Aptina Announces CMOS sensors for DSLR's and compacts

Photokina 2010:Developer Aptina sensor has a 16Mp APS-C CMOS sensor capable of full 1080p HD video at 30 fps. The MT9H004 sensor uses the company latest DR-pix technology becomes more signal/noise ratio under low-light conditions, delivering better quality at high ISO pictures. The sensor is capable of producing full resolution images at 10 FPS and is intended for use in the DSLR. The company also has a 14mp CMOS sensor with full 1080p HD video recording capabilities for compact and hybrid cameras announced. Both sensors are planned to mass production in the first quarter of 2011.
Press release:

New Imaging Sensor provides maximum SNR on lighting of the scene and ISO Speed conditions (MT9H004)
San Jose, CA, September 21, 2010-Aptina, the leading innovator of CMOS imaging technology, today announces its powerful, versatile APS-c size 16 Megapixel (MP) MT9H004 image sensor.The new sensor MT9H004 designed specifically for the image quality of professional photographers, and offers high sensitivity, low dark current and low readout noise to 16MP still image recording of 10 frames per second. To make use of the latest in dynamic company response (DR) pixel technology innovation, called Aptina ™ DR-pix ™ technology, delivers new APS-C size image solution an increase in dB signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) in low-light conditions without the performance in environments with high light, where a Max SNR of 47dB. The new solution from aptina is also offers advanced features, such as live video support, and breath-taking view 1080p/30 fps high-definition (HD) video recording.
Until recently, the performance and image quality requirements for DSLR camera applications an obstacle for most standard CMOS image sensors.With its unique pixel technological innovations is the new MT9H004 aptina is an attractive alternative for applications in this growing market. in fact, an analyst firm TSR treasure CMOS image sensor for the DSLR market shipments to be 12.5 million in 2013, 4 million in 2007, with a lot of this growth comes from the new compact mirrorless segment of the market.
"Designed by our design center from Japan to the highest image quality, our new APS-c size sensor delivers the maximum signal/noise ratio in all scene lighting and ISO speed conditions," said Junichi Nakamura, Director of the Aptina Japan Design Center. "The positive reception of our sensor that had received the following texts from the DSLR camera makers underlines the SNR and international scene dynamic range performance we have been able to achieve."
"For our new high-performance APS-c size 16 Megapixel CMOS image sensor, the possibility of the DSLR camera in the next few years is huge," said Sandor Barna, General Manager of the Business Unit of the Aptina Camera. "Our new sensor is only the first step in our attempt to a prominent position in this exciting market. "
Aptina DR-pix technology
Aptina is the innovative approach to improving the performance in low light without compromising image quality uses a dynamic reaction pixel, called Aptina DR-pix technology.Aptina DR-pix-technology combines two modes in the design of one pixel-get low conversion mode for large cargo treatment capacity in bright scenes and get a high conversion mode with high sensitivity and low read noise for low-light scenes. the result is a sensor, such as 16MP MT9H004 of the company, which has the best noise performance as possible on all ISO speed conditions.For more information, please visit the Web site at Aptina http://www.aptina.com/news/press/aptina_takes_a_bold_new_step_into_dslr_market_with_new_aps-c_format_16mp_image_sensor/www.aptina.com/products/technology/aptina_dr-pix.jsp
Availability
Sampling now, the new 16MP MT9H004 Aptina image sensor available in a package of 116-pin CLCC. mass CYQ1 production is scheduled for 2011.
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High speed solution for Digital Still camera with full High Definition 1080p/60 fps power
San Jose, CA, September 21, 2010-Aptina, the leading innovator of CMOS imaging technology, introduces the latest addition to the growing portfolio of the company for high-quality image sensors. image sensor of The 14 MT9F002 megapixel (MP) integrates the company's latest technology Aptina ™ A-PIX ™, pixel, resulting in an increase of almost 25% in low-light sensitivity (CCD-equivalent of a 35 mm camera), and greatly improved, high-quality still image recording during service previous 14MP image sensor.
The high speed sensor MT9F002 combines an improved 1.4-micron pixel with advanced features, such as electronic image stabilization (MER) and digital adjustments. the new sensor also has full HD (1080p/60 fps) video capabilities and flexible, high-Speed interface options, including four-lane HiSPi ™ (pixel high-speed serial interface) and parallel or four-lane MIPI ®. of these functions and possibilities, the MT9F002 solution enables a new generation of hybrid digital camera (DSC) products, differentiated mainstream solutions. The Aptina announcement comes the Photokina 2010 international trade fair in Cologne begins.
The newly enhanced Aptina MT9F002 builds on the success of the company MT9F001, the industry's first CMOS 14MP specifically for point-and-and hybrid cameras. improvement of both the original design of the sensor and the company 1.4-micron pixel showing Aptina commitment to innovations from the lab customer products quickly.
"The level of the performance of this sensor has exceeded our expectations and those of our customers," says Sandor Barna, Vice President and General Manager of the Group of consumers camera on Aptina. "With the improvements we have integrated in this pixel sensor with our innovative technology, we offer the performance requirements of our customers. "
Availability
The Aptina MT9F002 sampling begins in October in limited quantities. the sensor is available in a 48-pin iLCC package for HiSPi and parallel or bare die for MIPI. mass CYQ1 production is scheduled for 2011.

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