OmniVision Technologies Inc. has launched OV2650, a 2-megapixel CMOS sensor for upgrading existing 1.3-megapixel and VGA camera phones. It fits into 1/5-in. slots in the phones, enabling the devices to capture digital still images with 1.75-μm pixel size, providing 85-dB dynamic range, even in low light at 520-mV/lx sec. The company says it has a high-speed mobile industry processor interface to enable rapid picture sharing. Proprietary technology corrects for shaky hands while holding the phone.

To contact the manufacturer of this product, click here.

Start a discussion on this article or any photonics topic in the Photonics.com Community Forum