Toshiba Unveils Highly Sensitive CMOS Image Sensor Using BSI Technology

Nikkei Electronics Asia reports that Toshiba has introduced a CMOS image sensor that will bring 14.6 million pixels to digital still cameras and to mobile phones supporting video imaging. The sensor is the company’s first to integrate the enhanced sensitivity offered by back-side illumination technology (BSI), and is the latest addition to the company’s Dynastron line-up.

You can read more about the sensor and see some diagrams here: http://techon.nikkeibp.co.jp/english/NEWS_EN/20091028/177030/

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