Samsung Electronics, a known brand across the globe announced its newest 12 megapixel (Mp) image sensor for smartphones, which will elevate the quality of mobile phone pictures.
The image sensor, which has already begun mass production is equipped with Dual Pixel technology that has been reserved for DSLR cameras. The technology enables rapid auto-focus for fast photo shooting while producing premium image quality on mobile devices, even in low light situations.
Ben K. Hur, Vice President of Marketing, System LSI Business at Samsung Electronics, said: “With 12 million pixels working as a phase detection auto-focus (PDAF) agent, the new image sensor brings professional auto-focusing performance to a mobile device.Consumers will be able to capture their daily events and precious moments instantly on a smartphone as the moments unfold, regardless of lighting conditions.”
Managed by two photodiodes, Samsung’s new image sensor with Dual Pixel technology, dedicates less than five percent of its pixels, with one photodiode each that converts light particles into measurable photo-current for phase detection.
The sensor also incorporates Samsung’s ISOCELL technology, which isolates the photodiodes in each pixel with a physical wall to further reduce color cross talk, maximizing the image sensor’s performance.
Packed with a 65 nanometer (nm) sensor and 28nm logic chip, the Dual Pixel image sensor technology is said to deliver outstanding photo-taking experiences in today’s sleek smartphones.
