With Photokina starting today, it should come as no surprise that just about every company connected in some way to the field of digital photography is trying its best in order to get some time in the spotlight, and that's also the case with Aptina, that has just announced the development of a new APS-C format 16 megapixel (MP) image sensor, targeting DSLRs.
Known as part-number MT9H004, Aptina's new APS-C sensor offers high sensitivity, low dark current, and low readout noise in addition to 16MP still image capture at 10fps.
Leveraging the company’s latest dynamic response (DR) pixel technology innovation, called Aptina DR-Pix technology, the new APS-C format imaging solution delivers a 5dB increase in signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) under low-light conditions without sacrificing the performance in high-light environments, where it can achieve a max SNR of 47dB.
Aptina DR-Pix technology combines two modes of operation in one pixel design – low conversion gain mode for large charge handling capacity in bright scenes and a high conversion gain mode with increased sensitivity and low read noise for low-light scenes.
This new new solution also offers advanced features, such as live view video support, and 1080p/30fps high-definition (HD) video recording.
“Designed by our Japan design center to provide the highest image quality possible, our new APS-C format sensor delivers the maximum signal-to-noise ratio across all scene lighting and ISO speed conditions,” said Junichi Nakamura, Aptina’s Japan Design Center Director.
"The positive reception our sensor has received from DSLR camera makers underscores the SNR and inter-scene dynamic range performance we’ve been able to achieve.”
Aptina’s new 16MP MT9H004 image sensor is available in a 116-pin CLCC package, with mass production being scheduled to start in CYQ1 2011, but interested parties can already pre-order samples as we speak.
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