OmniVision present a new 8MP CMOS sensor for smartphones

OmniVision Technologies has announced a new RAW CMOS photosensor for smartphones, which has a size of 1/3.2 “, there 8MP resolution and is based on OmniBSI technology, which relies on the backlight for improved operation in low ambient light. OV8820 chip is able to record 1080p / 30fps and 720p / 60fps HD video with electronic stabilization and also supports the creation of video for mobile versions of YouTube and Facebook. The company now offers samples of the OV8820 and hopes to launch it into mass production in March 2011