Micron Introduces 3 Megapixel Camera Sensor For Mobiles

Micron technologies, the company that is said to be producing the camera for the iPhone, is now presenting a quarter of an inch 3-megapixel camera system-on-chip sensor for mobile phones in order to improve the quality of photos taken. The SOC sensor brings something unique on the market and includes an anti-shake feature, that is meant to significantly reduce image blurring, which is often a result of camera shake.

"With the camera phone market's move toward digital still camera quality pictures and features, our new 3-megapixel product is positioned to provide the ability to produce clean, sharp images under a wide range of conditions," said Bob Gove, vice president of Micron's imaging group. "Our latest product incorporating advanced image processing coupled with the anti-shake feature will push performance expectations throughout the industry."

Blurry images are especially common in low-light situations where the shutter will be open for a longer time in order to collect enough light for taking the photo. Mobile phones equipped with Micron's sensor will be able to take snapshots with a dramatically reduced blur, by automatically activating the anti-shake feature when sensing camera shake.

Although Micron's product offering includes more 3-megapixel image sensors in differing optical formats, this new sensor is the first of its class to include the anti-shake feature. It was developed on Micron's industry leading 1.75-micron pixel and integrated additional camera capabilities on the chip, like JPEG compression or image processing (which usually require additional chips). Customers will get to see products including Micron's newest development starting August this year, with mass production being scheduled for the fourth quarter of the year.