High Definition Imaging Sensors to Operate in Poor Lighting

Samsung has recently unveiled two imaging sensors to be used in applications for smart phones and other products that are expected to provide high quality performance in poor lighting conditions.

The S5K3H2 is an 8-megapixel CMOS sensor that incorporates the company’s 1.4 micron rear lit pixel technology that enables users to capture better photos even in poorly lit environments. It has the capability to provide high quality pictures and will be able to capture videos at high definition resolution at 30FPS. It is also power efficient featuring a long battery life.

The second sensor is the 12-megapixel S5K3L1 also featuring rear lighting and offers an optional RGB-white color filter array that will minimize noise and allows for a brighter image. The choice of a filter is available along with an extra logic chip. The chip converts the RGB-white to RGB Bayer pattern. The device will be able to record 1080p HD videos at 60FPS. Both the 8-megapixel and 12-megapixel sensors will begin to be mass produced in the second quarter  and third quarter respectively. They will be displayed at the Mobile World Congress later in February.