Small image sensor 0.4cm

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.

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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