New OmniPixel3-HS(TM) Delivers Best-in-Class Sensitivity
BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Mobile World
Congress -- OmniVision Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: OVTI), the world's
largest supplier of CMOS image sensors, today launched the world's smallest
VGA CameraChip sensor, the OV7690. The new 1/13-inch VGA sensor features
the newest generation of OmniVision's proprietary pixel architecture,
OmniPixel3-HS, which delivers almost double the sensitivity and low-light
performance (960mV/Lux-sec) of other low cost sensors.
The OV7690's new 1.75-micron OmniPixel3-HS architecture combined with a
unique, non-linear micro lens shift technology allows for a significant
reduction in distance between the sensor and the lens, and thus enables
OmniVision to significantly reduce the module height while maintaining the
highest levels of image quality and camera performance. The result is an
ultra-thin camera module of just 4.5 x 4.5 x 2.8 mm, a critical
characteristic both for slim camera phones and for notebook applications
where the camera module can be no thicker than the LCD housing.
"With the VGA camera market still experiencing solid growth and showing
even further growth potential, we developed this VGA sensor with our most
advanced production pixel technology," said Bruce Weyer, OmniVision's Vice
President of Marketing. "Emerging markets offer huge potential for
entry-level camera phones, while mature markets look to use the OV7690 for
secondary cameras in high-end handsets and integrated laptop cameras. The
OV7690 is a great camera solution for mobile handsets and laptop computers
that want excellent image quality from a very small VGA sensor, and we
believe that the OV7690 will help us increase our leadership position in
the VGA market segment."
The OV7690 comes in a newly developed chip scale package (CSP3) which
further improves device reliability and reduces system height.
The OV7690 is currently available for sampling, and OmniVision expects
to begin volume production in the third calendar quarter of 2008.
About OmniVision(R)
OmniVision Technologies designs and markets high-performance
semiconductor image sensors. Its OmniPixel(R), OmniPixel2(TM),
OmniPixel3(TM), and OmniPixel3-HS CameraChip(TM) 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, laptops and PCs
and automotive and medical imaging systems. Additional information is
available at http://www.ovt.com.
Safe-Harbor Language
Certain statements in this press release, including statements
regarding the performance and capabilities of, the anticipated demand for
and the expected time frame for volume shipment of the OV7690 CMOS image
sensors 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 the OV7690; 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(R), the OmniVision logo and OmniPixel(R) are registered
trademarks of OmniVision Technologies, Inc. CameraChip(TM), OmniPixel2(TM)
, OmniPixel3(TM) and OmniPixel3-HS(TM) are trademarks of OmniVision
Technologies, Inc.
SOURCE OmniVision
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Related links:
http://www.ovt.com
CONTACT:
Investor Relations, Steven Horwitz,
+1-408-542-3263, or Company, Scott Foster, +1-408-542-3077,
sfoster@ovt.com, both of OmniVision; or Media, Martijn Pierik of
Impress Public Relations, +1-602-366-5599,
martijn@impress-pr.com, for OmniVision
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