Samsung intros new ISOCELL Image sensors, NFC solution and low-power Wi-Fi chip

Samsung announced a bunch of new hardware components, in addition to the Exynos 5 processors. Samsung has expanded its ISOCELL pixel technology to develop a 16MP and 13MP CMOS image sensor. For the uninitiated, the newly developed ISOCELL technology “increases light sensitivity and effectively controls the collection of electrons” that results in a better picture in a low light situation. Moreover, ISOCELL equipped sensors have 30 percent decrease in crosstalk while shows a 30 percent increase in full well capacity (FWC).

The 16MP sensor boasts a 16:9 aspect ratio which allows the device to show the actual image on the screen in full-size without any field-of-view (FOV) loss. The sensor also enables full FOV 16:9 full HD (1080p) video recording at 60fps and even continuous shooting at full resolution at 30fps. Samsung will start mass producing the chip in Q1 2014.

The 13MP image sensor on the other hand, features Smart Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) technology that allows to capture images at 30fps. The feature is based on Samsung’s 65nm stacked process and allows users to capture better images in both well lit and low lit areas. The 13MP sensor will go in mass production in Q2 2014.

Moving onto the NFC side, Samsung also announced its 3rd generation near field communications (NFC) chip solution. Samsung claims it’s industry’s first NFC IC using 45nm embedded flash process that makes firmware updates easier and secure and also consume low power. The NFC chip solution is currently under sampling and slated for mass production in Q2 2014.

Finally, it’s the S5N2120 Wi-Fi Solution, which is Samsung’s first wireless connectivity solution and specially designed for the “Internet of Things (IoT) market.” It supports IEEE 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz and has a small footprint that can be integrated in Wi-Fi speakers, headsets, remote controls, digital & sports cameras, smart heating/cooling meters and more. The S5N2120 is scheduled for mass production in Q2 2014.