Sharp’s 5.47mm Camera Sensor Could Get Smartphones Over the Hump
Sharp has unveiled a new 1/3.2-inch CMOS camera sensor geared towards smartphones, one measuring thinner than any other currently on the market. The RJ63YC100 features a 12.1MP resolution and optical image stabilization while measuring in at a mer 5.47mm. Aside from the backside-illuminated sensor’s ability to shoot beautiful full HD video, it’s thinness could help to shave precious millimeters off of future handsets, eliminating the need for the characteristic hump found on some smartphones to house camera components.
The new sensor will go into mass production beginning in January at a rate of 100,000 units per month. The first samples will reach manufacturers by the end of the week.
[via TechCrunch]