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Socionext Wins the 73rd Annual Technology and Engineering Emmy®
for Innovations in Camera Sensor and Software Stabilization
Technology for Leading-Edge Camera Systems and Devices Featuring
High Quality Image Capture, Reduced Bandwidth Requirements, Outstanding
Video Image Stabilization
Santa Clara, Calif. and Yokohama, Japan, Apr 26, 2022 --- Socionext Inc., a global leader in thedesign and development of innovative System-on-Chip products, has been awarded the 73rd
Technology & Engineering Emmy® Award in the category of “In Camera Sensor and Software
Stabilization” by the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS), an expert committee
in the television industry that evaluates and recognizes individuals and companies for their technicaldevelopments and innovations.

Socionext wins the Technology and Engineering Emmy® Award

The Technology & Engineering Emmy® cites technologies powered by Socionext’s advanced imaging
technologies and solutions in partnership with GoPro, also a winner of the Emmy® Award, for theinnovations that enable its industry-leading HyperSmooth video stabilization found in GoPro’s fullline of cameras.

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Socionext's image processors enable efficient capture of high-quality videos and images in low-light
conditions, while reducing the blurring associated with the motion of a camera or other imaging
device during exposure. Key features include:
Better image quality in low light
Camera devices cannot always rely on ideal lighting. Socionext's imaging ICs feature both 3DNR
(Three-Dimensional Noise Reduction) and WDR (Wide Dynamic Range), delivering high quality
image capture even under low light conditions.
Efficient video capture
Capturing high-definition video is data intensive. Socionext’s image signal processors (ISPs)
feature HEVC encoding that capture high-quality video using just half the bitrate of conventional
H.264. The benefit reduces bandwidth and storage requirements.
Enhanced image clarity with image stabilization
Movement often means blurry or shaky video with conventional systems. Socionext's ICs featureadvanced EIS (Electronic Image Stabilization) technology for smooth video capture even under
unstable conditions. The EIS feature delivers outstanding video image stabilization with lower
power consumption than competing solutions.

"Socionext is very honored to be a recipient of this prestigious Technology & Engineering Emmy®
Award," said Takehiro Kamada, Head of Socionext’s Smart Devices Business Unit. "The industry has
recognized that our leading-edge technologies enable a new generation of intelligent camera
devices and systems that revolutionize the way people perceive the world."

To learn more about the 2021 Technology & Engineering Emmy® Awards and Honorees, visit
https://theemmys.tv/tech-73rd-award-recipients/
To learn more about Socionext imaging technologies, visit
https://www.socionext.com/en/solution/imaging/

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About Socionext Inc.
Socionext Inc. is a global SoC (System-on-Chip) supplier and a pioneer of a unique “Solution SoC” businessmodel through decades of industry experience and expertise. Socionext contributes to global innovation inadvanced technologies including automotive, data center, networking, and smart devices. As a trusted silicon
partner, Socionext delivers superior features, performance, and quality that differentiate its customers’
products and services from their competition.
Socionext Inc. is headquartered in Yokohama, and has offices in Japan, Asia, United States and Europe to leadits development and sales activities. For more information, visit https://www.socionext.com/en/.

About Socionext America Inc.
Socionext America Inc. (SNA) is the US branch of Socionext Inc. headquartered in Santa Clara,California. The company is one of the world’s leading fabless ASIC suppliers, specializing in a wide
range of standard and customizable SoC solutions for automotive, consumer, and industrialmarkets. Socionext provides customers with quality semiconductor products based on extensive anddifferentiated IPs, proven design methodologies, and state-of-the-art implementation expertise,with full support.
For product information, visit our website, e-mail sna_inquiry@us.socionext.com or call 1-844-680-3453.
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Information provided in this press release is accurate at time of publication and is subject to change without advancenotice.

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