Omnivision and Artilux to Collaborate on Ge-on-Si Sensors for Smartphones

PRNewswire: OmniVision and Artilux announce their execution of a formal letter of intent to collaborate on GeSi-based 3D sensors, after a series of evaluation and analysis. The main objective of this collaboration is to combine OmniVision's CMOS imaging technology and market position with Artilux's GeSi 3D sensing technology, and accelerate the delivery of comprehensive RGB and 3D imaging solutions to the mobile phone segment.

The new product offerings will not only cover the mainstream light sensing spectrum from visible light to 850nm/940nm, but will further extend to 1350nm/1550nm, for improved outdoor experience and eye safety for multiple growing digital imaging market segments.