Toshiba Launches 13 Megapixel, 1.12µm, CMOS Image Sensor with Color Noise Reduction

TOKYO - Friday, July 5th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO:6502) today announced the launch of "T4K37", a 1.12µm, 13 Megapixel BSI[1] CMOS image sensor with color noise reduction (CNR). Mass production starts today.

The integrated CNR circuit makes it possible for the product, fabricated with the industry's smallest class[2] 1.12µm pixel process, to achieve the same signal-to-noise ratio as equivalent products fabricated with 1.4µm pixel process.

The T4K37 also incorporates a high dynamic range (HDR) function that faithfully reproduces dark and bright areas in high contrast images. The product's high frame rate of 30 fps at full resolution reduces delays in imaging, resulting in less shutter lag, and allows continuous shooting.


Applications

Cameras for cell phones, smartphones and tablet PCs


Key Features

1.
         

1.12µm pixel

2.
         

Color Noise Reduction

3.
         

High Dynamic Range

4.
         

High speed frame rate: 30fps @ full resolution (13 Megapixel)


Main Specifications

Part Number
         

T4K37

Resolution
         

13 Megapixel

Optical Format
         

1/3.07 inch

Aspect Ratio
         

4:3

Pixel Size
         

1.12µm BSI

Frame Rate (full)
         

30 fps
           

For further information about these products, please visit our website below. http://www.semicon.toshiba.co.jp/eng/product/new_products/sensor/1300033_37652.html


Note:

[1]
         

BSI: Back Side Illumination.

[2]
         

Research by Toshiba Corporation on July 5, 2013.
           

Customer Inquiries: Image Sensor Sales & Marketing Department Tel: +81-3-3457-3370


Information in this document, including product prices and specifications, content of services and contact information, is current on the date of the announcement but is subject to change without prior notice.


About Toshiba

Toshiba is a world-leading diversified manufacturer, solutions provider and marketer of advanced electronic and electrical products and systems. Toshiba Group brings innovation and imagination to a wide range of businesses: digital products, including LCD TVs, notebook PCs, retail solutions and MFPs; electronic devices, including semiconductors, storage products and materials; industrial and social infrastructure systems, including power generation systems, smart community solutions, medical systems and escalators & elevators; and home appliances.

Toshiba was founded in 1875, and today operates a global network of more than 550 consolidated companies, with 202,000 employees worldwide and annual sales surpassing 6.1 trillion yen (US$74 billion). Visit Toshiba's web site at www.toshiba.co.jp/index.htm

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Contacts
Media Inquiries:
Toshiba Corporation
Semiconductor & Storage Products Company
Takashi Mochizuki, +81-3-3457-4963
semicon-NR-mailbox@ml.toshiba.co.jp