The Smallest Camera Sensor in the World

OmniVision has introduced the world's smallest NTSC camera with a sensor size of only 1/18 inch. The new sensor is called the OV6920 and will be use in disposable cameras for medical applications such as intubation and diagnostic systems.

Measuring 2.1 mm by 2.3 mm, the CSP packaged chip will enable a 3.2 mm diameter microscopic camera module making many medical procedures even less invasive for the patient. It addition, it allows certain medical devices such as intubation systems and endoscopes to be made even smaller to allow for use on infants and small children.

Hasan Gadjali, OmniVision’s Vice President for Advanced Products says “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,”.

“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 also an ideal solution 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 OV6920 is designed for very low power consumption,requiring only a single 3.3-volt DC supply.



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