Samsung announces two new BSI CMOS image sensors

Samsung announces two new BSI CMOS image sensors

Samsung announces two new 1.4 micron CMOS imagers, adopting back side illuminated (BSI) pixel technology, each imager is optimized for smartphones resp. digital still and video cameras. In contrast to conventional front side illumination, backside illumination collects photons from the backside of the pixel and offers better performance in low light scenarios. Samsung had previously equipped their TL350 / WB2000 digital cameras and their recently announced S-Series camcorders with such BSI image sensors...