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New OmniVision 5MP 1080p Image Sensor Could be Used for Thinner iPhone

New OmniVision 5MP 1080p Image Sensor Could be Used for Thinner iPhone

Posted May 18, 2011 at 2:46pm by iClarified
Recent rumors have predicted that Apple will use an 8MP image sensor in the next generation iPhone; however, a new OmniVision sensor announced today offers another possibility.

The OV5690 is the first 5-megapixel image sensor to use OmniVision's proprietary OmniBSI-2 pixel architecture. The new 1.4-micron backside illumination pixel allows for a full five megapixels in a 1/4-inch optical format, and combines best-in-class image quality with a 20 percent reduction in camera module height, making it a good choice for a thinner iPhone.

The OV5690 delivers advanced features including 1080p high definition (HD) video recording at 30 frames per second, an integrated scaler, and 2 x 2 binning functionality with re-sampling filter. The scaler enables electronic image stabilization, while maintaining full field of view in 720p and 1080p HD video modes, and allows for HD video with digital video zoom functionality. The OV5690's post-binning re-sampling filter minimizes spatial artifacts and removes image artifacts around edges, producing clean, crisp color images for 720p/60 HD video in binning mode.


The sensor features a standard 2-lane (1 Gbps/lane) MIPI/LVDS interface, and fits into the industry standard 8.5 x 8.5 mm module size with a z-height below 5 mm, or approximately 20 percent lower than existing industry-leading 1/3.2-inch 5-megapixel image sensors.

The OV5690 is currently being sampled by key customers and mass production is expected to begin in the second half of 2011.


New OmniVision 5MP 1080p Image Sensor Could be Used for Thinner iPhone
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