Applied Materials, Inc. announced its new Applied Producer Optiva CVD system, which enables the manufacture of state-of-the-art, backside-illuminated (BSI) image sensors used in the most advanced smartphones, tablet PCs and high-end cameras. The innovative Producer Optiva system is uniquely capable of depositing low temperature, conformal films that boost the low-light performance of the sensor while improving its durability – a critical benefit that can lower costs by significantly enhancing de...