Toshiba introduces more economical 8-megapixel sensor for front camera smartphones

Toshiba has begun mass production of a significantly more fuel-efficient 8-megapixel sensor for smartphone and tablet cameras. The cmos sensor is suitable for camera modules with a surface of 6.5 mm2, which can be used for front-facing cameras on mobile devices.

Toshiba claims to have reduced the energy consumption of the new 8-megapixel sensor by 46 percent compared to its current sensor with the same resolving power. The T4KA3 sensor can output full 8-megapixel output at 30fps through the interface based on the MiPi Alliance standard.

In addition, the sensor can record HD video at an equivalent of 240fps, with ‘bright mode’ technology boosting the brightness to prevent underexposed images. The sensor also contains 8Kbit otp, which can be used to store shadow correction for two states, for example indoor and outdoor.

Toshiba has begun mass production of the sensor, allowing manufacturers to incorporate it into primary modules for mainstream smartphones and tablets or into front camera modules for high-end devices.