Samsung Introduces the 200-Megapixel Image Sensor for the Ultimate High Resolution Experience in Flagship Smartphones
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a world leader in advanced semiconductor technology, today introduced its latest 200-megapixel (MP) image sensor, the ISOCELL HP2, with improved pixel technology and full-well capacity for stunning mobile images in tomorrow’s premium smartphones.
This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230117005554/en/
Samsung Introduces the 200-Megapixel Image Sensor for the Ultimate High Resolution Experience in Flagship Smartphones (Graphic: Business Wire)
"The Samsung ISOCELL HP2 harnesses Samsung's high-resolution image sensor technologies and know-how at the cutting edge for epic details," said JoonSeo Yim, Executive Vice President of Sensor Business Team at Samsung Electronics. "Our leadership comes from innovative pixel technologies that allow our sensors to go beyond the number and size of pixels. We will continue to open new horizons and solidify our presence in the expanding ultra-high-resolution sensor market."
The ISOCELL HP2 packs 200-million 0.6-micrometer (μm) pixels in a 1/1.3” optical format, a sensor size that is widely used in 108MP main smartphone cameras. This enables consumers to enjoy even higher resolutions in the latest high-end smartphones without larger camera bumps in their devices.
With Samsung’s advanced pixel-binning technology, Tetra2pixel, the HP2 adds more versatility to the camera as it simulates different pixel sizes to accommodate varying lighting levels. When in low-lit environments, the sensor transforms either into a 1.2μm 50MP or 2.4μm 12.5MP image sensor by binding four to 16 neighboring pixels. For fuller 8K video, approximately at 33MP, the HP2 switches to 1.2μm 50MP mode to minimize cropping and capture more of the scene. Filming 8K at 30 frames-per-second (fps), a wide field of view along with bigger pixel size can produce sharp cinematic videos.
Washed out pictures from brightly lit environments can be significantly reduced with the HP2, thanks to Samsung’s new Dual Vertical Transfer Gate (D-VTG) technology. In a photo diode within each pixel, a voltage transfer gate is placed on the bottom to transport electrons from the pixels to the logic layer. With high precision, D-VTG adds a second transfer gate in the pixel, boosting the pixel’s full-well capacity by more than 33 percent. With more electrons stored and efficient signal transfers, this method can reduce overexposure and enhance color reproduction, especially in bright light conditions
In low-lit settings, the HP2’s auto-focusing is taken to the next level with Super QPD, which allows the sensor to use all its 200-million pixels for focusing agents. The ample amount of focusing agents are grouped by four adjacent pixels to recognize both horizontal and vertical pattern changes that delivers faster and more accurate auto-focusing. Utilizing the rich pattern data along with the sheer number of reference points, the new sensor is capable of fast auto-focusing, even in a dimly lit environment.
For superb HDR performance, Samsung is introducing the DSG feature for the first time in 50MP mode which applies two separate conversion values to the analog signal received at the pixel level. In addition, the Smart-ISO Pro, an HDR solution that merges different levels of ISO readouts from a single exposure, allows the camera to take 12.5MP images and 4K at 60fps video in HDR.
The Samsung ISOCELL HP2 has entered mass production.
About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Samsung inspires the world and shapes the future with transformative ideas and technologies. The company is redefining the worlds of TVs, smartphones, wearable devices, tablets, digital appliances, network systems, and memory, system LSI, foundry and LED solutions. For the latest news, please visit the Samsung Newsroom at news.samsung.com.
# # #
To view this piece of content from cts.businesswire.com, please give your consent at the top of this page.
View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230117005554/en/
Contact information
Ujeong Jahnke
Samsung Semiconductor Europe GmbH
Tel. +49(0)89-45578-1000
Email: sseg.comm@samsung.com
About Business Wire
Business Wire(c) 2018 Business Wire, Inc., All rights reserved.
Business Wire, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is the global leader in multiplatform press release distribution.
Subscribe to releases from Business Wire
Subscribe to all the latest releases from Business Wire by registering your e-mail address below. You can unsubscribe at any time.
Latest releases from Business Wire
Ex- DocuSign, Oracle Leader Appointed to 6sense Senior Vice President of GTM International6.5.2024 10:00:00 CEST | Press release
6sense®, the leading platform to revolutionize the way B2B organizations create, manage, and convert pipeline to revenue, today announced the recent appointment of Andy Champion as Senior Vice President of GTM International. Champion’s impressive background brings over three decades of highly relevant experience to the organization which includes sales and marketing expertise at high growth, globally focused, private and public companies. “Andy’s track record of scaling organizations, both in headcount and revenue, will be instrumental in our global growth plans,” said Mark Ebert, SVP of Sales at 6sense. "But he also carries with him a unique ability to foster and develop both a fun and high-performing team culture. With a new London office space opening soon, I am incredibly excited for this next chapter for 6sense." The announcement highlights 6sense’s growing influence in the B2B sales and marketing landscape, with continued expansion efforts into new geographies and verticals servi
Kindeva Drug Delivery Invests in Second Manufacturing Line for Greener Inhalers at UK Manufacturing Site6.5.2024 09:00:00 CEST | Press release
Kindeva Drug Delivery (Kindeva), a global leader in drug-device combination products, today announced its investment in a second manufacturing line for the production of pressurized metered-dose inhaler (pMDI) products containing low-GWP (Global Warming Potential) propellants in its Loughborough, U.K., facility. This new line will be capable of handling both HFA-152a and HFO-1234ze propellants — that have a GWP of 90% and 99.9% lower than the industry standard HFA-134a, respectively — and is anticipated to be operational in 2026. Kindeva’s first pMDI manufacturing line, which was announced in 2022, is in its installation phase and will be completed later in 2024. Milton Boyer, Kindeva’s CEO said: “This investment will bring to the market one of the first large-volume commercial green propellant lines to the contract manufacturing market capable of supplying up to 50 million pMDI units per year. This second investment in low-GWP GMP manufacturing capacity further underscores Kindeva’s c
INRED and SES to Provide High-Throughput Connectivity Across Colombia’s Amazonas6.5.2024 08:50:00 CEST | Press release
Following a series of successful collaborations to close the digital divide, Colombian local connectivity service provider INRED and SES will deliver high-throughput connectivity services via SES’s Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) satellites to more than 500 homes, schools, government entities, and thousands of habitants in the department of Amazonas, both companies announced today. With the aim of supporting the Colombian government’s efforts to connect remote and hard-to-reach locations under the Amazonas Digital initiative, INRED is leveraging SES’s MEO satellites to connect the city of Leticia and other rural areas in Amazonas. SES’s MEO satellites, which orbit at 8,000 km above the Earth’s surface, will play a major role in complementing the government’s digital inclusion initiatives to deliver connectivity to even the most hard-to-reach regions in the country, ensuring people and businesses in these areas have equal access to social and economic opportunities. “Having a long-term partner
Xylem Unveils 'Reuse Brew'6.5.2024 08:00:00 CEST | Press release
In an innovative move to tackle Europe's escalating water scarcity, global water technology leader Xylem (NYSE: XYL), today announced the launch of Reuse Brew. This unique Bavarian beer, crafted from high-quality treated wastewater, marks a significant advancement in water recycling technologies and offers a sustainable solution to the increasing challenges posed by climate change. The development of Reuse Brew is the culmination of a partnership between the Chair of Brewery and Beverage Technology at Technical University of Munich (TUM), the Chair of Urban Water Systems Engineering at TUM, the city of Weissenburg in Bavaria, and Xylem. This collaboration showcases the transformative potential of advanced water treatment technologies in producing a palatable beer, promoting sustainable water management practices across Europe. "Reuse Brew is not merely an exceptional beer; it exemplifies the vast capabilities of water recycling in combating the pressing issue of water scarcity," said R
SES to acquire Intelsat: Investor Relations Frequently Asked Questions6.5.2024 08:00:00 CEST | Press release
SES S.A.: 1) What is the rationale of the transaction? What is the benefit for SES shareholders? This combination creates a stronger and more competitive multi-orbit operator with expanded network, increased revenue in highly valuable and growth segments, stronger financial profile, and greater ability to invest in the future to better compete in a dynamic, fast-moving, and competitive satellite communications landscape. The combined company’s capabilities, alongside complementary partnerships, will provide customers with enhanced coverage, improved resilience, and greater flexibility, as well as enabling the company to develop and deliver compelling solutions to drive the specific applications that customers need. The transaction is highly accretive to free cash flow per share from Year 1 and delivers €2.4 billion net present value of synergies (representing 85% of the equity value for Intelsat and an annualised run rate of around €370 million) of which 70% will be executed within 3 y