OmniVision expands automotive CameraChipTM family

May 11, 2006
OmniVision Technologies Inc. (www.ovt.com) has introduced the OV7949, an analog CMOS image sensor designed for use as an automotive camera chip.

OmniVision Technologies Inc. has introduced the OV7949, an analog CMOS image sensor designed for use as an automotive camera chip. Based on OmniVision's proprietary OmniPixel architecture, the sensor is said to offer excellent low-light sensitivity and significantly reduced blooming, so that the brightness of lights in front of the sensor do not blur or disturb the image.

Hasan Gadjali, vice president of advanced products, said a reduced blooming capability is important for rearview cameras that need to be able to 'see' even when faced with bright headlights of trailing vehicles, and for “black box” cameras that are used to document accidents for liability or insurance purposes.

The OV7949 is an enhanced, pin-compatible PQFP packaged upgrade to the OV7940, which OmniVision introduce last year. It has an operating temperature range of -40 °C to 105 °C and conforms to AEC-Q100 criteria.

Sponsored Recommendations

Highly Integrated 20A Digital Power Module for High Current Applications

March 20, 2024
Renesas latest power module delivers the highest efficiency (up to 94% peak) and fast time-to-market solution in an extremely small footprint. The RRM12120 is ideal for space...

Empowering Innovation: Your Power Partner for Tomorrow's Challenges

March 20, 2024
Discover how innovation, quality, and reliability are embedded into every aspect of Renesas' power products.

Article: Meeting the challenges of power conversion in e-bikes

March 18, 2024
Managing electrical noise in a compact and lightweight vehicle is a perpetual obstacle

Power modules provide high-efficiency conversion between 400V and 800V systems for electric vehicles

March 18, 2024
Porsche, Hyundai and GMC all are converting 400 – 800V today in very different ways. Learn more about how power modules stack up to these discrete designs.

Comments

To join the conversation, and become an exclusive member of Electronic Design, create an account today!