Vision and Imaging Sensors / Detectors
CMOS Image Sensor features embedded autofocus control.
Press Release Summary:
Single-chip OV2645 is ¼ in., 2 megapixel CameraChip(TM) built on 2.2 micron OmniPixel2 architecture. Integrated autofocus functions work with integrated microcontroller that can directly control various autofocus motors through GPIO pads or serial bus. Measuring 10 x 10 mm, product also integrates OmniQSP(TM) image signal processor block, which lends to quality of sensor's picture processing capabilities.
Original Press Release:
OmniVision Launches World's First 1/4-Inch, 2 Megapixel CameraChip with Embedded Autofocus Control
New Sensor Enables 30 Percent Size Reduction for Autofocus Camera Modules
BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 13 / -- OmniVision Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:OVTI), a world leading supplier of CMOS image sensors, today at the 3GSM World Congress in Barcelona unveiled the OV2645, the world's first 1/4-inch, 2 megapixel CameraChip(TM) with fully integrated autofocus (AF) control on a single chip. OmniVision is the first company to integrate AF functions on a 2 megapixel CMOS image sensor.
Using its unique 2.2 micron OmniPixel2 architecture, OmniVision has developed this very small 2 megapixel sensor and integrate a full autofocus control on the same die. The OV2645's advanced autofocus functions work with an integrated microcontroller that can directly control a variety of autofocus motors through its GPIO pads or serial bus. This enables a very small, inexpensive, yet highly advanced single-chip autofocus camera module, in the range of 10x10mm, which is about 30% smaller than any competitive solutions available.
"By continuously developing the smallest sensors and enabling cost effective integration of advanced functions on a single chip, OmniVision strives to be a leader in digital imaging," said Jess Lee, Vice President of the Mainstream Products Business Unit at OmniVision. "The OV2645 underscores once again that OmniVision is at the forefront of bringing imaging advancements into mainstream camera phone markets."
Besides the AF control function, the OV2645 takes full advantage of the new OmniPixel2 architecture including high sensitivity, superior low light performance and an advanced image signal processor block (OmniQSP(TM)). The advanced image signal processor block provides high-grade picture processing, and features historically only found in digital still cameras.
The OV2645 is currently available for select customer sampling.
About OmniVision
OmniVision Technologies, Inc. designs and markets high-performance semiconductor image sensors. Its OmniPixel and CameraChip products are highly integrated single-chip CMOS image sensors for mass-market consumer and commercial applications such as mobile phones, digital still cameras, security and surveillance systems, interactive video games, PCs and automotive imaging systems. Additional information is available at http://www.ovt.com/.
OmniVision, OmniPixel, OmniQSP and CameraChip are trademarks of OmniVision Technologies, Inc.
CONTACT: Public Relations: Scott Foster, +1-408-542-3077, sfoster@ovt.com of OmniVision Technologies
