Image sensor is designed to record during day & night

Built on the 3.75µm OmniPixel3-HS pixel architecture, the sensor can capture outstanding images and video in high, low, and ‘no’ light environments, in either visible light or IR. The device can capture in 1280x960px resolution video at 60fps with 10-bit output, or at 45fps with 12-bit output. Additionally, the OV9752 features a low power mode, which allows it to reduce the resolution and frame rates and operate at reduced power consumption.

"The OV9752 uses an RGB-IR dual band colour filter instead of the traditional mechanical rotary filter, which both simplifies the design and reduces the sensor footprint. This approach also allows the sensor to capture extremely high quality IR images and video, even from great distances," said Chris Yiu, Senior Strategic Marketing Manager, OmniVision. "Traditional security cameras’ mechanical IR filters are major cause for security camera failures. By eliminating the need for such a mechanical filter, the OV9752 provides our customers with a more reliable and highly effective camera solution."

The CameraChip sensor fits into a 6.3x5.2mm package. It is currently available for sampling and is expected to enter volume production in the fourth quarter of 2015.