Microscopic Camera for Disposable Imaging Applications

OmniVision Technologies, Inc. (Sunnyvale, CA, USA), a supplier of cellular management operation system (CMOS) CameraChip image sensor systems for high-volume imaging applications, has developed its smallest (3.2 mm diameter) CameraChip product to date. The new, cost-efficient OV6920 is the only 1/18-inch sensor available, with low power operation for use in disposable cameras for medical applications such as intubation and diagnostic systems.

"We consider it a major accomplishment by our excellent engineering team to enable such a significant reduction in size over our previous smallest 1/7-inch camera chip. The closest thing in the market today is a 1/12-inch CCD,” said Hasan Gadjali, OmniVision's vice president for advanced products. "We are encouraged by the initial response to the OV6920. Several customers are already evaluating samples and are very excited about the possibilities this small camera can offer.”

The OV6920 is a suitable system for low-cost applications requiring both excellent color video performance and a very small footprint. The ultra small OV6920 is a single-chip OmniPixel2 CameraChip system, which only needs clock and power to get the NTSC composite signal out for direct interface with a VCR/TV/monitor. The camera is designed for very low power consumption, requiring only a single 3.3-volt DC supply.



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