News tagged with cmos sensor

3-D, after-the-fact focus image sensors invented

(PhysOrg.com) -- At the heart of digital photography is a chip called an image sensor that captures a map of the intensity of the light as it comes through the lens and converts it to an electronic signal.

Technology / Engineering

created Apr 03, 2012 | popularity 3.8 / 5 (4) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Sony develops new 'RGBW coding' and 'HDR movie' functions

Sony Corporation today announced the development of two CMOS image sensor models designed for use in smartphones and other devices. They are equipped with Sony's unique “RGBW Coding” function which ...

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Jan 24, 2012 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Imec demonstrates CMOS integrated poly-SiGe piezoresistive pressure sensor

Imec realized an integrated poly-SiGe-based piezoresistive pressure sensor directly fabricated above 0.13 µm copper (Cu) -backend CMOS technology. This represents not only the first integrated poly-SiGe ...

Technology / Semiconductors

created Oct 11, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

UV-transparent coating for image sensors

Image sensors as used in cell phones are partially color-blind. This is because of their coating, which prevents UV light from passing through. CMOS chips have as a result not been suitable for spectroscopy ...

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created Feb 08, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Detecting drivers in microsleep with infrared LED

A new infrared light-emitting diode (IR-LED) from the Siemens subsidiary Osram Opto Semiconductors is designed to help recognize the hazardous microsleep that affects motorists. In addition to the IR-LED, ...

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created Oct 20, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Sony commercializes 16.41 megapixel 'Exmor R' back-illuminated CMOS image sensors for mobile phones

Sony today announced the commercialization of two new "Exmor R" back-illuminated CMOS image sensors with dramatically improved photographic performance including significantly high sensitivity and low noise. ...

Technology / Semiconductors

created Oct 07, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Image sensors for extreme temperatures

Image sensors which are used as electronic parking aids in cars or for quality control in production systems have to be able to withstand the often very high temperatures that prevail in these environments. ...

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created Sep 20, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Canon develops world's largest CMOS image sensor, with ultra-high sensitivity

Canon Inc. announced today that it has developed the world's largest CMOS image sensor, with a chip size measuring 202 x 205 mm. Because its expanded size enables greater light-gathering capability, the sensor ...

Electronics / Hardware

created Aug 31, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (10) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Canon develops world's first 120 megapixels APS-H-size CMOS image sensor

Canon announced today that it has developed an APS-H-size CMOS image sensor that delivers an image resolution of approximately 120 megapixels (13,280 x 9,184 pixels), the world's highest level of resolution ...

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created Aug 26, 2010 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 1

Sony debuts consumer interchangeable lens HD camcorder

Following the 25th anniversary of its Handycam product line, Sony today announced the innovative NEX-VG10 Interchangeable Lens HD Camcorder.

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Jul 14, 2010 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 2

Sharp Introduces 1/3.7-Type, 320,000-Pixel CMOS Camera Unit for Vehicle Use

Sharp Corporation has developed and will introduce a CMOS camera unit designed for vehicle rearview monitoring systems. The 1/3.7-type RJ642A10000Q CMOS camera unit features a resolution of 320,000 pixels ...

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created Mar 18, 2010 | popularity 3 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Samsung's New CMOS Imagers Offer High-Performance, HD Capable Solutions for Mobile Phones

Samsung Electronics today announced that it has developed two new CMOS image sensors - the S5K4E2 and the S5K5CA - for the mobile phone market. Designers and manufacturers of high-end smart phones and slim mobile handsets ...

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created Feb 22, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Sony Develops Compact Sized, High Speed, High Accuracy Finger Vein Authentication Technology

Sony Corporation today announced the development of a finger vein authentication technology called "mofiria." The user-friendly technology offers quick response and high accuracy and comes in a compact size ...

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created Feb 02, 2009 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (4) | comments 0