Samsung Electronics Launches Mobile Image Sensor with Twice the Sensitivity

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hyewon] Samsung Electronics announced on the 12th that it has launched the next-generation mobile image sensor 'ISOCELL Bright HM1,' applying the industry's first cutting-edge Nonacell technology.

Following the introduction of the 108-megapixel image sensor 'ISOCELL Bright HMX' in August last year, Samsung Electronics has released an ultra-high-resolution image sensor with an upgraded color filter technology version within six months.

The currently mass-produced ISOCELL Bright HM1 is a product that implements 108 million small pixels of 0.8㎛ size in a '1/1.33-inch' size, featuring the new Nonacell function that increases camera sensitivity by more than twice, enabling bright image capture even in dark environments, which is its biggest feature.

Nonacell is Samsung Electronics' unique image sensor technology that operates nine adjacent pixels as one large pixel (3x3), allowing brighter images in dark conditions and more detailed images in bright conditions depending on the shooting environment.

Although theoretically possible, it is very difficult to implement in practice because as the number of merged pixels increases, color interference between adjacent pixels becomes more sensitive.

Samsung Electronics applied its patented technology 'ISOCELL Plus,' which creates separators between pixels, to prevent interference, light loss, and scattering phenomena that could occur with Nonacell implementation.

The ISOCELL Bright HM1 with Nonacell technology enables high-sensitivity shooting by utilizing small 0.8㎛ pixels as large 2.4㎛ pixels in dark environments. Compared to 'Tetracell (2x2),' which uses four pixels, it can capture more than twice the amount of light. In addition to ultra-high-definition images, it supports video recording at up to 8K (7680x4320) resolution at 24 frames per second.

The preview function is also noteworthy. When using the zoom function to enlarge a subject, image quality typically deteriorates. The ISOCELL Bright HM1 allows viewing images captured without quality degradation even when zooming in up to three times using its 108-megapixel resolution.

Park Yongin, Vice President of the Sensor Business Team at Samsung Electronics' System LSI Division, said, "Samsung Electronics continuously innovates image sensor technology to capture all precious moments in everyday life," adding, "The Nonacell technology embedded in ISOCELL Bright HM1 will help take vivid photos in any environment."

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