07B02_Dynastron-WD WHTpaper

• The Toshiba DynastronWD technology can extend dynamic range of a CMOS image sensor up to 96dB. It is a critical capability in today’s highly competitive camera phone market. Introduction There is explosive growth in the integration of cameras into mobile phones with consumers demanding both high pixel count and high image quality. To date, image sensor vendors have focused on delivering low-light performance; however, with shrinking pixel sizes enabling high pixel count, there is increased demand for high performance/ image quality under bright light conditions. Toshiba is meeting this challenge by developing Dynastron-WD wide dynamic range technology for CMOS image sensors.