Sony Semiconductor Solutions has announced the Lytia L910 CMOS image sensor for smartphones, describing it as one of the first in its Lytia lineup to use LOFIC technology. LOFIC (Lateral Overflow Integration Capacitor) places a capacitor next to each pixel’s photodiode, aiming to prevent saturation when pixels receive very bright light. Sony says the approach increases each pixel’s full-well capacity.
Sony claims the Lytia L910 can provide up to 100dB dynamic range in a single exposure, and that it maintains low power consumption. The sensor is positioned for improved HDR performance, night photography, and enhanced video capture features for mobile devices.
On video capability, Sony states the sensor supports up to 4K recording at 60 frames per second. One outlet also reports that the sensor supports Triple Conversion Gain (TCG) HDR, which is intended to help manage a wider range of lighting conditions within the same frame. The announcements focus on performance specifications and the LOFIC design rationale, without naming specific phone models that will use the sensor.
