New APS C Format 16-Megapixel Image Sensor Enters Digital SLR Camera Market

ApTIna, a leading innovator in CMOS imaging technology, today introduced its high-performance, feature-rich, APS-C format 16-megapixel image sensor. The special design allows this product to achieve the high image quality required by professional photographers. In addition to capturing 16 million-pixel static images at 10 frames per second, the new MT9H004 sensor also has higher sensitivity and smaller darkness. Current and lower readout noise. With the company's latest Dynamic Response (DR) pixel technology innovation (known as AptinaDR-Pix technology), the new APS-C format imaging solution can increase signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) of 5dB at low brightness without the need for Sacrifices performance in high-brightness environments. The maximum SNR under high brightness can reach 47 dB. Aptina's new solution also offers advanced features such as live video support and excellent 1080p/30 frames/second HD recording.

In the past, the performance and image quality requirements of digital SLR applications have been barriers to entry for most standard CMOS image sensors. With its unique pixel technology innovation, the new Aptina MT9H004 has become an attractive choice for a variety of applications in this growing market. In fact, the analysis agency TSR predicts that the shipments of CMOS image sensors for the digital SLR market will increase from 4 million in 2007 to 12.5 million in 2013. A large part of this increase comes from emerging compact reflectorless mirrors in the market. Product Division.

Junichi Nakamura, director of the Aptina Japan Design Center, said: “Our new APS-C format sensor was designed by our Japanese design center to provide the highest signal-to-noise ratio in a variety of scene lighting and ISO speed conditions. Digital SLR camera manufacturers The positive acceptance of our sensors further highlights our ability to achieve SNR and dynamic range between scenes."

Sandor Barna, general manager of Aptina's Camera Business Unit, said: "For our new high-performance APS-C format 16-megapixel CMOS image sensor, digital SLR cameras will have unlimited business opportunities in the next few years. Our new sensor is just a bright future for us. The first step for the market to gain a significant position."