Small image sensor 0.4cm
OmniVision Technologies, based in Santa Clara, California, USA, has produced the OV2720 high-definition CMOS image sensor with a 1/6 inch (0.4cm) CMOS image sensor.
OmniVision Technologies, based in Santa Clara, Calif., Has produced a 1/6 inch (0.4cm) high-definition CMOS image sensor, the OV2720, and supports video at up to 30 frames per second.
OV2720 sensor compared with a 25 cent coin - Photo: USA Today
The OV2720 is the smallest image sensor ever. It is used for electronic handbooks, webcams, and video conferencing applications.
OV2720 is being tested and expected to be mass-produced in June 2010.
Source: USA Today
Update 11 December 2018
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