A leader in advanced semiconductor technology, Samsung Electronics announced a 1.0μm-pixel-based 16 megapixel (MP) CMOS image sensor for use in advanced mobile devices.https://cdn.specpick.com/images/photonics/galaxy_s6_camera_300.jpg712370
Samsung’s image sensor, “S5K3P3” has leveraged the ISOCELL technology to enable high performance 1.0μm pixels. These small pixel minimize the overall size and height of an image sensor module, making it an ideal solution for today’s increasingly thinner mobile devices.
Kyushik Hong, Vice President and Head of S.LSI Marketing at Samsung Electronics said that they were pleased to deliver an advanced 1.0μm-pixel imager that meets both high-resolution and slim design requirements for smartphone cameras.
Samsung’s 16Mp image sensor is built with 1.0μm pixels and reduces the module’s overall height by 20 percent, compared to current 1.12μm-pixel based 16Mp sensor modules. Enabling a module z-height that is less than 5mm, the S5K3P3 offers designers the ability to develop a mobile device with minimal camera protrusion without compromising on resolution.
The use of ISOCELL technology has reduced color crosstalk of neighboring pixels by adding physical barriers between each pixel. This has increased light sensitivity and effectively controls the collection of photons, resulting in higher color fidelity even in poor lighting conditions.
By combining ISOCELL technology with 1.0μm pixels, the S5K3P3 image sensor will provide manufacturers with a differentiated design option.