GalaxyCore（格科微） is a leading Chinese and globally recognized designer of CMOS Image Sensors (CIS) and Display Driver Integrated Circuits (DDIC). As one of China’s few Fab-Lite semiconductor companies with a full industrial chain layout, it focuses on the R&D, design, manufacturing, packaging, testing and sales of CIS and DDIC, with products widely applied in smartphones, smart IoT, automotive electronics, wearables, computers and mobile payment.

Major Achievements

• Shipments of 32 MP and 50 MP CIS exceeded 100million units
• Mass production of the industry's first non-stack 0.61 μm 50 MP CIS
• Automotive CIS products have been adoptedby Tier-1 suppliers
• The launch of the first large-format low-light full-color 4K CIS
• Mass production of AMOLED DDIC

GalaxyCore CIS Product Selection

GalaxyCore CIS selection is based on five core dimensions: application scenario (mobile/non-mobile), resolution, pixel size, optical format, technical architecture (FSI/BSI), HDR performance, frame rate, power consumption and package type. High-end solutions prioritize models integrated with GalaxyCell 2.0, BSI, PDAF and DAG HDR technologies.

Technical Roadmap

• FSI (Front-Side Illumination): Cost-effective, mature and stable, suitable for mid-to-low-end, high-light and cost-sensitive scenarios.
• BSI (Back-Side Illumination): Features a larger photosensitive area, superior low-light performance and SNR, making it ideal for high-end and low-illumination applications.
• GalaxyCell 2.0: GalaxyCore’s latest proprietary process, offering lower noise, high frame rate, and support for 4-Cell Binning and PDAF.

Key Specifications

• Pixel Size (μm): Larger pixel size delivers better low-light imaging and higher SNR (1.0μm+ outperforms 0.7μm/0.8μm).
• Optical Format (inch): Larger format ensures more light intake and superior image quality (1/2" > 1/2.8" > 1/3").
• Frame Rate (FPS): 30 FPS as the baseline; 60 FPS+ is suitable for motion, video and high-smoothness scenarios.
• HDR Technology: DAG HDR/DOL HDR prevent overexposure in strong backlight and preserve details in dark areas.
• Autofocus: PDAF/4-Cell PDAF is essential for smartphones and dynamic scenarios.
• Package Types: CSP (universal), COB (ultra-slim), COM/TCOM (compact, excellent heat dissipation, high reliability).

Mobile CIS Product Line

With excellent cost performance and full-scenario adaptability, GalaxyCore’s mobile CIS ranks among the world’s top in shipment volume, supplying global mainstream smartphone brands and covering entry-to-mid-high-end markets.

Its product portfolio (0.08MP–50MP) meets all smartphone lens requirements (front, main, ultra-wide), excelling in low-light imaging and miniaturization with BSI/FSI architecture and self-developed packaging.

Non-Mobile CIS Product Line

As a top domestic non-mobile CIS supplier, GalaxyCore’s non-mobile CIS (VGA–64MP) serves security, automotive, IoT and video conferencing sectors, with advantages of cost performance, low power consumption and high low-light sensitivity.

• High Resolution (50MP/64MP): Suitable for high-end IP cameras, action cameras and professional imaging equipment.
• Mid-to-High Resolution (4MP–8MP): Designed for mainstream security, automotive surround-view systems and video conferencing.
• Mid-to-Low Resolution (FHD, 3MP and below): Applicable to home monitoring, smart home devices and PC webcams.

Market Overview

The global CIS market maintains steady growth: the smartphone segment is driven by stock upgrade and price increases, while automotive, security and AIoT have become new growth engines. Smartphone cameras are evolving toward higher resolution, miniaturization and better performance; demand for automotive CIS is surging with the popularization of autonomous driving.

Sony and Samsung dominate the high-end market; Chinese manufacturers are expanding their market share and accelerating domestic substitution, while facing challenges in production capacity, cost control and technology.

As a leading CIS manufacturer, GalaxyCore boasts world-leading shipment volume, with core competitiveness built on cost performance, full-scenario product coverage and vertical integration. Its 50MP solutions have entered mid-to-high-end main camera markets, and its low-pixel products hold leading market shares.

Backed by proprietary technologies, in-house production capacity and economies of scale, GalaxyCore continues to strengthen its competitiveness and expand into high-end, automotive and AIoT sectors.

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