Omnivision claims OVBOB is smallest 200MP image sensor
Smartphone cameras using the OVBOB, Omnivision’s 0.61 micron pixel 200Mpixel resolution image sensor can use its 16-cell binning to deliver premium video and preview quality in 12.5Mpixel mode, especially in low light. The sensor is believed to be the first 200Mpixel to offer 100 per cent quad phase detection (QPD) technology for fast auto focus performance.
“We have applied our PureCel®Plus‑S stacked die technology to dramatically push mobile main cameras to a new level,” said Arun Jayaseelan, staff marketing manager at Omnivision.
The OVB0B features the industry’s first 16-cell binning capability for 4K2K video with 16 times the sensitivity. In low light environments it achieves 12.5Mpixel performance with 2.44micron-equivalent pixel size using near pixel 4×4 binning. An on-chip remosaic enables 50Mpixel at 24 frames per second and 8K video at 30 frames per second with 1.22 micron-equivalent performance. The OVB0B can also output 12.5Mpixel at 30 frames per second with three‑exposure staggered HDR timing.
“The introduction of 200MP image sensor products for smartphone cameras promises to capture stunning details within images, meeting the needs of smartphone vendors who are aggressively looking to differentiate their devices with enhanced cameras that feature high-resolution image sensors. We estimate more than 40 million image sensors with 100Mpixel+ resolution are expected to be shipped to smartphone vendors in 2022,” says Jeffrey Mathews, senior analyst at Strategy Analytics.
The OVB0B supports CPHY, DPHY and dual DOVDD (1.8 and 1.2V). Samples of the OVB0B are available now.
Omnivision is a global fabless semiconductor organisation that develops advanced digital imaging, analogue and touch and display solutions for multiple applications and industries.
Founded in 1995, Omnivision has produced award-winning innovative technologies which have enabled smoother human/machine interfacing solutions within the automotive, medical, security and surveillance, computing, mobile phone, and emerging technology spaces – from developing the first mobile handset camera accessory in 2002, introducing the world’s smallest NTS camera in 2006 or launching PureCel CMOS image sensors in 2013, the company says it is dedicated to providing reliable, innovative imaging and sensing solutions.
