The AR2520HS’s advanced BSI (Back Side Illumination), 1/2-inch optical format increases the light capture area by 88% over traditional 1/3-inch mobile image sensors, ensuring a richer image for mobile device users. To ensure high-speed processing of full resolution video and still images, the AR2520HS uniquely outputs multi-gigabit data streams via both 8 lane MIPI (Mobile Industry Processor Interface) and 12 lane HiSPi (High-Speed Pixel Interface). Compatibility with existing Aptina 18 megapixel (AR1820HS) lens designs ensures that mobile OEMs and camera module makers can more rapidly design the AR2520HS into new devices.

“The momentum in the camera market has shifted emphatically from digital still cameras to mobile devices. The market for image sensors in the mobile device segment was $4.9 billion in 2012, and is forecast to grow to $8.7 billion in 2017, and Aptina’s AR2520HS sensor is designed for this segment,” said Brian O'Rourke, senior principal analyst of consumer electronics at IHS.

“The AR2520HS offers an astounding full field-of-view 120 frames-per-second slow motion capture. To further enhance the experience, this is coupled with our MobileHDR technology to ensure amazing mixed-light performance,” said Sandor Barna, Chief Technology Officer at Aptina.

“Aptina, with this ultra-high-performance sensor, is delivering the full camera experience into mobile phones and tablets.”

The Aptina AR2520HS will be available for sampling in the second quarter of 2014.

Aptina is a global provider of intelligent imaging solutions. Aptina has created unique innovations with image sensor technologies such as Aptina Clarity+ to deliver high-quality, rich images in challenging environments. Aptina patented imaging solutions are in leading consumer electronics devices like smartphones, tablets, laptops and digital cameras, as well as industry-specific solutions for automotive, surveillance, video conferencing, scanning, medical and gaming.

Features:

－ Fast Frame Rates

－ Low Light Sensitivity

－ High-Definition (HD)