Austrian Microelectronics Light Sensor for Samsung Galaxy Smartphones

Austrian Microelectronics is providing integrated ambient light and proximity sensors as well as discrete proximity sensors for the successful Galaxy Ace, Galaxy Gio, Galaxy Mini and Galaxy Neo models. Ambient light and proximity sensors are critical components in smart phone display management, which automatically adjust the display brightness according to the ambient light conditions, and control the on/off status of the display and touch screen when the phone is lifted to the ear.

Austrian Microelectronics has expanded its optical sensor portfolio with a strategic merger of optical sensor pioneers and industry leader TAOS, which offers best-in-class accuracy and reliability, ultra-small form factor for mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. And reduce power consumption. Austrian Microelectronics products are also incorporated into other Samsung smartphones, including the Galaxy S II, with its optimized audio quality and market-leading MEMS microphone interface.

These sensor solutions demonstrate the technological leadership of austriamicrosystems and its strong partnership with Samsung and are helping Samsung create the most successful mobile devices now and in the future. In the third quarter of 2011, Samsung became the world's largest supplier of smart phones. According to market research firm Strategy Analytics, Samsung has a market share of 24% of all 117 million devices. This year, Samsung shipped more than 300 million mobile phones.