CMOS image sensor allows seamless upgrade, says Omnivision
A CMOS image sensor in a 1/2.7-inch optical format allows OEMs to seamlessly upgrade from two to 3Mpixels, said Omnivision. The 3Mpixel OS03B10 CMOS image sensor allows for higher quality images and high definition (HD) video in security surveillance, IP and HD analogue cameras.
The OS03B10 image sensor features a 2.5 micro pixel that is based on Omnivision’s OmniPixel3-HS technology. It uses high-sensitivity frontside illumination (FSI) for true-to-life colour reproduction in both bright and dark conditions, said the company.
The OS03B10 is pin-to-pin compatible with Omnivision’s FSI-based 2MPixel 1/2.9-inch image sensor, used in security and video applications, such as IP cameras, baby monitors, doorbell cameras, smart TVs and dashcams.
By leveraging an advanced 2.5 micron pixel architecture, the OS03B10 achieves excellent low-light sensitivity, signal to noise ratio, full-well capacity, quantum efficiency and low-power consumption. It can capture videos in a 16:9 format at 30 frames per second. Default and programmable modes allow for a more convenient way of controlling the parameters of frame size, exposure time and gain value. It also offers image control functions such as mirror and flip, windowing, auto black level calibration, defective pixel correction and black sun cancellation. The OS03B10 supports the DVP (Digital Video Port) interface and MIPI (Mobile Industry Processor Interface).
Samples of the OS03B10 are available now and will be in mass production in Q2 2022.
Omnivision is a global fabless semiconductor organisation that develops advanced digital imaging, analogue and touch and display solutions for multiple applications and industries, including mobile phones, security and surveillance, automotive, computing, medical and emerging applications.
