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Shutter image sensors designed for machine vision applications
OmniVision has announced two new high resolution additions to its family of global shutter image sensors - the OG02B1B/OG02B10 and the OV9285. These new sensors are designed to be cost effective solutions for a wide range of consumer and industrial machine vision applications.
Automotive camera module reference design fits on single PCB
OmniVision Technologies has announced its high definition automotive camera module reference design, developed with collaboration from Leopard Imaging and featuring technology from Texas Instruments. The compact design includes OmniVision’s OX01B40 image sensor plus Image Signal Processor (ISP) System-in-Package (SiP), as well as TI’s DS90UB933-Q1 or DS90UB935-Q1 serialiser chip and TPS65000-Q1 Power Mana...
Medical image signal processor with a shorter time to market
OmniVision has announced the OVMed, a new mixed-signal Image Signal Processor (ISP) designed for medical, veterinarian and industrial endoscopy applications. The OVMed ISP offers image processing features and high image quality. It also integrates easily with commercial hardware and software, and meets stringent medical certification standards, thus decreasing development cost and time to market, allowing designers to focus on developing differen...
Boldly zoom where no mobile camera has zoomed before
In order to produce a new dual-camera zoom reference design for mobile devices, OmniVision Technologies have announced its collaboration with dual-camera technology company Corephotonics. Combining OmniVision’s OV12A10 and OV13880 image sensors with Corephotonics’ proprietary zoom and Bokeh algorithms, the reference design brings optical zoom capabilities commonly found in DSCs and DSLRs to smartphone camera applications.
Bringing biometric capabilities to notebooks and mobiles
The new OV2744, a 1.4-micron PureCel image sensor from OmniVision Technologies, features the company’s second generation RGB-Ir technology. The OV2744 enables advanced biometric capabilities such as facial recognition for front facing cameras in notebooks, tablets and smartphones.
Keeping an eye on the future of VR and AR
SMI has formed an alliance with OmniVision that will see SMI’s virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) eye tracking platform integrated with OmniVision’s global shutter CameraCubeChip.
Image sensor enables 16MP recording at 45fps
Delivering improved low-light performance and faster readout architecture with a larger 1.3μm pixel compared to previous-gen devices, a 16MP PureCel Plus-S image sensor has been introduced by OmniVision Technologies. The OV16860 enables full resolution recording at 45fps and supports advanced features such as HDR, Phase Detection AutoFocus (PDAF) and slow motion video recording, making it suitable for high-end smartphones and action cameras.
Advanced sensor technology marks pixel structure evolution
Advancing its portfolio of innovative pixel technologies, OmniVision Technologies has announced PureCel Plus and PureCel Plus-S. Utilising a Buried Colour Filter Array (BCFA) and Deep Trench Isolation (DTI) technology, PureCel Plus and PureCel Plus-S sensors deliver best-in-class pixel performance with significant improvements in low-light performance and crosstalk reduction.
Camera sensor targets medical & industrial applications
A camera sensor for medical and industrial applications has been introduced by OmniVision Technologies. The 1/18" OV6946 CameraChip captures 400x400 pixel resolution images and video with outstanding colour fidelity in a compact 0.9x0.9mm package that consumes low power, making it a suitable camera solution for minimally-invasive, reusable endoscopy.
HD sensor is 47% smaller than the previous generation
Designed for consumer applications, the OV9734 720p HD sensor has been introduced by OmniVision Technologies. Built on OmniVision’s PureCel technology, the sensor delivers premium quality images and video, while consuming significantly less power than previous generation image sensors, making it an attractive camera solution for slim notebooks, tablets, handsets and other mobile devices that require thin bezels.
Image sensor is designed to record during day & night
Designed for next-gen security and home monitoring applications, the OV9752 CameraChip sensor has been released by OmniVision Technologies. The 1/3" device captures HD images and video in 1280x960px resolution as well as IR information, providing outstanding scene reproduction regardless of lighting conditions. These benefits make the OV9752 a suitable camera solution for security systems designed to record during day and night.
World’s most efficient 1080p, 60FPS HD image sensor
Targeting front-facing camera applications for next-gen smartphones, tablets, notebooks and Ultrabooks, OmniVision Technologies has unveiled an ultra-low power, full HD PureCel image sensor. Consuming just 90mW when recording 1080p HD video at 60FPS, the OV2740 is claimed to be the lowest power 1080p, 60FPS HD image sensor currently on the market.
Industry’s first backside illumination image sensor
OmniVision Technologies has announced what the company claims to be the automotive industry’s first backside illumination (BSI) image sensor and a powerful companion processing chip. The OV10640 BSI sensor offers high dynamic range of up to 120dB in highly compact automotive-grade packages.
5MP image sensor targets front & rear-facing cameras
The company’s first 1.12µm 5MP PureCel image sensor, OmniVision Technologies has introduced the OV5670. Supplied in an ultra-compact, 1/5" optical format form factor, the image sensor provides exceptional still images and high-definition video for both front- and rear-facing camera applications in smartphones and tablets.
Image sensor for mobile device front-facing cameras
Designed specifically for front-facing camera applications in smartphones and tablets, the OV9762 is a high-performance CameraChip sensor from Omnivision. Making use of the company’s first 1.87-micron OmniBSI-2 pixel, the image sensor provides enhanced image quality as well as best-in-class 720p high-definition video.
Image sensors for advanced driver assistance systems
Expanding their product portfolio for automotive imaging, Omnivision has introduced the single-chip OV10626 AutoVision sensor alongside the OV480 electronic distortion correction solution. The image sensor delivers high dynamic range (HDR) and excellent low-light sensitivity, while the companion chip supports it by delivering best-in-class electronic distortion correction and significantly enhanced low-light performance.
Cost-efficient 2 MP image sensors for mobile devices
OmniVision Technologies introduce two new high-performance 2-megapixel CameraChip sensors for smartphones and tablets. Leveraging OmniVision’s 1.75-micron OmniPixel3-HS pixel technology to deliver high quality 2-megapixel images and video at 30 frames per second, the OV2680 and OV2685 utilise high sensitivity and low-dark current features providing exceptional image and video quality, even in low-light conditions.
8 MP image sensor features video-in-video support
OmniVision Technologies have today annonuced a new 1/4-inch 8-megapixel PureCel image sensor, the OV8858. Designed specifically for the rapidly growing and highly competitive mainstream smartphone and tablet market, the compact and cost-effective OV8858 image sensor delivers dramatically reduced power consumption and best-in-class performance.
13 MP image sensor for smartphones and tablets
OmniVision Technologies introduce a new PureCel 13 megapixel CameraChip sensor for high-performance mobile devices. Enabling best-in-class high- and low-light performance, the OV13850 combines OmniVision's most advanced process technology and design methods. Ideal for high-end smartphones and tablets, the OV13850 features best-in-class power efficiency and dramatically improved pixel performance.
Smartphones with DSC-level image and video quality
OmniVision Technologies has today brought DSC-level image and video quality to smartphones and tablets with the new OV10822 10.5-megapixel CameraChip sensor. Capable of recording ultra-high resolution 4K2K video, the native 16:9 high definition image sensor can seamlessly transition between recording still images and HD video.