10.13.15
OmniVision Technologies Inc. has launched its CameraChip sensor for medical and industrial use.
The 1/18-inch OV6946 device features 400 by 400 pixel resolution images and video with excellent color fidelity in a compact 0.9 millimeter by 0.9 millimeter package that relies on a low amount of power for operation. The camera is designed for use during minimally invasive endoscopic procedures, company officials said in a news release.
"To reduce patient trauma and shorten recovery time, doctors are turning to smaller, reusable endoscopes to deliver the images and video required during a medical procedure," said Tehzeeb Gunja, senior marketing and business development manager at OmniVision. "Currently, there are no other image sensors available that offer the level of performance and image quality in such a compact and power-efficient form factor."
Using an advanced 1.75 micron OmniBSI+ pixel, the OV6946 captures high-quality 400 by 400 resolution images and video at 30 frames per second, according to the company. The OV6946 enables minimally invasive endoscope module designs with a width of 1.65 millimeters and height of 5 millimeters. In addition, the sensor's reduced pinout and basic ISP functionality offer easy integration.
"Our research group has developed numerous endoscope prototypes based on OmniVision's OV6946 sensor, and we are encouraged by the initial evaluations," said Dahong Qian, professor at the Institute of Translational Medicine, Zhejiang University in Hangzhou, China. "This prototype is the smallest endoscope system at this resolution to date, with many potential applications such as hysteroscopes, ystoscopes, falloposcopes, oledochoscopes and bronchoscopes, among others."
Based in Santa Clara, Calif., OmniVision Technologies develops advanced digital imaging solutions. The company offers a broad portfolio of complementary metal-oxide semiconductor image sensors, spanning resolutions from sub-VGA up to 16-megapixel. OmniVision’s CameraChip sensors also contain variety functions and features, including monochrome and high dynamic range.
The 1/18-inch OV6946 device features 400 by 400 pixel resolution images and video with excellent color fidelity in a compact 0.9 millimeter by 0.9 millimeter package that relies on a low amount of power for operation. The camera is designed for use during minimally invasive endoscopic procedures, company officials said in a news release.
"To reduce patient trauma and shorten recovery time, doctors are turning to smaller, reusable endoscopes to deliver the images and video required during a medical procedure," said Tehzeeb Gunja, senior marketing and business development manager at OmniVision. "Currently, there are no other image sensors available that offer the level of performance and image quality in such a compact and power-efficient form factor."
Using an advanced 1.75 micron OmniBSI+ pixel, the OV6946 captures high-quality 400 by 400 resolution images and video at 30 frames per second, according to the company. The OV6946 enables minimally invasive endoscope module designs with a width of 1.65 millimeters and height of 5 millimeters. In addition, the sensor's reduced pinout and basic ISP functionality offer easy integration.
"Our research group has developed numerous endoscope prototypes based on OmniVision's OV6946 sensor, and we are encouraged by the initial evaluations," said Dahong Qian, professor at the Institute of Translational Medicine, Zhejiang University in Hangzhou, China. "This prototype is the smallest endoscope system at this resolution to date, with many potential applications such as hysteroscopes, ystoscopes, falloposcopes, oledochoscopes and bronchoscopes, among others."
Based in Santa Clara, Calif., OmniVision Technologies develops advanced digital imaging solutions. The company offers a broad portfolio of complementary metal-oxide semiconductor image sensors, spanning resolutions from sub-VGA up to 16-megapixel. OmniVision’s CameraChip sensors also contain variety functions and features, including monochrome and high dynamic range.