SMARTSENS TECHNOLOGY

SmartSens Unveils SC500AI Next-Generation Image Sensor for Professional Security Market

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Thursday, July 23, 2020
Sensor, Transducers, Image sensors

SAN JOSE, Calif., July 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- SmartSens Technology today announced the SC500AI widescreen smart image sensor, the latest product in the company's AI Smart Sensor family .

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  • SAN JOSE, Calif., July 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- SmartSens Technology today announced the SC500AI widescreen smart image sensor, the latest product in the company's AI Smart Sensor family .
  • The SmartSens SC500AI addresses this shortcoming with 1620P 16:9 5MP video output in the same form factor.
  • This next-generation sensor presents a marked improvement over previous designs narrowing the gap between image output and natural human vision.
  • In a side-by-side comparison with SmartSens' previous generation sensor, the new SC500AI reduces the dark current from 389 e- at 80C to 210 e-.

SmartSens Completes Acquisition of Allchip Microelectronics, Extending Imaging Leadership to Automotive Market

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Friday, June 19, 2020
Image sensors, Inventions, Digital electronics, Active pixel sensor, MOSFETs, Integrated circuit, Technology, Electrical components

SHANGHAI, June 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- SmartSens Technology today announced its completed acquisition and merger with Shenzhen-based Allchip Microelectronics -- a specialist in CMOS image sensors for automotive applications.

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  • SHANGHAI, June 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- SmartSens Technology today announced its completed acquisition and merger with Shenzhen-based Allchip Microelectronics -- a specialist in CMOS image sensors for automotive applications.
  • "The increasing adoption of image sensors in automobiles has brought new momentum to the imaging market.
  • Our acquisition of Allchip Microelectronics is a strategic move for SmartSens that will significantly broaden our leadership and capacity in addressing this market," said Dr. Richard Xu, Founder and CEO of SmartSens.
  • SmartSens expects its acquisition and integration of Allchip further improve its cost structure and competitiveness in the automotive market while accelerating its innovation in smart car CIS solutions.

SmartSens Announces the First 1080P Sensor in Its Advanced Imaging (AI) Series

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Tuesday, June 16, 2020
Digital photography, Image sensors, Digital technology, Imaging, Digital media, OmniVision Technologies, Aptina

SAN JOSE, California, June 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- SmartSens Technology today announced the launch of its SC200AI sensor , the first in a new Advanced Imaging (AI) series product lineup of high-performance, low-light-capable image sensors with advanced HDR capabilities and reliability in harsh environments.

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  • SAN JOSE, California, June 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- SmartSens Technology today announced the launch of its SC200AI sensor , the first in a new Advanced Imaging (AI) series product lineup of high-performance, low-light-capable image sensors with advanced HDR capabilities and reliability in harsh environments.
  • The sensor meets increasing global demand for advanced sensors with better environmental resistance, as the market for security and surveillance products continues to evolve and grow.
  • The SC200AI represents the first sensor in SmartSens' new AI Series of Advanced Imaging products.
  • Founded in 2011, SmartSens Technology Co. Ltd. is a leading supplier of high-performance CMOS imaging systems worldwide and a forerunner in the video surveillance industry.

SmartSens Announces SC210IoT - The 1080P RAW Sensor with On-Chip AEC For Fast Wake-Up Always On Home IoT Cameras Systems

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Tuesday, May 19, 2020
Ambient intelligence, Digital technology, Internet of things, Technology assessment, Articles, Technology, Information and communications technology

SAN JOSE, Calif., May 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- SmartSens Technology today announces the official launch of SC210IoT a 1080P 30fps low power video sensor specifically designed to power Internet of Things (IoT) devices.

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  • SAN JOSE, Calif., May 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- SmartSens Technology today announces the official launch of SC210IoT a 1080P 30fps low power video sensor specifically designed to power Internet of Things (IoT) devices.
  • During the next three years, companies are believed to invest up to $1.1 Trillion in in IoT ( www.vxchnge.com , March 2020).
  • As companies race to stay competitive, there are several crucial advancements that will determine the future of the industry for the next decade.
  • This represents a huge leap forward in applications that collect crucial, timely visual data such as home and commercial surveillance equipment.

SmartSens Announces Six New Products in the SmartClarity™ H Series Family

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Thursday, January 23, 2020
Integrated circuits, MOSFETs, Electronic engineering, Semiconductor devices, Electronics, Image sensors, Pin compatibility, CMOS, Active pixel sensor

SHANGHAI, Jan. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --SmartSens Technology Co. Ltd. today announces the official launch of six new products as part of the SmartClarity H Series product family.

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  • SHANGHAI, Jan. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --SmartSens Technology Co. Ltd. today announces the official launch of six new products as part of the SmartClarity H Series product family.
  • The outstanding performance of these products are comparable to industry-leading state-of-the-art CMOS sensor companies.
  • The latest product portfolio from the SmartClarity H Series ranges from 2-to-8 million pixel resolution - the industry standard for commonly used video applications.
  • These products are also both electrical and mechanical pin-to-pin compatible with SmartSens' other CIS products in the same optical format, making it possible for seamless upgrades by the users.

SmartSens Technology Releases New Sensors, Ushers in Age of "Full HD Pro"

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Monday, January 6, 2020
Active pixel sensor, MOSFETs, Semiconductor devices, Transistors, Inventions

SHANGHAI, Jan. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- SmartSens recently released two 3M pixel CMOS sensors to its growing video sensor product portfolio.

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  • SHANGHAI, Jan. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- SmartSens recently released two 3M pixel CMOS sensors to its growing video sensor product portfolio.
  • SmartSens named this 3MP segment "Full HD Pro" to distinguish from 1080P HD.
  • SC3235, 1/2.7" 2304H x 1296V array at 30fps with MIPI and parallel outputs, leverages SmartSens' mature SmartPixel architecture technology, providing reliable and high quality image-capture capabilities.
  • With the new SmartPixel-2 DSI technology, The SC3320 comes equipped with larger optical format at 1/2.5" and Full HD Pro pixel count.

SmartSens Technology Releases Four New CMOS Image Sensors with First-in-Industry DSI Imaging Technology

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Monday, December 2, 2019
Image sensors, Active pixel sensor, Inventions, Technology, Electronics, OmniVision Technologies

SHANGHAI, Dec. 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- SmartSens, the leading supplier of high-performance CMOS imaging systems, recently announced the addition of four new CMOS image sensors outfitted with SmartSens' new DSI imaging technology SC2320, SC4335, SC5335 and SC8220.

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  • SHANGHAI, Dec. 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- SmartSens, the leading supplier of high-performance CMOS imaging systems, recently announced the addition of four new CMOS image sensors outfitted with SmartSens' new DSI imaging technology SC2320, SC4335, SC5335 and SC8220.
  • These sensors, which have resolutions of two to eight mega pixels, are the first in SmartSens' portfolio to include proprietary DSI imaging technology since debuted at ISC West 2019.
  • Known as SmartPixel-2, SmartSens' proprietary DSI imaging technology performs better than the first generation of image sensors utilizing FSI technology in the following ways:
    When compared to other BSI sensors, SC4335 performed with 42% higher sensitivity and 16% better dynamic range.
  • If interested in learning more about SmartSens' DSI imaging technology, please contact us at: [email protected]
    SmartSens Technology Co. Ltd. Is a high-performance CMOS image sensing (CIS) chip design company.

SmartSens Develops LED Flicker Suppression Technology, Providing Safety Solution for Automotive CMOS Image Sensors (CIS)

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Thursday, October 24, 2019
Image sensors, Display technology, Television technology, Active pixel sensor, Shutter, Flicker, Advanced driver-assistance systems, Technology, Electronics, Electronic engineering

With this technology innovatively implemented, SmartSens' CMOS image sensors can effectively mitigate the dangers that often accompany LED flicker, making AI-enabled Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (or ADAS) and Autonomous Vehicles much safer than before.

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  • With this technology innovatively implemented, SmartSens' CMOS image sensors can effectively mitigate the dangers that often accompany LED flicker, making AI-enabled Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (or ADAS) and Autonomous Vehicles much safer than before.
  • For CMOS image sensors that have even faster shutter speeds, mismatch between exposure time and LED pulse could lead to sensors picking up inaccurate visual signals.
  • "LED Flicker Suppression is a feature that all automotive CMOS sensors should possess, but is in fact not so easy to achieve," remarked SmartSens CMO Ms. Chris Yiu.
  • SmartSens' new LED Flicker Suppression technology has already garnered the interest of multiple suppliers of automotive electronic systems.

SmartSens Wins 2019 "Ernst & Young Fudan China's Most Promising Company" Award

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Wednesday, October 16, 2019
Higher education in China, Cities in China, Xuhui District, Education in China, C9 League, Fudan University, Project 211, Project 985, Shanghai

SHANGHAI, Oct. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- On September 18, the "China's Most Promising Company Award Ceremony 2019," jointly hosted by Ernst & Young and Fudan University School of Management, took place in Shanghai.

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  • SHANGHAI, Oct. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- On September 18, the "China's Most Promising Company Award Ceremony 2019," jointly hosted by Ernst & Young and Fudan University School of Management, took place in Shanghai.
  • The "Ernst & Young Fudan China's Most Promising Company" competition is now in its ninth year.
  • As a result, 28 companies were listed winners, among which 23 were honored the "Most Promising Company" Award and five received the "Most Promising Seeded Company" Award.
  • "We are honored to have been recognized by Ernst & Young and Fudan University, and to have received the 'China's Most Promising Company' Award," SmartSens Co-Founder Mr. Li Yue remarked.

SmartSens Technology Partners with MEMS Drive to Promote Innovations in Sensing Technology

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Tuesday, August 20, 2019
Microtechnology, Electrical engineering, Mechanical engineering, Microelectromechanical systems, Transducers, Technology, Articles, Academic disciplines, Micro-Opto-Electro-Mechanical Systems

HONG KONG, Aug. 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- SmartSens, the leading supplier of high-performance CMOS imaging systems, today announced it has signed a cooperation agreement with MEMS image stabilization innovator MEMS Drive.

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  • HONG KONG, Aug. 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- SmartSens, the leading supplier of high-performance CMOS imaging systems, today announced it has signed a cooperation agreement with MEMS image stabilization innovator MEMS Drive.
  • SmartSens's collaboration with MEMS Drive in the area of non-mobile image stabilization opens up new possibilities in this field.
  • SmartSens and MEMS Drive are both companies that rely on innovation to drive growth, and we are very pleased to use this partnership to bring forth further innovation in the field of image sensing technology."
  • MEMS Drive CEO Colin Kwan notes, "Since its founding, MEMS Drive has dedicated itself to replacing the limited voice coil motor (VCM) technology with its own innovative MEMS OIS technology.