OMNIVISION LAUNCHES NEW 1/5-INCH, 2-MEGAPIXEL IMAGE SENSOR WITH HIGH DYNAMIC RANGE AND ANTI-SHAKE TECHNOLOGY
OmniVision Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: OVTI), a leading independent supplier of CMOS image sensors for high-volume applications, today launched the OV2650, its third generation 2-megapixel CameraChip™ sensor. Powered by OmniPixel3™ technology, the OV2650 brings digital still camera (DSC) performance to camera phones in a 1/5-inch optical format, compact enough to allow for an easy upgrade of existing 1.3-megapixel and VGA camera phone designs.
The OV2650 combines OmniVision’s proprietary 1.75-micron OmniPixel3 technology with advanced image signal processing (ISP) to offer best-in-class low-light performance (520mV/lux-sec), superb color reproduction and ultra-low noise. In addition, the OV2650 offers other advanced features: anti-shake technology for easier picture taking; high dynamic range (HDR) for advanced video functionality (85dB); a high-speed mobile industry processor interface (MIPI) to ease picture sharing; and a high-end ISP to deliver DSC-like performance.
One of the most important new features of the OV2650 is the sensor’s integrated anti-shake technology. Anti-shake comes into play in low-light situations when cameras need a longer exposure time and therefore a steadier hand. When camera phones using the sensor detect the slightest camera movement, image stabilization will activate, the sensor will help to prevent image blur and the end result will be sharper images.
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