Second-Generation RBG‑IR PureCel® Sensor Brings Biometric Functionality to Notebooks and Mobile Devices

The OV2744 is a 1.4‑micron PureCel® image sensor that utilizes OMNIVISION’s second-generation, industry-leading RGB‑Ir technology to bring biometric capabilities such as facial recognition to the next generation of notebooks, tablets, and front-facing cameras in smartphones.

Using OMNIVISION’s groundbreaking RGB‑Ir technology, the OV2744 delivers high quality IR output without compromising its premium RGB images. This solution eliminates the need to have two-camera solutions for devices that require both IR and RGB imaging. Compared to other RBG‑IR sensors in the market right now, the OV2744’s best-in-class color reproduction shows less color aliasing, and requires the lowest power consumption of any 1080p sensor currently available.

The 1/6‑inch OV2744 captures full resolution 1080p high definition (HD) video at 60 frames per second (fps) with support for full frame staggered high dynamic range (HDR). The sensor also features ultra-low power mode (ULPM), which reduces the resolution and frame rates to conserve additional power. The sensor fits into a 5 x 5 x 3 mm module.

February 11, 2016: OMNIVISION’s OV2744 RGB‑IR PureCel® Sensor Brings Biometric Capabilities to Notebooks and Mobile Devices