OmniVision announces 64-Megapixel, 0.8 micron image sensor

OmniVision Technologies, Inc., a leading developer of advanced digital imaging solutions, announced the OV64C, its first 64 MP image sensor featuring a 0.8 micron pixel size to enable high-resolution smartphone cameras in a 1/1.7ʺ optical format. Built on OmniVision’s PureCel Plus stacked die technology, this sensor provides leading-edge still image capture and exceptional 4K video performance with electronic image stabilization (EIS) for high end smartphones, the company claims. The OV64C also offers a wide range of features, such as 4-cell remosaic for full resolution Bayer output as well as digital crop zoom, and a CPHY interface for greater throughput using fewer pins, making it ideal for the main rear-facing camera in multicamera configurations.

“TSR estimates there will be 127 million image sensors with 64MP or higher resolution shipped to smartphone manufacturers in 2020,” said Arun Jayaseelan, staff marketing manager at OmniVision. “The OV64C, with its premium resolution and features, is well positioned to address this ramp in demand among high-end smartphone designers.”