This report presents a device essentials overview (DEF) of the SmartSens SC850SL 8 MP 2.0 μm pixel pitch back-illuminated CMOS image sensor. The SmartSens SC850SL is part of SmartSens' Star Light (SL) Series product lineup for high-end night vision cameras. It features a stacked BSI and rolling shutter process, and reportedly offers enhanced SNR and higher image quality under high temperature conditions.
The DEF includes observed device metrics and salient features supported by the following unannotated image folders:
- Downstream product teardown
- Package X-rays, die photograph, non-invasive optical photos of die features
- SEM images of the pixel array delayered to the metal, transistor, and diffusion levels
- Exploratory cross-section SEM imaging of the general pixel array and peripheral structures
This deliverable provides basic competitive benchmarking information and enables cost-effective tracking of multiple competitors’ technology.