Low-End Laptops to Keep VGA Camera Forever

PRNewswire: "Analysts predict that 20% of embedded notebook cameras will remain at VGA resolutions for the foreseeable future, due to cost considerations in the entry-level market," said Jason Chiang, product marketing manager at OmniVision. "By introducing this new OV0VA10 SoC with advanced pixel technology, OmniVision is increasing the performance and extending the viability of the VGA notebook camera market."

OmniVision OV0VA10 SoC integrates a VGA image sensor and signal processor in a single chip-scale package. The SoC's OmniPixel 3-HS allows entry level, thin-bezel notebook designers to incorporate the VGA camera with excellent low light image capture for applications such as videoconferencing. Additionally, it offers 30% lower power consumption than the leading competitor.

Additionally, its OmniPixel 3-HS enhances color performance with symmetric pixel design to eliminate color shading and optimize the signal-to-noise ratio. This SoC's integrated image sensor has a 1/10" optical format and 2.2um pixel size, enabling a 4mm camera module in the Y dimension for the latest entry level notebooks with thinner bezels. Additionally, it is manufactured using 200mm wafer process and is offered in an 8" chip-scale package with a DVP interface.