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The world largest mobile image sensor The large Tetra-Cell pixel guarantees DSR-like image with higher SNR in the dark and better resolution in the bright Dual Pixel Pro All directional phase detection auto focus function can improve the AF performance Smart ISO Pro High dynamic range solution without no motion artifact and merging function in AP Staggered HDR Provide cost-effective high dynamic range image without the motion blue The innovative low power scheme Provide the lower analog power consumption on 2.2V supply voltage Flexible high-speed interface MIPI combo can provide the user flexibility with EMI immunity

We developed a dual pixel with accurate and all-directional auto focus (AF) performance in CMOS image sensor (CIS). The optimized in-pixel deep trench isolation (DTI) provided accurate AF data and good image quality in the entire image area and over whole visible wavelength range. Furthermore, the horizontal-vertical (HV) dual pixel with the slanted in-pixel DTI enabled the acquisition of all-directional AF information by the conventional dual pixel readout method. These technologies were demonstrated in 1.4μm dual pixel and will be applied to the further shrunken pixels.

We present a CMOS image sensor (CIS) with phase detection auto-focus (PDAF) in all pixels. The size of photodiode (PD) is 0.64μm by 1.28μm, the smallest ever reported and two PDs compose a single pixel. Inter PD isolation was fabricated by deep trench isolation (DTI) process in order to obtain an accurate AF performance. The layout and depth of DTI was optimized in order to eliminate side effects and maximize the performance even at extremely low light condition up to 1lux. In particular the AF performance remains comparable to that of 0.70μm dual PD CIS. By using our unique technology, it seems plausible to scale further down the size of pixels in dual PD CIS without sacrificing AF performance.