Omnivision introduced OV12825, a 12.6-megapixel RAW CMOS image sensor designed specifically for high-performance mobile applications. Offering both DSC-quality photography and full 1080p/60 high-definition (HD) video with electronic image stabilization (EIS) makes the sensor a highly attractive solution for high-end feature and smart phone manufacturers.

According to the company, the OV12825 utilizes OmniVision's proven 1.4-micron OmniBSI backside illumination (BSI) pixel architecture to achieve best-in class pixel performance and low-light sensitivity of 650 mV/lux-sec. The sensor has a unique binning capability that further increases sensitivity in 1080p HD video mode at 60 frames per second (fps), while still providing additional pixels for EIS. The OV12825 has an active array of 4224 x 3000 BSI pixels operating at 15 fps in full resolution.

The OV12825 supports 10/12-bit RAW RGB and CCIR656 output formats with support for automatic image processing functions, including exposure control, gain control, white balance, band filter, 50/60 Hz frequency detection and black level calibration.

Omnivision is already sampling the new sensor and it should go into mass production by end of this quarter.