Toshiba has introduced the most compact 8-megapixel CMOS-sensor

Japan, Toshiba announced the launch of production of a new series of CMOS-sensor with a resolution of 8 MP. These sensors differ in the smallest size among the counterparts - the size of a pixel is only 1.12 micron. However, as noted in a press release, the sensors have high sensitivity and provide improved picture quality that is achieved through the use of technology backlight matrix (BSI). Experimental batches will be released later this month and mass production is expected at the end of 2011. As the representatives of Toshiba, the need for registration of such matrices is dictated by the size of modern miniaturization of smartphones, for which the data matrix and is intended. This requires one hand to reduce the physical size of the matrix, and on the other hand - maintaining image quality at low cost tsifrokompaktov. One way of achieving better quality - the use of the backlight of the matrix (BSI). In the BSI matrix lens in the rear part of a silicone substrate, where higher ability to absorb light. This arrangement increases the sensitivity to light, but also allows you to create smaller image pixels in a small CMOS sensor, causing it more suitable for film applications. So the new 8-megapixel sensor is capable of providing Toshiba to record images at 30 / s at a resolution of 8 megapixel and supports video recording and high definition 1080p 720p.