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For the iPhone 5S iSight camera module, Apple continues to integrate a 8Mpixel resolution CMOS Image Sensor. They achieve to obtain 33% increase in light sensitivity by improving the camera aperture from f/2.4 to f/2.2 and by rising the pixel size from 1.4µm to 1.5µm.

The unique technology from Sony (Exmor-RS) allows to raise the pixel array size by 15% and thus to considerably improve the light sensitivity by keeping a similar cost compared to the previous CIS. The technology consists in a stacking of two separate chips using optimized processes: a pixel array circuit which uses a Back-Side Illuminated (BSI) technology, and a logic ISP circuit processed with a 65nm technology node. The two circuits are stacked with a wafer bonding process and connected together with copper TSVs.

The camera module, with dimensions of 8.5 x 7.8 x 5.7mm, is equipped with a 5-elements lens module and a VCM auto-focus actuator. The CIS is assembled in flip-chip on a ceramic substrate with a gold stud bumping process.

This report provides a complete teardown with:

• Detailed Photos
• Precise Measurements
• Material Analysis
• Manufacturing Process Flow
• Supply Chain Evaluation
• Manufacturing Cost Analysis
• Selling Price Estimation
• Comparison with previous technology choices from Sony, Samsung and OVT

Key Topics Covered:

CAMERA MODULE SUPPLY CHAIN & COMPANIES PROFILE

Physical Analysis

Camera Module

• Camera Module View & Dimensions
• Camera Module X-Ray
• Camera Module Dis-assembly

CMOS Image Sensor

• View & Dimensions
• Pads, Tungsten Grid
• TSV Connections
• CIS Pixels
• Logic Circuit (Transistors, SRAM)

Cross-Section: Camera Module

• Overview
• Driver (Assembly & Process) & MLCC
• Ceramic Substrate, IR Filter & FPC
• Lenses, Housing, VCM

Cross-Section: CMOS Image Sensor

• Overview
• Pad Trenches
• Pixel Array Circuit
• Logic Circuit
• TSVs

Comparison with previous 8Mpixel CIS from OVT, Samsung and Sony

CIS MANUFACTURING PROCESS FLOW

• Global Overview
• Logic Circuit Front-End Process
• Pixel Array Circuit Front-End Process
• BSI + TSV + Microlenses Process
• CIS Wafer Fabrication Unit
• COST ANALYSIS
• Synthesis of the cost analysis
• Main steps of economic analysis
• Yields Hypotheses

CMOS Image Sensor Cost

• Logic Circuit Front-End Cost
• Pixel Array Front-end Cost
• BSI & TSV Front-End Cost
• Color Filters & Microlenses Front-End Cost
• Total Front-End Cost
• Back-End: Tests & Dicing
• CIS Wafer and Die Cost

Camera Module Assembly Cost

• Lens Module Cost
• VCM Actuator Cost
• Final Cost

Camera Module Cost

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