SMI [SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING INTERNATIONAL] 6-K: SMIC Achieves Breakthrough in Backside-Illuminated Image Sensors SHANGHAI,
[SMIC Achieves Breakthrough in Backside-Illuminated Image Sensors SHANGHAI, Dec. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC; NYSE: SMI; SEHK: 981), Chinas largest and most advanced semiconductor foundry, today announced a breakthrough in its development of backside-illuminated (BSI) CMOS image sensor (CIS) technology, with the first test chip demonstrating good image quality even in low-light conditions. The complete BSI]