Toshiba Launches 0 Megapixel CMOS Image Sensor Enabling 6mm Z-height Camera Modules for Smartphones and Tablets

August 27, 2014

TOKYO Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO: 6502) today announced the launch of T4KA7, a 1/2.4 inch, 20-megapixel BSI [1] CMOS image sensor, which enables 6mm z-height camera modules for smartphones and tablets. Sample shipments start today.

The markets for smartphones and tablets increasingly require smaller cameras but with much higher resolution. With a 1.12 micrometer pixel size contributing to a smaller chip size, Toshiba's new sensor achieves 20 megapixel images at its highest level and realizes 6mm z-height camera modules for smartphones and tablets.

The new sensor also offers a much improved frame rate of 22fps, 1.8 times faster than that of Toshibas previous 20-megapixel sensor [2].

A reference module incorporating the new product is currently under preparation and will be available from September 1.

With the launch of the new 20-megapixel CMOS image sensor, Toshiba commits to meeting demands for higher resolution images for smartphones and tablets.

Output Size and Frame Rate (Max.) Sensor output mode

(Output pixels) Aspect ratio Frame rate

(RAW 10-bit output

20.2M (5384(H) 3752(V)) 10:7 22 fps

18.8M (5000(H) 3752(V)) 4:3 24 fps

16.3M (5384(H) 3032(V)) 16:9 28 fps

Main Specifications Part Number T4KA7

Output Pixels 20 megapixels

Optical Size 1/2.4 inch

Pixel Pitch 1.12 micrometer BSI

Recommended Module Size 10.5 mm 12 mm

Sample Price 2,000 Yen

Mass Production Schedule February, 2015

Mass Production Volume 500,000 pieces per month

Notes:

[1] BSI: Back Side Illumination.

[2] Compared with Toshiba's previous 20 megapixel sensor T4K46

For further information about this product, please visit:

http://www.semicon.toshiba.co.jp/info/lookup.jsp?pid=T4KA7&lang=en

Customer Inquiries:

Image Sensor Sales & Marketing Department

Tel: +81-3-3457-3370

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