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IMX230

Product catalog summary

Description
The IMX230 is a 21 Mega-pixel CMOS image sensor designed for color cameras, particularly in cellular phones and tablets. It features a diagonal size of 7.487 mm and utilizes Exmor RS™ technology for high-speed image capturing and enhanced sensitivity with low noise. The sensor includes a square pixel array and a primary color mosaic filter. It supports high dynamic range (HDR) imaging and has an electronic shutter with variable integration time. The sensor operates on three power supply voltages and is optimized for low power consumption.

Functions and Features
The IMX230 offers several advanced features:

Back-illuminated and stacked CMOS image sensor technology (Exmor RS™).
Phase Detection Auto Focus (PDAF).
Single Frame HDR with full pixel equivalence.
High signal-to-noise ratio (SNR).
Full resolution at 24fps, 4K2K at 30fps, and 1080p at 60fps, all in Normal and HDR modes.
Output video formats include RAW10/8 and COMP8/6.
Pixel binning readout and horizontal/vertical sub-sampling functions.
Advanced noise reduction techniques.
Independent flipping and mirroring capabilities.
CSI-2 serial data output with MIPI compliance.
2-wire serial communication and dual PLLs for clock generation.
Dynamic defect pixel correction and power-on reset function.
Dual sensor synchronization and built-in temperature sensor.
9K bit of OTP ROM for user data storage.

Device Structure
The sensor's structure includes:

Image size: Diagonal 7.487 mm (Type 1/2.4).
Total pixels: Approximately 22.24 million.
Effective pixels: Approximately 21.61 million.
Active pixels: Approximately 21.46 million.
Chip size: 7.216 mm x 5.497 mm.
Unit cell size: 1.12 μm x 1.12 μm.
Substrate material: Silicon.

Functional Description
The IMX230 sensor incorporates Exmor RS™ technology for high sensitivity and low noise. It includes a backside illuminated imaging pixel, low noise analog amplifier, column parallel A/D converters, digital amplifier, image binning circuit, and timing control circuit. The sensor also features a high-speed serial interface, PLL oscillator, and serial communication interface for function control. Additional image processing functions and peripheral circuits are included for system optimization. A 9 K-bit onetime programmable memory is available for user data storage.

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Catalog excerpts

[Product Brief] Diagonal 7.487 mm (Type 1/2.4) 21Mega-Pixel CMOS Image Sensor with Square Pixel for Color Cameras Description IMX230 is a diagonal 7.487mm (Type 1/2.4) 21 Mega-pixel CMOS active pixel type stacked image sensor with a square pixel array. It adopts Exmor RS™ technology to achieve high speed image capturing by column parallel A/D converter circuits and high sensitivity and low noise image (comparing with conventional CMOS image sensor) through the backside illuminated imaging pixel structure. R, G, and B pigment primary color mosaic filter is employed. By introducing spatially multiplexed exposure technology, high dynamic range still pictures and movies are achievable. It equips an electronic shutter with variable integration time. It operates with three power supply voltages: analog 2.5 V, digital 1.1 V and 1.8 V for input/output interface and achieves low power consumption. In addition, this product is designed for use in cellular phone and tablet pc. When using this for another application, Sony does not guarantee the quality and reliability of product. Therefore, don’t use this for applications other than cellular phone and Tablet PCs. Consult your Sony sales representative if you have any questions. Functions and Features ◆ Back-illuminated and stacked CMOS image sensor Exmor RSTM ◆ Phase Detection Auto Focus (PDAF) ◆ Single Frame High Dynamic Range (HDR) with equivalent full pixels ◆ High signal to noise ratio (SNR) ◆ Full resolution @24fps (Normal / HDR). 4K2K @30fps (Normal / HDR) 1080p @60fps (Normal / HDR) ◆ Output video format of RAW10/8, COMP8/6 ◆ Pixel binning readout and H/V sub-sampling function ◆ Advanced Noise Reduction (Chroma noise reduction and RAW noise reduction) ◆ Independent flipping and mirroring ◆ CSI-2 serial data output (MIPI 2lane/4lane, Max. 1.5Gbps/lane, D-PHY spec. ver. 1.1 compliant) ◆ 2-wire serial communication ◆ Two PLLs for independent clock generation for pixel control and data output interface ◆ Dynamic Defect Pixel Correction ◆ Power-on reset function ◆ Dual sensor synchronization operation ◆ 9K bit of OTP ROM for users ◆ Built-in temperature sensor

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Device Structure ◆ CMOS image sensor ◆ Image size ◆ Total number of pixels ◆ Number of effective pixels ◆ Number of active pixels ◆ Unit cell size Functional Description System Outline IMX230 is a CMOS active pixel type image sensor which adopts the Exmor RSTM technology to achieve high sensitivity, low noise, and high speed image capturing. It is embedded with backside illuminated imaging pixel, low noise analog amplifier, column parallel A/D converters which enables high speed capturing, digital amplifier, image binning circuit, timing control circuit for imaging size and frame rate, CSI2 image...

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