SANTA CLARA, Calif.,
Nov. 8, 2015 /PRNewswire/
-- OmniVision Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: OVTI), a leading
developer of advanced digital imaging solutions, today announced
the OV16860, a new 16-megapixel PureCel® Plus-S image
sensor. Compared to previous generation OmniVision 16-megapixel
sensors, the OV16860 delivers improved low-light performance and
faster readout architecture with a larger 1.3-micron pixel,
enabling full resolution recording at 45 frames per second (FPS).
The sensor also supports advanced features such as high dynamic
range (HDR), phase detection autofocus (PDAF), and slow motion
video recording, making it an ideal camera solution for high-end
smartphones and action cameras.
"Industry reports forecast continued growth in the 13‑ to
16‑megapixel resolution segment in 2016 and beyond, attributable to
what is expected to be rapid adoption of 16-megapixel resolution in
high-end smartphones starting in 2016. The action camera segment
with similar camera resolution is also expected to grow quickly
through 20191," said James
Liu, senior technical marketing manager at OmniVision. "The
OV16860's faster frame rate aligns perfectly with the feature set
requirement of high-end smartphones and rugged action cameras for
operating in high resolution and high frame rate modes."
The OV16860 is the first image sensor built on OmniVision's new
PureCel Plus-S architecture. This architecture features a larger
pixel size and offers a number of pixel performance improvements
over traditional 1.12-micron 16-megapixel sensors. The performance
benefits of this new technology include a 33 percent improvement in
full-well capacity, a 40 percent improvement in low light
performance and dramatically reduced pixel crosstalk. These
advances can support crisp, vibrant images across all light levels.
Additionally, the OV16860 enables a nominal operating digital
voltage (DVDD) spec of 1.0V, and thus requires 40 percent less
power than the previous generation OV16825.
The 1/2.4-inch OV16860 supports high-quality slow motion video
capture with full field of view (FOV). The sensor can capture
16-megapixel images and video at 45 FPS, ultra-high resolution 4K2K
video at 60 FPS, and 1080p high definition (HD) video at 120 FPS
via high speed D-PHY and C-PHY interfaces.
The OV16860 can fit into a 10.5 x 10.5 mm module with a low
z-height of 5.8 mm. The sensor is currently available for sampling,
and is expected to enter volume production in 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 OV16860 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 OV16860, 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. All other trademarks are the property of their
respective owners.
1 TSR: "CCD/CMOS Area Image Sensor Market Analysis
– 1H 2015" June 2015
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