Shanghai, China, July 10, 2025 SmartSens Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (SSE STAR MARKET: 688213), a technologically-advanced CMOS image sensor supplier, recently expanded its Automotive Sensor (AT) Series with SC326AT, a new 3-MegaPixel (MP) automotive-grade CMOS Image Sensor (CIS). SC326AT is compliant with ISO 26262 ASIL-B and ISO 21434. Developed upon CarSens®-XR process technology, the 3.0µm BSI image sensor SC326AT achieves significant improvement in sensitivity, noise control, imaging at high temperatures, and power consumption control. SC326AT supports High Dynamic Range (HDR) of up to 120dB and has built-in ISP. Thus, the SC326AT image sensor delivers clear, precise image output, which makes it ideal for automotive surround view cameras. <div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img id="" title="" alt="" loop="" autoplay="" controls="" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1753413904306290685.png"/></div> Main features High sensitivitySC326AT incorporates single pixel architecture with upgraded BSI structure and material to achieve improved sensitivity and Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) while retaining excellent color performance. The SC326AT image sensor has a peak Quantum Efficiency (peak QE) of 85% at the 520nm wavelength, enabling its bright and clear image capture under low-light conditions such as dim underground parking lots. <div class="media-wrap video-wrap"><video controls="" id="" title="" alt="" loop="" autoplay="" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1753413941408263512.mp4"></video></div>High Dynamic Range (HDR)SC326AT supports PixGain HDR® + VS mode (3-frame HDR) with a dynamic range of up to 120dB. High dynamic range can effectively retain more image highlights and shadow details, which further resolves the loss of image details under complex lighting conditions including backlight and strong light, and thus improves the accuracy of detection and recognition of automotive imaging systems. <div class="media-wrap video-wrap"><video controls="" id="" title="" alt="" loop="" autoplay="" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1753413965047802107.mp4"></video></div>Low noise and low power consumptionUtilizing SmartSens&#x27; advanced technologies including CarSens®-XR, SFCPixel®, and ultra-low noise readout circuits, SC326AT achieves enhanced performance in noise control. With maximum gain mode enabled, Fixed Pattern Noise (FPN) is approximately 52% lower than its predecessor. At a high temperature of 105℃, the DarkCurrent (DC), DSNU, and White Pixel (WP) are reduced by about 47%, 74%, and 14%, respectively. These enable the sensor’s low-noise and stable image output for automotive cameras even during long-hour operations. <div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img id="" title="" alt="" loop="" autoplay="" controls="" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1753414017607342646.png"/></div>Thanks to SmartSens’ CarSens®-XR technology, the BSI SC326AT achieves ultra-low power consumption. With PixGain HDR® + VS@YUV mode enabled, the typical power consumption is below 350mW, which helps reduce the operating heat of the whole automotive camera, thereby improving the reliability and stability of automotive cameras. <div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img id="" title="" alt="" loop="" autoplay="" controls="" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1753414047370739490.png"/></div> Built-in ISPSC326AT has a built-in ISP, which includes upgraded ISP algorithms. Featuring RAW domain, RGB domain, and YUV domain of the ISP pipeline, SmartSens’ upgraded ISP algorithms contain AGC, AEC, AWB, HDR, noise reduction, etc., which bring enhanced imaging performance in clarity, noise control, and color, thus resulting in its high-quality image output for automotive surround view cameras. “SC326AT is SmartSens’ first automotive-grade CMOS image sensor to be domestically designed and manufactured. Compared with its predecessor, the 3.0µm BSI SC326AT achieves enhanced performance in sensitivity, noise control, imaging at high temperatures, etc., making itself ideal for automotive surround view cameras,” said Mr. Wenjie Shi, Vice President of Product Marketing at SmartSens Technology. “SmartSens AT Series features automotive-grade CISs with resolution from 1MP to 8MP, which satisfy the needs for applications including ADAS, automotive sensing, and in-cabin monitoring.”<div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img id="" title="" alt="" loop="" autoplay="" controls="" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1753414083236844777.png"/></div>SC326AT is sampling now and will be mass-produced in Q4 2025. In terms of packaging, SC326AT supports iBGA, which is pin-to-pin compatible with its predecessor. For more information or to request a sample, please contact SmartSens Sales Representatives: cs@smartsenstech.com About SmartSens Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.SmartSens Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (SSE STAR MARKET: 688213) is a high-performance CMOS image sensor (CIS) chip design company. It is headquartered in Shanghai and has research centers in many cities around the world. SmartSens has been dedicated to pushing forward the frontier of imaging technology and growing in popularity among customers since it was established. SmartSens’ CMOS image sensors provide advanced imaging solutions for a broad range of areas such as surveillance, machine vision, automotive and cellphone cameras. SmartSens is committed to continuous innovation of products and fueling growth in numerous industries by delivering a more comprehensive portfolio of image sensors. Learn more at SmartSensTech.com.

SmartSens Announces New 3MP CMOS Image Sensor SC326AT for Surround View Cameras

Shanghai, China, April 17, 2025 SmartSens Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (SSE STAR MARKET: 688213), a technologically-advanced CMOS image sensor supplier, recently announced SC360AT, a new 3-MegaPixel (MP) automotive-grade CMOS Image Sensor (CIS) of SmartSens Automotive Sensor (AT) Series. Compliant with ISO 26262 ASIL-B and ISO 21434, SC360AT is SmartSens’ first Stacked BSI rolling shutter image sensor to develop upon CarSens®-XR Gen 2 process technology. Incorporating SmartSens’ advanced technology including SuperPixGain HDR™ 2.0, LFS, etc., the 3.0µm SC360AT features high sensitivity, High Dynamic Range (HDR), low noise, and low power consumption with LED Flicker Suppression (LFS), delivering clear, precise, and reliable imaging performance for ADAS cameras such as side view, rear view, and surround view cameras. <div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img id="" title="" alt="" loop="" autoplay="" controls="" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1752740528380156001.png"/></div>SmartSens AT Series now features automotive-grade CISs with resolution from 1MP to 8MP, providing high-quality imaging solutions for ADAS applications, automotive sensing applications, and in-cabin monitoring applications. Main featuresHigh sensitivityThe SC360AT image sensor incorporates SuperPixGain HDR™ 2.0 technology to achieve improvement in both sensitivity and Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) through single pixel architecture and overflow charge storage. The SC360AT has a sensitivity of up to 12,348 mV/lux*s and a peak Quantum Efficiency (QE) of 82% at the 520nm wavelength. Compared to the conventional split-pixel CIS, the SC360AT effectively resolves issues such as pixel crosstalk and color distortion, delivering brighter and clearer images for automotive cameras, even in low-light conditions. <div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img id="" title="" alt="" loop="" autoplay="" controls="" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1752740571541628590.png"/></div>High Dynamic Range (HDR)SC360AT supports multiple HDR modes including SuperPixGain HDR™ + VS and SuperPixGain HDR™, which satisfy the needs of performance upgrades of various automotive cameras. With SuperPixGain HDR™ + VS mode (4-frame HDR) enabled, SC360AT can achieve a high dynamic range of up to 140dB, which can effectively resolve the loss of image details under challenging lighting conditions such as backlight (tunnel exit) and strong light (high beams of oncoming vehicles at night), and thereby improve the accuracy and efficiency of automotive camera detection and recognition. SC360AT supports SuperPixGain HDR™ mode (3-frame HDR with a dynamic range of over 110dB), which combines three frames of different gains at the same exposure, enabling clear, real-time image captures with highlight and shadow details. <div class="media-wrap video-wrap"><video controls="" id="" title="" alt="" loop="" autoplay="" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1752740603704656143.mp4"></video></div>Low noise and low power consumptionThanks to SmartSens&#x27; advanced technologies including SFCPixel® and ultra-low noise readout circuits, SC360AT has excellent performance in noise control. Compared with similar products in the industry, the Read Noise (RN), Fixed Pattern Noise (FPN), and PRNU are reduced by about 11%, 21%, and 49%, respectively, enabling the sensor’s clear and low-noise image output for automotive cameras even in low-light scenes, which helps increase the accuracy of image recognition and detection of intelligent automobile vision systems. <div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img id="" title="" alt="" loop="" autoplay="" controls="" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1752740657514168629.png"/></div>Utilizing SmartSens’ CarSens®-XR Gen 2 technology, the stacked BSI SC360AT achieves ultra-low power consumption. With SuperPixGain HDR™ + VS mode (4-frame HDR) enabled, the typical power consumption is below 310mW, which helps reduce the operating heat of the whole automotive camera, thereby improving the reliability and stability of the automotive camera. LED Flicker Suppression (LFS)To resolve stripes and flashing spots of CIS’ imaging caused by LED flickering, SC360AT employs SmartSens’ proprietary LED Flicker Suppression (LFS) technology, a technology that suppresses LED flickers via overriding the LED flicker frequency by extending the exposure time of certain pixels, which can resolve the image flickering caused by LED light sources such as LED traffic signals and driving lights.<div class="media-wrap video-wrap"><video controls="" id="" title="" alt="" loop="" autoplay="" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1752740693484790248.mp4"></video></div><div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img id="" title="" alt="" loop="" autoplay="" controls="" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1752740743004326123.png"/></div>SC360AT is sampling now and will be mass-produced in Q3 2025. For packages, SC360AT supports both iBGA and COB. For more information or to request a sample, please contact SmartSens Sales Representatives: cs@smartsenstech.com About SmartSens Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.SmartSens Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (SSE STAR MARKET: 688213) is a high-performance CMOS image sensor (CIS) chip design company. It is headquartered in Shanghai and has research centers in many cities around the world. SmartSens has been dedicated to pushing forward the frontier of imaging technology and growing in popularity among customers since it was established. SmartSens’ CMOS image sensors provide advanced imaging solutions for a broad range of areas such as surveillance, machine vision, automotive and cellphone cameras. SmartSens is committed to continuous innovation of products and fueling growth in numerous industries by delivering a more comprehensive portfolio of image sensors. Learn more at SmartSensTech.com.

SmartSens Announces New 3MP CMOS Image Sensor SC360AT for ADAS Cameras

Shanghai, China, February 6, 2025 SmartSens Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (SSE STAR MARKET: 688213), a technologically-advanced CMOS image sensor supplier, recently announced SC530AT, a 5-MegaPixel (MP) automotive-grade CMOS Image Sensor (CIS) of SmartSens Automotive Sensor (AT) Series. The SC530AT image sensor is AEC-Q100 Grade 2 compliant. Employing SmartSens’ advanced technologies including CarSens®-RS technology, the new BSI image sensor features high sensitivity, High Dynamic Range (HDR), and low noise, delivering clear, precise, and reliable imaging performance for automotive in-cabin applications such as Occupancy Monitoring System (OMS) and infotainment systems. <div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1752142238975191358.png"/></div>SmartSens AT Series now features automotive-grade CISs with resolution from 1MP to 8MP, providing high-quality imaging solutions for automotive viewing applications, automotive sensing applications, and automotive in-cabin monitoring applications. Main featuresLow light imagingTo cope with low-light conditions in the automotive cabin, the SC530AT image sensor features high sensitivity, high dynamic range, and low noise, delivering high-quality image output for OMS. <div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1752142276356399655.png"/></div>Utilizing SmartSens’ advanced technologies including CarSens®-RS, SFCPixel®, the BSI image sensor achieves significant improvement in Quantum Efficiency (QE), enabling its clear imaging in low light conditions such as underground parking lot or night drive. SC530AT supports PixGain HDR®and 2-exposure staggered HDR (SHDR) modes, which provide significant improvement in dynamic range, yielding high-quality, precise image output with rich highlight and shadow details. With 2-exposure SHDR mode enabled, the new image sensor can achieve a high dynamic range of over 100dB, allowing for precise image output with rich layers and details. This enables the capture of facial expressions, status, and behavior of passengers more accurately for OMS applications. Thanks to SmartSens&#x27; advanced CarSens®-RS technology and optimized readout circuit architecture, SC530AT achieves better noise control and high-temperature imaging performance. The Read Noise (RN) and Fixed Pattern Noise (FPN) are as low as 1.0e- and 0.2e-, respectively, bringing clean, low-noise images to the cameras. At a temperature of 105°C, the DSNU, Dark Current (DC), and White Pixel (White Pixel) of SC530AT are reduced by 51%, 25%, and 5%, respectively, ensuring its excellent and stable image outputs for OMS even after long-term operation at high temperatures.<div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1752142301069335294.jpg"/></div>Compatibility with AI ISPSmartSens’ 5-MegaPixel (MP) CIS SC530AT is compatible with Flyingchip’s AI ISP M1 to form a on-device vision combo solution for OMS. In this solution, the real-time image data captured by SC530AT is optimized by M1’s built-in ISP algorithms and NPU’s acceleration, yielding a significant improvement in image quality. Hence, this combo solution provides clear and reliable image outputs for OMS cameras, further accelerating the image data processing of automotive OMS and infotainment systems.<div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1752142321143354456.png"/></div>SC530AT is sampling now and will be mass-produced in Q2 2025. For more information or to request a sample, please contact SmartSens Sales Representatives: cs@smartsenstech.com About SmartSens Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.SmartSens Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (SSE STAR MARKET: 688213) is a high-performance CMOS image sensor (CIS) chip design company. It is headquartered in Shanghai and has research centers in many cities around the world. SmartSens has been dedicated to pushing forward the frontier of imaging technology and growing in popularity among customers since it was established. SmartSens’ CMOS image sensors provide advanced imaging solutions for a broad range of areas such as surveillance, machine vision, automotive and cellphone cameras. SmartSens is committed to continuous innovation of products and fueling growth in numerous industries by delivering a more comprehensive portfolio of image sensors. Learn more at SmartSensTech.com.

SmartSens Announces New 5MP CMOS Image Sensor SC530AT for In-Cabin Applications

Shanghai, China, October 22, 2024 SmartSens Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (SSE STAR MARKET: 688213), a technologically-advanced CMOS image sensor supplier, recently announced a new CMOS image sensor of SmartSens Star Light (SL) Series, the 4-MegaPixel (MP) SC485SL. Leveraging SmartSens’ advanced technologies including SmartClarity®-3, Lightbox IR®, and SmartAOV™ 2.0, SC485SL provides superior performance in high sensitivity, high dynamic range, low noise, imaging at high temperatures, low power consumption, etc., which makes it ideal for camera upgrades of intelligent security applications such as AI dark-light full-color cameras. <div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1731054436759650965.png"/></div> Main featuresSmartAOV™ 2.0 technologyAs SmartSens’ first CIS to employ SmartAOV™ 2.0 technology, SC485SL supports Always-On Video (AOV). When a moving target is detected, the sensor is awakened quickly by built-in functions including AEC/AGC/AWB, and captures videos at a frame rate of 30fps. When a moving target is not detected, the sensor captures videos at a low frame rate of 1fps. Therefore, the AOV enables the camera system to capture all-day videos 24/7.Compared with its predecessor, the SmartAOV™ 2.0 technology has the following upgrades:· Enhanced image processing effect: the built-in AWB function of the CIS has been raised to 16x gain, which covers a wider range of the color temperature, thus achieving better image color restoration effects. · Optimized booting time: by decreasing the number of I2C configurations, the image transmission time of CIS is reduced, thereby accelerating its booting process. · Interrupt mode: CIS sends a logic level to the System-On-Chip (SoC) when the booting is completed. This interrupt mode is friendly for SoC, compared with the conventional polling mode (The SoC obtains the CIS’ booting status by reading the register). Low light imagingSC485SL utilizes SmartSens’ advanced technologies including SFCPixel®, Lightbox IR®, and multi-exposure HDR to achieve enhanced imaging performance in low-light or dark environments. SmartSens’ proprietary SFCPixel® technology and the BSI pixel structure equip the new image sensor to achieve growth in sensitivity and Quantum Efficiency (QE). At the 520nm wavelength of visible light, the QE of SC485SL is 15% higher than its predecessor. Meanwhile, Lightbox IR® provides significant improvement in the sensors’ Near-Infrared (NIR) sensitivity. Compared with its predecessor, SC485SL has a 1-time jump in QE at the 850nm wavelength, and a 1.6-time surge in QE at the 940nm wavelength, enabling its clear, accurate image capture in low light conditions.<div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1731054798951947535.png"/></div>SC485SL employs CMS2, CM4, and 12-bit quantization modes, which can effectively reduce read noise, thus improving its dynamic range. Compared with its predecessor, SC485SL has a significant reduction of 38% in Read Noise (RN) and 10% in PRNU, respectively. The SNR1s of SC485SL is 39% lower than its predecessor. These enable the sensor to deliver detailed, accurate image output with low noise even in low light scenes such as underground parking lots, and outdoor places at night. <div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1731054834139470532.png"/></div>The new sensor SC485SL supports ColGain HDR®, 2-exposure staggered HDR, and 3-exposure staggered HDR of up to 120dB, providing customers with options for their camera solution development. The sensor&#x27;s high dynamic range yields an image output with clear and rich highlight and shadow details in strong or low-light/illumination environments. Imaging at high temperaturesThanks to SmartSens’ advanced technologies such as SmartClarity®-3, etc., the new BSI sensor delivers optimized imaging performance at high temperatures. At a temperature of 80°C, SC485SL has significant reductions of 73% in DarkCurrent (DC), and 40% in White Pixel (WP) when compared with similar stacked BSI CIS in the industry, thereby enabling its high-quality, stable image output in high-temperature environments. <div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1731054863034319161.png"/></div>Low power consumptionThe precise control of internal modules equips SC485SL to achieve ultra-low power consumption. The SC485SL image sensor supports three output formats, including 30fps, 60fps, and 90fps. The power consumption of SC485SL is less than 300mW@90fps and 210mW@60fps respectively, which provides effective power savings for the whole camera system. <div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1731054884959287911.png"/></div>SC485SL is sampling now and will be mass-produced in Q4 2024. For more information or to request a sample, please contact SmartSens Sales Representatives: cs@smartsenstech.com About SmartSens Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.SmartSens Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (SSE STAR MARKET: 688213) is a high-performance CMOS image sensor (CIS) chip design company. It is headquartered in Shanghai and has research centers in many cities around the world. SmartSens has been dedicated to pushing forward the frontier of imaging technology and growing in popularity among customers since it was established. SmartSens’ CMOS image sensors provide advanced imaging solutions for a broad range of areas such as surveillance, machine vision, automotive and cellphone cameras. SmartSens is committed to continuous innovation of products and fueling growth in numerous industries by delivering a more comprehensive portfolio of image sensors. Learn more at SmartSensTech.com.

SmartSens Adds New 4MP CMOS Image Sensor to Its SL Series for Intelligent Security Applications

Shanghai, China, September 10, 2024 SmartSens Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (SSE STAR MARKET: 688213), a technologically-advanced CMOS image sensor supplier, recently announced two new CMOS image sensors (CISs), the 6-MegaPixel (MP) SC635HAI and the 5MP SC532HAI. Employing SmartSens’ advanced technologies including SmartClarity®-3, Lightbox IR®, ColGain HDR®, SmartAOV™, etc., the two new BSI image sensors feature high sensitivity, High Dynamic Range (HDR), imaging at high temperatures, low power consumption, and Always-On Video (AOV), delivering 3K resolution video output with excellent imaging performance for security and IoT applications. <div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1731055954390857691.png"/></div>Main features Low light imagingBoth SC635HAI and SC532HAI utilize SmartSens’ advanced technologies including Lightbox IR® and multiple HDR technologies to achieve enhanced imaging performance in low light conditions.SmartSens’ proprietary SFCPixel® and Lightbox IR® technologies provide both BSI image sensors with significant improvement in sensitivity and Quantum Efficiency (QE). Take SC635HAI as an example. At the 520nm wavelength of visible light, the QE of SC635HAI is more than 14% higher than its predecessor. The QE of SC635HAI at 850nm and 940nm wavelength are 26% and 21% higher than its predecessor, respectively. Meanwhile, the SC635HAI image sensor has a reduction of 30% in Read Noise (RN) and 17% in PRNU, compared with its predecessor. Therefore, the new image sensor provides clear, low-noise image capture even in low light conditions. <div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1731055995147607993.png"/></div>The two new sensors support 2-exposure staggered HDR and ColGain HDR® modes, which provide significant improvement in dynamic range, yielding high-quality, artifact-free image output with rich highlight and shadow details. Imaging at high temperaturesUsing SmartSens’ advanced technologies such as SmartClarity®-3, etc., the two sensors deliver optimized imaging performance at high temperatures. Take SC532HAI as an example. At a temperature of 80°C, SC532HAI has significant reductions of 63% in DarkCurrent (DC), 70% in Dark Shading, and 25% in White Pixel (WP) when compared with its predecessor, thereby enabling its high-quality, stable image output in high-temperature environments. <div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1731056028797337366.png"/></div>Low power consumptionThe precise control of internal modules equips the two new sensors to achieve low power consumption. The power consumption of SC635HAI is less than 260mW at 60fps and less than 120mW at 30fps, respectively, which effectively saves power and reduces the heat of the whole camera during all-day operation. Always-On Video (AOV)Both SC635HAI and SC532HAI support Always-On Video (AOV). When a moving target is detected, the sensor is awakened quickly and captures videos at a frame rate of 30fps. When a moving target is not detected, the sensor captures videos at a low frame rate of 1fps. Therefore, the AOV enables the camera system to capture all-day videos 24/7, which also provides power savings for battery-powered devices such as home IoT cameras, 4G solar cameras, etc.In addition, both sensors are pin-to-pin compatible (SC635HAI:41pin; SC532HAI:35pin), which enables customers to achieve camera upgrades seamlessly. <div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1731056076169436567.png"/></div>SC635HAI and SC532HAI are sampling now and will be mass-produced in Q4 2024. For more information or to request a sample, please contact SmartSens Sales Representatives: cs@smartsenstech.com About SmartSens Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.SmartSens Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (SSE STAR MARKET: 688213) is a high-performance CMOS image sensor (CIS) chip design company. It is headquartered in Shanghai and has research centers in many cities around the world. SmartSens has been dedicated to pushing forward the frontier of imaging technology and growing in popularity among customers since it was established. SmartSens’ CMOS image sensors provide advanced imaging solutions for a broad range of areas such as surveillance, machine vision, automotive and cellphone cameras. SmartSens is committed to continuous innovation of products and fueling growth in numerous industries by delivering a more comprehensive portfolio of image sensors. Learn more at SmartSensTech.com.

SmartSens Announces Two New High-Resolution CMOS Image Sensors for Security and IoT Applications

Shanghai, China, August 8, 2024 SmartSens Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (SSE STAR MARKET: 688213), a technologically-advanced CMOS image sensor supplier, recently announced its new sub-brand, Flyingchip, and Flyingchip M1 Series vision processing chips for automotive cameras. M1 Camera ISP, M1Pro Camera SoC, and M1Max Camera SoC of the Flyingchip M1 Series family deliver excellent performance in image processing, low power consumption, ultra-small package size, functional safety, information security, etc., enabling enhanced vision pre-processing and imaging performance for automotive cameras, thus making them ideal for developing high-precision, low-latency automotive imaging solutions.<div class="media-wrap image-wrap align-center" style="text-align:center"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap align-center" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1728884529909048700.png"/></div>M1 Camera ISPAs Flyingchip’s first automotive camera Image Signal Processor (ISP), M1 has the following advantages in image processing:· Noise reduction and image enhancement algorithms for low light imaging. This high-performance function helps improve the clarity of real-time images, which further results in an increased accuracy of vision recognition for intelligent driving systems.· High-resolution RGB-IR image processing. Featuring RGB-IR processing, the M1 camera ISP can be used with an RGB-IR image sensor, which becomes an ideal solution for automotive cameras used on Occupant Monitoring Systems (OMS).· At most 4-exposure HDR with a dynamic range of up to 144dB. High dynamic range maintains image highlight and shadow details, thereby ensuring the accuracy of the image capture under complex lighting conditions during the drive.· LED Flicker Suppression (LFS). The LFS technology resolves the image flickering caused by LED light sources such as digital traffic signs/signals, providing accurate, real-time image data for ADAS applications.· Dual 3MP@30fps HDR image processing. This dual image processing pipeline is ideal for automotive multi-cam applications such as in-cabin stereo cams and front-view stereo cams.<div class="media-wrap image-wrap align-center" style="text-align:center"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap align-center" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1729236792687927206.png"/></div>In addition, M1 comes in two package size options, including 9mm*9mm (QFN) and 7mm*7mm (BGA), which enables size-shrinking automotive camera solutions.M1Pro Camera SoCThe M1Pro integrates an advanced ISP, proprietary Neural Processing Unit (NPU), and embedded Arm® Cortex®-A7 Central Processing Unit (CPU), with 1Gb DDR3L memory. Flyingchip’s proprietary Neural Processing Unit (NPU) used on M1Pro incorporates upgraded Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs), delivering a dedicated processing performance of up to 0.8TOPS at INT8 precision for improved accuracy and speed of image data processing. Take M1Pro’s automotive imaging solutions for Driver Monitoring Systems (DMS) cameras as an example. Thanks to the M1Pro’s built-in ISP and the high-performance image sensor, the M1Pro camera SoC can be used with SmartSens’ 2MP global shutter image sensor SC232AT, achieving an increased dynamic range for better image quality under the global shutter mode. Meanwhile, M1Pro supports on-device execution and output of DMS recognition algorithms, which effectively improves the efficiency of DMS for ensuring driving safety.<div class="media-wrap image-wrap align-center" style="text-align:center"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap align-center" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1728884856693175400.png"/></div>M1Max Camera SoCCompared with the M1Pro of the Flyingchip M1 Series family, the M1Max Camera SoC incorporates the following upgraded functions, including Flyingchip’s proprietary 1.5TOPS@INT8 NPU, Arm® Cortex®-A7 ×2 CPU with 2Gb DDR3L memory, delivering advanced performance in image data processing, thereby meeting the needs of on-device vision processing for intelligent driving systems.<div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1729236831177627502.png"/></div>In addition, Flyingchip M1 Series products are all AEC-Q100 Grade 2 and ISO26262 ASIL-B compliant, which can further ensure the stable operation of automotive vision processing and computation.“With the rapid penetration of L2 and L2+ assisted driving functions, automotive vision systems are evolving towards higher resolution and dynamic range while automotive multi-cam systems require more advanced algorithms and computational power for synchronized image processing from multiple camera inputs,” said Mr. Kevin Shao, Vice President of SmartSens Technology and Chief Executive Officer of Flyingchip Technology. “Flyingchip M1 Series chips deliver excellent performance in image processing, low power consumption, ultra-small package size, functional safety, information security, etc., which can be used with multiple SmartSens’ automotive image sensors, providing a variety of high-performance, cost-effective automotive vision solutions for automotive manufacturers, thus accelerating the development of vision systems for intelligent automobiles.”Flyingchip M1 Series products, including M1 Camera ISP, M1Pro Camera SoC, and M1Max Camera SoC, are now available for sampling. For more information or to request a sample, please contact info@flyingchipmicro.comAbout SmartSens Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.SmartSens Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (SSE STAR MARKET: 688213) is a high-performance CMOS image sensor (CIS) chip design company. It is headquartered in Shanghai and has research centers in many cities around the world. SmartSens has been dedicated to pushing forward the frontier of imaging technology and growing in popularity among customers since it was established. SmartSens’ CMOS image sensors provide advanced imaging solutions for a broad range of areas such as surveillance, machine vision, automotive and cellphone cameras. SmartSens is committed to continuous innovation of products and fueling growth in numerous industries by delivering a more comprehensive portfolio of image sensors. Learn more at SmartSensTech.com.

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SmartSens today launched the SC1600CS, a 16MP CMOS image sensor with a 1.0 µm pixel size that enables 16MP resolution in a 1/3.06” optical format, targeting at front-facing cellphone camera applications. <div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img class="media-wrap image-wrap" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1630574532439106292.png"/></div>The SC1600CS offers 16MP resolution with the smallest pixel size in SmartSens’ products at 1.0 µm. It also features SFCPixel® technology and low noise reading circuit design to deliver full-color night vision. Furthermore, the SC1600CS integrates QCell technology to provide QCell Bin mode. The QCell color filter array on the SC1600CS uses QCell binning to output 4MP images with 3x the sensitivity, improving the SNR and dynamic range by 13% and 8.5dB respectively. <div class="media-wrap image-wrap"><img id="" title="" alt="" loop="" autoplay="" controls="" src="https://smartsens.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/web/img/1664269151894171608.png"/></div>The SC1600CS is currently available for sampling and expected to achieve mass production in Q4 of 2021.

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