Samsung has developed two imaging sensors for smartphones and other high-end devices that will offer superior low-light performance. The S5K3H2 8 megapixel CMOS imager features Samsung’s advanced 1.4 micron (um) back side illuminated (BSI) pixel technology that will enable users to shoot better quality pictures in low-light conditions. The new imager is touted to […]
Hardware
Samsung to offer refunds on PCs using faulty Intel chipset
Samsung has announced that consumers using computers with Intel’s faulty support chip are eligible to get a full refund or an exchange of the product. There are six PC lineups using the faulty chipset in South Korea whereas one in United States. The cost of the refund will be borne by Intel. On January […]
Samsung buys Liquavista for Electrowetting Display
Samsung has confirmed that they’ve bought the Dutch-based display technology firm Liquavista. Liquavista is a spin-out from Phillips Research Labs and specializes in display technology named Electrowetting (EWD). The EWD is known to work in transmissive, reflective, transparent and transflective modes and offer picture quality at par with LCDs at very low power consumption, […]
Samsung samples MLC-based SSD for enterprise-class storage
Samsung has announced that they’ve developed multi-level-cell (MLC)-based Solid State Drives for enterprise storage applications. Coming in capacities of 100, 200 and 400GB options, the SSDs are apt for servers as the new SSD provides higher-density while consuming very less power. The SSD uses 30nm-class MLC NAND flash chips that support Toggle DDR and […]
Samsung to supply equipment for Sprint’s Network Vision Program
Samsung has announced that Sprint has chosen them to provide the requisite equipment and services for its next-generation Network Vision network. The agreement will allow Samsung to deploy multi-mode base stations that will enhance Sprint’s usage of 800/1900 MHz spectrum. Additionally, Samsung will also help Sprint with All-IP CDMA core network elements, Microwave Backhaul […]