Sep 28 2010
Aptina has rolled out the new high-performance, APS-C format MT9H004 image sensor that delivers high-quality images required by professional photographers.
Image captured with MT9H004, Aptina's new APS-C format, 16 Megapixel CMOS image sensor
The MT9H004 image sensor provides low readout noise, low dark current, and high sensitivity. The sensor offers 16 MP image capture at a speed of 10 fps.
The MT9H004 image sensor utilizes Aptina’s newest dynamic response (DR) pixel technology, known as the Aptina DR-Pix technology. The sensor attains a maximum signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) of 47 dB under high-lighting conditions, and provides a 5 dB improvement in SNR under minimal lighting environments. It also provides sophisticated features such as 1080p/30 fps HD video recording, and live view video support. The MT9H004 image sensor is an interesting alternative for DSLR camera applications, whose performance and image quality needs have been an obstacle to entry for many CMOS image sensors.
The Aptina DR-Pix technology integrates two operational modes in a single pixel design. The high conversion gain mode has low read noise and high sensitivity for low-lighting environments, whereas the low conversion gain mode is utilized for large charge handling capability in bright environments. Director of the Aptina’s Japan Design Center, Junichi Nakamura stated that the APS-C format sensor provides optimum SNR in all scene lighting environments.