SANTA CLARA, Calif.,
Nov. 5, 2015 /PRNewswire/
-- OmniVision Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: OVTI), a leading
developer of advanced digital imaging solutions, today announced
two high performance 5-megapixel image sensors, the OV5675 and
OV5695. Designed to be cost-competitive camera solutions for
front-facing camera applications in smartphones and tablets, the
two sensors feature improved designs that offer superior image and
video quality in more compact and power-efficient packages.
"Front-facing cameras in smartphones and tablets have evolved
quickly from low-resolution sensors with limited functionality and
relatively low consumer expectations to high performance sensors
with a host of advanced features," said Archie de Guzman, senior product marketing
manager at OmniVision. "In this regard, we have developed the
OV5675 and OV5695 as cost-effective upgrade solutions that can
capture more dynamic and detailed images and video, via improved
resolution and pixel performance."
Built on OmniVision's 1.12-micron PureCel®
technology, the 1/5-inch OV5675 is the smallest 5-megapixel image
sensor currently available on the market today. The sensor can
capture full resolution video in a native 4:3 aspect ratio at 30
frames per second (FPS), or 720p and 1080p video at 60 FPS.
Compared to previous generation image sensors, the OV5675 offers
improved quantum efficiency, crosstalk, and power efficiency in a
compact package with a z-height of less than 4 mm.
The 1/4-inch OV5695 utilizes OmniVision's 1.4-micron OmniBSI+™
pixel architecture to capture full resolution video in a native 4:3
aspect ratio at 30 FPS, 1080p video at 30 FPS, or 720p video at 60
FPS with support for interlaced high dynamic range (iHDR). The
sensor's exceptional low-light sensitivity enhances image and video
quality when recording in low-light conditions, and reduces user
dependence on the device's front-facing flash functionality.
Additionally, the OV5695 supports low power mode, which further
reduces power consumption and improves battery life.
The OV5675 and OV5695 are expected to be shipping in volume
production at the end of the fourth quarter of 2015.
About OmniVision
OmniVision Technologies (NASDAQ:
OVTI) is a leading developer of advanced digital imaging solutions.
Its award-winning CMOS imaging technology enables superior image
quality in many of today's consumer and commercial applications,
including mobile phones, notebooks, tablets and webcams, digital
still and video cameras, security and surveillance, entertainment
devices, automotive and medical imaging systems. Find out more at
www.ovt.com.
Safe-Harbor Language
Certain statements in
this press release, including statements regarding the expected
benefits, performance, capabilities, and potential market
appeal, as well as anticipated timing of mass
production, of the OV5675 and OV5695 are forward-looking
statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. These risks
and uncertainties, which could cause the forward-looking statements
and OmniVision's results to differ materially, include, without
limitation: potential errors, design flaws or other problems with
OV5675 and OV5695, customer acceptance, demand, and other risks
detailed from time to time in OmniVision's Securities and Exchange
Commission filings and reports, including, but not limited to,
OmniVision's annual report filed on Form 10-K and quarterly reports
filed on Form 10-Q. OmniVision expressly disclaims any obligation
to update information contained in any forward-looking
statement.
OmniVision®, PureCel® and the OmniVision logo are registered
trademarks of OmniVision Technologies, Inc. OmniBSI+™ is a
trademark of OmniVision Technologies, Inc. All other trademarks are
the property of their respective owners.
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