OmniVision Technologies, Inc. announced in advance of CES the OA805, a video processor that supports high-efficiency video coding (HEVC) compression with the lowest power consumption in the industry. The interest in HEVC (also known as H.265) for IoT-enabled home security devices is growing rapidly. This advanced video compression standard reduces storage requirements and enables the streaming of 4K […]
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First 8.3-MP image sensors feature LED flicker mitigation, 140 dB dynamic range
OmniVision Technologies, Inc. announced the first two members of its new automotive image sensor platform—the 8MP, front-view OX08A and OX08B. The high-resolution OX08A features the automotive industry’s best HDR, while the pinout-compatible OX08B adds a new benchmark in LED flicker mitigation (LFM) performance, enabled by the sensor’s on-chip HALE (HDR and LFM engine) combination algorithm. The […]
Image sensor captures premium video with HDR, ultra-wide angles
OmniVision Technologies, Inc. announced the OV12D, a 1.4 micron 12 MP image sensor with selective conversion gain (SCG) for the optimum balance between low-light image quality and high dynamic range (HDR). The OV12D features a large 1/2.4” optical format, on-chip 4-cell remosaic color filter, high-speed phase-detection autofocus (PDAF) and extra pixels for 4K2K video electronic […]
Automotive SoC for rear and surround view cameras features low-light performance, low power, small size
OmniVision Technologies, Inc. announced from the AutoSens conference its 1.3MP OX01F10 SoC, providing automotive designers with the industry’s best imaging performance across a wide range of challenging lighting conditions, along with the most compact form factor and lowest power consumption. In a single, 1/4” optical format package, the OX01F10 integrates a 3.0 micron image sensor and […]
Image sensor carries super-small BSI global shutter pixel
OmniVision Technologies, Inc. announced the smallest-ever pixel size of 2.2 microns for a backside-illuminated (BSI), global shutter (GS) image sensor. The new OG01A sensor combines PureCel Plus-S pixel technology and Nyxel near-infrared (NIR) technology to enable optimal performance and precision along with industry-leading NIR quantum efficiency (QE). This sensor is ideal for a wide range […]
High-rez low and no-light image sensor targets AI, facial recognition apps
OmniVision Technologies, Inc.announced the OS04A10, a 2.9-micron pixel image sensor with 4 megapixel (MP) resolution, the latest addition to its growing family of industry-leading Nyxel near-infrared (NIR) and ultra-low light (ULL) sensors. The OS04A10 provides security cameras with greater zoom range and AI-enabled surveillance systems with better object identification and facial authentication accuracy. It provides […]
48-MP image sensor features 0.8-micron pixel size for high-rez smartphone cameras
OmniVision Technologies, Inc. announced the OV48B, its first 48 megapixel (MP) image sensor featuring a 0.8-micron pixel size to enable high-resolution smartphone cameras in a 1/2″ optical format. Built on OmniVision’s PureCel® Plus stacked die technology, this sensor provides leading edge still image capture and video performance for both mainstream and high-end smartphones. Additionally, the […]
SoC provides high-quality VGA camera images, sensitivity to low light levels
OmniVision Technologies, Inc. announced the OV0VA10 SoC, which integrates the industry’s most advanced VGA image sensor and signal processor in a single chip-scale package. The SoC’s OmniPixel 3-HS architecture allows entry level, thin-bezel notebook designers to incorporate the very best VGA camera performance with excellent low light image capture for applications such as videoconferencing. Additionally, […]
High-rez 5-MP RGB-Ir image sensor targets facial recognition, selfies in laptop apps
OmniVision Technologies, Inc. announced the OV5678 — the industry’s first 5MP RGB-Ir image sensor for 2-in-1 convertible laptops. This sensor enables a single camera with greater accuracy for infrared (IR) Windows Hello facial authentication as well as high quality color (RGB) images for selfies and videoconferencing. Combining IR and color imaging allows designers to create […]
Automotive image sensor features artifact-free motion capture, high dynamic range, LED flicker mitigation
OmniVision Technologies, Inc. announced the OX01D10 — its next-generation 1MP image sensor for automotive viewing applications. This sensor brings together split-pixel and dual conversion gain (DCG) technology, delivering artifact-free motion capture, high dynamic range (HDR) of up to 120dB, as well as LED flicker mitigation (LFM). These features increase driver safety because more scene details […]