DigitalOptics gets first order for smartphone imagers

DigitalOptics Corp. of San Jose, Calif., has received the first volume production purchase order for its mems|cam smartphone imaging system. The module uses MEMS technology to provide fast imaging to smartphones and is made using semiconductor processes. China-based OEM Guangdong Oppo Mobile Telecommunications Corp. Ltd. placed the order for the modules.

DigitalOptics is a subsidiary of Tessera Technologies Inc. In August, the company sold its micro-optics business to Flir Inc. for $15 million.