SK Hynix stated that in response to the competition to achieve higher resolution with smaller module sizes, the four new 1.0μm (micrometer) level image sensor products launched under SK Hynix's "Black Pearl" series have reduced the pixel size from the original 1.12μm to 1.0μm.

These products have the "Quad Pixel" function for adjusting the size of the pixel area and adopt the Quad to Bayer (Q2B for short) Re-mosaic algorithm. With these features, the new "Black Pearl" product can not only be compatible with various types of cameras, but also improve the shooting quality in dimly lit environments.

Among the new series of products, Hi-1634 (16 million pixels) and Hi-2021 (20 million pixels) are specifically optimized for ultra-wide-angle cameras in the rear cameras of smartphones. In January this year, SK Hynix began mass production of these two products and is currently supplying them to customers. Due to the smaller pixel size, the Hi-1634 and Hi-2021 sensors can accommodate more pixels in the same space.

The Hi-847 (8 million pixels) and Hi-1337 (13 million pixels) sensors are optimized for the rear cameras of smartphones.

SK Hynix also stated that after launching the 1.0μm "Black Pearl" series in the first quarter of this year, SK Hynix plans to introduce 0.8μm (48 million pixels) products in the second half of the year. The company's goal is to ensure its competitiveness in the CIS(CMOS Image Sensor, abbreviated as CIS) business field and consolidate its position in the market.

Research conducted by SK Hynix shows that the average number of cameras equipped on each smartphone increased from 2.2 to 3.9 between 2017 and 2020. Among the latest flagship mobile phones, there are also models equipped with five cameras.

According to statistics and estimates by research institutions, by 2023, the average number of cameras equipped on each smartphone is expected to exceed 4.

Foreign media reports that this industry trend has also prompted SK Hynix to strengthen its mobile phone image sensor business. Foreign media reports that SK Hynix has transformed part of its DRAM production lines into a CMOS image sensor production center.

SK Hynix provides global customers with semiconductor products such as DRAM(Dynamic Random Access Memory),NAND Flash(NAND Flash Memory), and CIS(CMOS Image Sensor). The company is listed on the Korea Stock Exchange, and its global depositary shares are listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange.

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