS in all-day image capture of driver/occupants’ faces, eyes, and motions, thus promoting more advanced autonomous driving functions. <div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1676017019115743072.jpg"/></div>“The intelligent automobile industry is at a critical stage of stepping into higher levels of autonomous driving, with the rapid growth in the installation rate of DMS/OMS on vehicles,” said Mr. Kevin Shao, Vice President of Automotive Division at SmartSens Technology. “SmartSens’ new 2.3MP automotive-grade CIS with built-in ISP, SC233AT, features high dynamic range, NIR imaging, and BSI global shutter technology, bringing high-quality images to automotive in-cabin camera applications. In addition, SC233AT is compliant with AEC-Q100 Grade 2 and ISO 26262 ASIL B, which makes it a safe and reliable solution for in-cabin monitoring applications including DMS/OMS, thereby promoting the development of autonomous driving towards higher levels of autonomy.”<div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1675999963529344470.png"/></div>SC233AT has both monochrome and RGB-IR versions. SC233AT is sampling now and will be mass-produced in Q2 2023. 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.

SmartSens Announces 2.3MP Automotive-Grade Global Shutter CMOS Image Sensor with Built-In ISP for In-Cabin Monitoring Applications

Shanghai, China, December 8, 2022 SmartSens Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (SSE STAR MARKET: 688213), a technologically-advanced CMOS image sensor supplier, recently announced its first linear CMOS Image Sensor (CIS), SC430LA. Employing SmartSens’ proprietary technologies including SmartGS®-2 and analog circuit, the 4K resolution, high-speed, BSI SC430LA image sensor features trilinear color mode, 32x analog gain, high stability, high precision, low noise, high line rate, etc., bringing fast, high-quality vision outputs with rich details to all-day industrial line scan cameras. <div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1670834053336775314.jpg"/></div>Main features 4K vision outputs with accurate colors and rich detailsWith the continuous development of intelligent manufacturing, more and more automated production lines are introducing industrial CISs to improve the efficiency and quality of production. Industrial CISs used in automated production lines shall provide stable, precise, and reliable image data during their all-day operation in hazardous environments such as high temperature, dust, and corrosion. Equipped with the advanced analog circuit, SC430LA can achieve up to 32x analog gain. A higher gain makes the image brighter, which requires the decreased brightness of the light source, thus reducing the heat and improving the efficiency of the whole machine vision system. This contributes to the high stability of the machine vision system’s capturing real-time, reliable image data constantly. Employing SmartGS®-2 technology, the BSI SC430LA image sensor has Quantum Efficiency (QE) of up to 77% at the 500nm wavelength, which is 10% higher than linear CISs with the same resolution in the industry, enabling precise 4K vision outputs under low-illumination conditions.<div class="media-wrap image-wrap float-left" style="float:left"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap float-left" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1670834057107418357.gif" width="100%" style="width:100%"/></div>Left: real-time image; Top right: real-time single-line image; Bottom right: slow playback image<div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1670834054174947852.jpg"/></div>In addition, SmartSens’ proprietary ultra-low noise readout circuit and upgraded color processing technologies lead to SC430LA’s excellent performance in noise control and color reproduction. The Fixed-Pattern Noise (FPN) and Photo Response Non-Uniformity (PRNU) of SC430LA are reduced to 0.28e- and 0.53%, respectively. The Dark Current (DC) of SC430LA is 51% lower than linear CISs with the same resolution in the industry. These result in the enhanced quality of SC430LA’s image capture with better color accuracy and richer image details, which fully meets the needs for high-precision CISs in the production lines. <div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1670834257157047088.jpg"/></div>Trilinear color mode for high-quality full-color imagingSC430LA has both monochrome and color versions. The monochrome version supports 1-line, 2-line, and 3-line modes. With its 3-line mode enabled, the monochrome SC430LA reaches a line rate of up to 100KHz, equivalent to that of linear CISs with the same resolution in the industry in 2-line mode. The monochrome SC430LA achieves a maximum line rate of 200KHz in 1-line mode, which can greatly improve the detection efficiency of line scan cameras, thereby supporting the upgrades of the industrial inspection industry efficiently. The color version of SC430LA supports bilinear mode and trilinear mode. The trilinear color mode can further enhance image quality by retaining more image details and reproducing true-to-life image colors, hence enabling clear, full-color image outputs. SC430LA also features low power supply voltage of 1.8V and 3.3V, which can support customers to realize optimized power distribution in a more cost-effective way.<div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1670834053942151755.png"/></div>“The transformation and upgrade of the manufacturing industry bring huge demands for high-end industrial cameras, and hence machine vision has become an essential field with a promising market potential,” said James Ouyang, Deputy General Manager at SmartSens Technology. “SmartSens’ first linear CIS, SC430LA, marks our expansion of machine vision applications from the consumer market to the industrial market, bringing about new business growth and potential for the company. While developing more CIS solutions for industrial machine vision applications, SmartSens will continue its dedication to the growth of multiple CIS product lines, providing high-performance CIS solutions for customers of various industries.”<div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1670834053184480001.png"/></div>SC430LA is sampling now and will be mass-produced in Q1 2023. 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.

SmartSens’ First Linear CMOS Image Sensor Brings Fast, High-Quality, 4K Vision Outputs to Industrial Line Scan Cameras

Shanghai, China, November 25, 2022 SmartSens Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (SSE STAR MARKET: 688213), a technologically-advanced CMOS image sensor supplier, recently announced SC850AT, an 8.3-MegaPixel (MP) automotive-grade CMOS Image Sensor (CIS), as the latest solution of SmartSens’ Automotive Sensor (AT) Series. Using SmartSens’ proprietary technologies including SmartClarity®-2, SFCPixel®, PixGain HDR®, LFS, and upgraded Raw domain algorithms, SC850AT delivers high resolution of 8.3MPs, high sensitivity, high dynamic range of up to 140dB, and effective LED flicker suppression. Compliant with AEC-Q100 Grade 2 and ISO 26262 ASIL B, SC850AT serves as a high-performance, reliable automotive-grade CIS solution for ADAS/AD cameras in the automobile industry. SmartSens AT Series features automotive-grade CISs with resolutions from 1MP to 8MP, providing high-quality imaging solutions for automotive viewing applications, automotive sensing applications, and automotive in-cabin camera applications. <div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1669691471902501163.png"/></div>Main features 140dB High Dynamic Range (HDR) To ensure driving safety, a must-have capability for automotive cameras is capturing high-quality images under variable lighting conditions, such as entering or exiting the tunnel, or driving into the sun. SC850AT has a high dynamic range of up to 140dB, which enables it to capture highlight and shadow details under complex lighting conditions. In addition to staggered HDR, SC850AT employs SmartSens’ proprietary PixGain HDR®, a technology that combines the high gain and low gain of the same frame into one, on its dual-pixel structure. While achieving 140dB HDR, SC850AT can provide image outputs with more precise details and avoid motion artifacts caused by HDR image fusion during high-speed drive, thereby meeting the need for increased HDR in automotive ADAS/AD applications. <div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1669691497711180881.jpg"/></div>Effective LED flicker suppression As a key component of automotive ADAS/AD applications, Automotive CIS needs to suppress the flicker that occurs when capturing images of items with LED light source, e.g., LED traffic lights and signs. SmartSens’ proprietary LED Flicker Suppression (LFS) technology used on SC850AT overrides the LED flicker frequency by extending the exposure time of certain pixels. As a result, SC850AT can output images of LED traffic lights/signs with no flicker, which supports ADAS/AD to identify LED traffic signals and automotive lights accurately. <div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1669691507360852368.gif" width="100%" style="width:100%"/></div>Full-color night vision outputs with enhanced image qualityFor ADAS, the detection distance and the accuracy of object recognition rely highly on automotive devices such as front view cameras, etc. A high-resolution front view camera supports ADAS to detect objects and/or potential road hazards from farther away, and hence promote driving safety. SC850AT features high resolution of 8.3MPs, which supports the ADAS front view camera to achieve a detection distance of more than 200 meters, thereby satisfying the demands for ADAS sensing application upgrades. Employing SmartSens’ proprietary technologies including SmartClarity®-2, SFCPixel®, and PixGain, SC850AT provides clear image capture under low-light/illumination conditions. Additionally, the ultra-low noise readout circuit and upgraded color processing technology of SC850AT significantly reduce Photo-Response Non-Uniformity (PRNU) to less than 0.8% and blooming to below 1%, which effectively hinders image noise as well as over splash effect of night light. This enables ADAS/AD camera to output images with more true-to-life color and richer details under low-light conditions such as night drive.SC850AT delivers enhanced image quality with upgraded Raw domain algorithms. Algorithms including Defective Pixel Correction (DPC), Black Level Correction (BLC), Lens Shading Correction (LSC), and Color Correction Matrix (CCM) are maintained, while algorithms such as noise reduction and HDR image fusion are specially optimized, hence SC850AT image sensor’s improved image quality with image details retained. AEC-Q100 and ISO26262 ASIL B complianceIn November 2022, SmartSens received the certificate of ISO 26262:2018 for development processes of up to Automotive Safety Integrity Level D (ASIL D, the most stringent level), which was a formal recognition of SmartSens’ efforts in developing automotive-grade CIS solutions that empower the development of intelligent vehicles. The SC850AT image sensor complies with both AEC-Q100 Grade 2 and ISO 26262 ASIL B, which makes it a reliable and safe solution for intelligent vehicles, thereby supporting ADAS to move forward to higher levels of autonomy.<div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1669691774263506825.jpg"/></div>ISO 26262:2018 ASIL D Certificate “Vehicle intelligence sets high standards for vehicle safety, driving safety, and assistance to driver’s understanding vehicle surroundings. Automotive sensing applications, especially front view cameras, usually require high resolution. An 8MP-level camera can achieve an object detection distance of over 200 meters and a wider field of view, which allows it to promote driving safety by looking further and more clearly,” said Mr. Kevin Shao, Vice President of Automotive Division at SmartSens Technology. “As SmartSens’ latest automotive CIS solution, SC850AT features full-color night vision outputs. What’s more, SC850AT can offer automotive sensing applications with 140dB HDR and LED flicker suppression, which fulfills the needs of automotive ADAS/AD cameras’ capturing accurate images with highlight and shadow details. The upgraded Raw domain algorithms enable SC850AT to retain more image information, allowing for better image processing outcomes with more precise image details. Compliant with AEC-Q100 Grade 2 and ISO 26262 ASIL B, the 8.3MP automotive-grade CMOS image sensor, SC850AT, is designed to empower the development of ADAS/AD cameras in the automobile industry.” <div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1669691546563673713.png"/></div>SC850AT is sampling now and will be mass-produced in Q2 2023. 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.

SmartSens Expands Its AT Series Family with an 8.3-Megapixel Automotive-Grade CMOS Image Sensor for ADAS/AD Cameras

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

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