New image sensor brings unparalleled clarity to automotive viewing cameras

Announced at AutoSens Barcelona, the OX03H10 sensor delivers 140 dB HDR, LED flicker mitigation and enhanced low-light performance for surround- and rear-view automotive cameras and other vision systems

OMNIVISION has unveiled the new 3MP-resolution OX03H10 CMOS image sensor – the first and only 3µm pixel automotive viewing sensor with TheiaCel technology. Announced at AutoSens Europe 2024, the new solution greatly improves driving safety by allowing unprecedented imaging clarity in all lighting conditions for surround-view and rear-view cameras.

"The OX03H10 image sensor has excellent low-light performance and shows unrivalled LED flicker mitigation (LFM) by utilising a single exposure to generate the entire 140dB dynamic range. This is achieved using our TheiaCel technology, which harnesses the capabilities of lateral overflow integration capacitor (LOFIC) technology, together with OMNIVISION's proprietary single-exposure DCG and our well-known split pixel high dynamic range (HDR) technology, to enable superior image quality regardless of lighting conditions," said Naresh Shetty, automotive product marketing manager, OMNIVISION. "We are excited to launch the OX03H10 for cameras across all next-generation automotive classes to improve visibility for every aspect of driving and vehicle ownership."

At 1920 x 1536 resolution, the sensor features 60fps and has low power consumption. The 3µm pixel is based on PureCel Plus-S stacking technology for the smallest pixel and highest resolution in a 1/2.44-inch optical format. It comes in a small a-CSP package size and is pin-to-pin compatible with the company's OX03F10 automotive image sensor for seamless upgrades. The device meets ASIL-C functional safety regulations, features cybersecurity and has a MIPI output interface.