TOKYO — (BUSINESS WIRE) — August 27, 2014 — 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.
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[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.
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Output Size and Frame Rate (Max.) |
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Sensor output mode
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Aspect ratio |
Frame rate
(RAW 10-bit output） |
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| 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 | ||
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Main Specifications |
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| 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 | |
