HD sensor is 47% smaller than the previous generation

8th June 2015

Omnivision

Siobhan O'Gorman

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Designed for consumer applications, the OV9734 720p HD sensor has been introduced by OmniVision Technologies. Built on OmniVision’s PureCel technology, the sensor delivers premium quality images and video, while consuming significantly less power than previous generation image sensors, making it an attractive camera solution for slim notebooks, tablets, handsets and other mobile devices that require thin bezels.

The 1/9” OV9734 CameraChip sensor can capture 720p HD video at 30fps or VGA resolution at 45fps, meeting the premium video quality specifications for popular video conferencing platforms. The sensor utilises OmniVision’s proprietary PureCel technology to reduce common imaging noise, resulting in clean and crisp colour images. Additionally, the OV9734 requires approximately 25% less power than previous generation OmniVision HD sensors, at just 70mW.

To fit into ultra-thin bezel devices, the OV9734 comes in a package with a y-dimension that is 47% smaller than the previous generation OmniVision 720p sensors. The sensor is currently available for sampling, and is expected to enter volume production in the third quarter of 2015.

“According to industry reports, high demand for HD sensors is expected in the mobile devices markets over the next three years, with approximately 400m units per year for camera phones and 164m units per year for notebooks,” said Arun Jayaseelan, Product Marketing Manager of front facing cameras, OmniVision. “The OV9734 can be integrated into an extremely compact camera module, making it a highly competitive, no compromise camera solution for the growing markets of slim notebooks and mobile devices."