Toshiba’s 20 megapixel CMOS image sensor enables 6mm Z-height camera modules for smartphones and tablets
Toshiba Corporation today announced the launch of “T4KA7”, a 1/2.4 inch, 20-megapixel BSI (Back Side Illumination) CMOS image sensor, which enables 6mm z-height camera modules for smartphones and tablets. Sample shipments start today.
Toshiba: 20 megapixel CMOS image sensor “T4KA7” for smartphones and tablets (Photo: Business Wire)
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 Toshiba’s previous 20-megapixel sensor [Compared with Toshiba’s previous 20 megapixel sensor “T4K46”].
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 x 12 mm | |
| Sample Price | 2,000 Yen | |
| Mass Production Schedule | February, 2015 | |
| Mass Production Volume | 500,000 pieces per month | |
For further information about this product, please visit:
http://www.semicon.toshiba.co.jp/info/lookup.jsp?pid=T4KA7&lang=en
Hello! I know this is kind of off topic but I was wondering if you knew where I could get a captcha plugin for my comment form?
I’m using the same blog platform as yours and I’m having
problems finding one? Thanks a lot!