Thursday, October 22, 2020

Smartsens 2.7um Pixel Combines Global Shutter with 40% QE @ 940nm

Smartsens unveils a 1.3MP pixel global shutter image sensor SC133GS. The new sensor uses 2.7μm pixels in 1/4" optical format and is aimed to the DMS systems to monitor the driver's driving state and attention to driving safety.

SC133GS is said to have the industry's highest QE for a global shutter sensor @ 940nm light exceeding 40%. The sensor also has a single-shot HDR mode. SC133GS is in mass production now.

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  1. why is global shutter used for such an application? Is it necessary?

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    1. Because the scene is illuminated by a flash LED in order to reduce ambient light influence.

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  2. any indication for cost?

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  3. Is this the same as the AMS 1.3MP sensor? as part of the collaboration between the two companies?

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    1. The AMS sensor had a slightly larger pixel (2.8um) but yes it looks like it is very similar.

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  4. http://image-sensors-world.blogspot.com/2020/01/ams-presents-first-fruit-of-its.html
    the ams CGSS130 that in the meantime seems to be called Mira130 looks pretty similar to the Smartsens

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