➀ SpaceX CEO Elon Musk shares high-detail footage of the Starship launch; ➁ The footage was captured by astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy using a $17,000 lens; ➂ McCarthy was able to track Starship to orbit and capture the stage separation moment.
Recent #Camera Technology news in the semiconductor industry
➀ The Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences (HKA) is supporting Mercedes-Benz in the development of autonomous driving with a focus on the enhancement of complex camera technologies in neuromorphic computing. ➁ The collaboration aims to advance intelligent mobility technologies, including neuromorphic computing, which mimics the human brain for more energy-efficient and faster AI calculations. ➃ Event cameras, a key component of neuromorphic computing, are being developed to provide real-time visual information to autonomous systems, significantly reducing reaction time compared to current camera systems.
➀ Asahi Kasei Microdevices (AKM) has launched the HQ0A11 InAs Hall element, which is its smallest and thinnest package yet at 0.8 x 0.4 x 0.23 mm. It is 85% smaller than the previous model, HQ0811, and offers a 16% better S/N ratio. This advancement is expected to improve performance in smartphone camera modules and small robots. ➁ The HQ0A11 features a GaAs Hall element with over 3.5 times higher position detection accuracy than its predecessor, the HG0C11. ➂ The element's compact size and high sensitivity make it suitable for applications requiring precise position detection, such as camera lens control.
➀ Pixel Upgrade: Mate 70 Pro features a 6000MP main camera, 4800MP ultra-wide, and 4800MP telephoto, supporting 5x optical and 100x digital zoom. ➁ Diamond Module: The camera layout adopts a diamond pattern for enhanced aesthetics and grip. ➂ One-Inch Large Sensor: Standard and Pro versions use advanced sensors like OV50H and OV50K, with LOFIC technology and a large variable aperture. ➃ Telescopic Lens: Mate 70 series may introduce the ultra-convergent telescopic lens from Pura70 Ultra, enhanced by XMAGE imaging technology.