OmniVision Introduces 1/10 Inch VGA Camera Chip

OmniVision Introduces 1/10 Inch VGA Camera Chip

February 13, 2007

    BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 13 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- At the
3GSM World Congress (booth 1G13) today OmniVision
Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: OVTI), a leading independent
supplier of CMOS CameraChip(TM) solutions for high-volume
imaging applications, unveiled a 1/10 inch VGA CameraChip
sensor, the OV7680. The new CMOS image sensor brings to the
market a cost efficient, ultra thin camera module solution
designed for entry level camera phones, secondary cameras
for 3G handsets and integrated notebook cameras.

    The unique non-linear micro lens shift technology
featured in the OV7680 permits a reduction in the distance
between the sensor and the lens, reducing the height of the
camera module to just 3.0 mm without compromising image
quality or camera performance. Minimizing the module height
is a critical characteristic for slim camera phones and for
notebook computers where the module can be no thicker than
the LCD housing.  

    "With the introduction of our OV7680, we are
bringing the concept of thin to the entry level handset
market," said Jess Lee, Vice President of Mainstream
Products at OmniVision. "The OV7680 allows for the
addition of a camera in virtually every cellular
phone."

    The OV7680 can operate at 30 frames per second in VGA
resolution with full user control over image quality,
formatting and output data transfer. This makes the OV7680
equally well suited for use as a secondary camera in 3G
phones as well as notebook cameras, as both are
predominantly used for video conference applications.

    The OV7680 is a 1/10 inch single-chip, high performance
VGA CameraChip sensor using a 2.2-micron pixel size built on
OmniPixel2(TM) technology for maximum sensitivity and
excellent low light performance. The new VGA image sensor
delivers low noise, low cost, low power consumption, and a
wide dynamic range and enables a module size of just 4.5 x
4.5 x 3.0 mm, dimensions that allow for a single element
plastic lens design. 

    The OV7680 comes in a CSP2 package and is currently
available for sampling. 

    About OmniVision

    OmniVision Technologies, Inc. designs and markets
high-performance semiconductor image sensors. Its OmniPixel
and CameraChip products are highly integrated single-chip
CMOS image sensors for mass-market consumer and commercial
applications such as mobile phones, digital still cameras,
security and surveillance systems, interactive video games,
PCs and automotive imaging systems. Additional information
is available at http://www.ovt.com .

    Safe-Harbor Language

    Certain statements in this press release, including
statements regarding the performance achievements and
capabilities of OmniVision's OV7680 CMOS image sensor, are
forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and
uncertainties.  These risks and uncertainties, which could
cause the 
forward-looking statements and OmniVision's results to
differ materially, include, without limitation: potential
errors, design flaws or other problems with the OV7680 VGA
CMOS image sensor; risks associated with building customer
acceptance of and demand for the OV7680; the development of
the market for VGA sensors in the camera phone market as
well as in markets for other portable applications
incorporating image sensors; the rapid changes in technical
requirements for camera phone products; competitive risks;
as well as other risks detailed from time to time in
OmniVision's Securities and Exchange Commission filings and
reports, including, but not limited to, OmniVision's most
recent annual report filed on Form 10-K and its most recent
quarterly report filed on Form 10-Q.  OmniVision expressly
disclaims any obligation to update information contained in
any forward-looking statement whether as a result of new
information, future events or otherwise.

    NOTE:  OmniVision is a registered trademark of, and
OmniPixel2 and CameraChip are trademarks of OmniVision
Technologies, Inc.


    For more information, please contact:

    Investors 
     Steven Horwitz 
     OmniVision Technologies
     Tel:   [phone]

    Media
     Martijn Pierik 
     Impress Public Relations 
     Tel:   [phone]
     Email: [e-mail]

    Company
     Scott Foster 
     OmniVision Technologies
     Tel:   [phone]
     Email: [e-mail]


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