Key Developments For OmniVision Technologies Inc
OmniVision Technologies Inc (OVTI.O) (Nasdaq)
ETView Selects Ultra Small OV6920 Medical Sensor From OmniVision Technologies
OmniVision Technologies announced that its ultra small OV6920 medical image sensor has been selected for ETView's new TVT Tracheoscopic Ventilation Tube. The OV6920 is a small footprint, market ready medical sensor offering best-in-class low-light sensitivity and an excellent cost-performance ratio, making it ideal for ETView's disposable medical devices.
Altek Corporation Selects OmniVision Technologies' AutoVision Image Sensors
OmniVision Technologies announced that AutoVision image sensors have been selected by Altek Corporation. Altek chose OmniVision's sensors for its Eagle View 360 degree surround viewer and lane departure warning system (LDWS). Altek's Eagle View system is already being implemented by a large Asian automotive OEM. Altek's camera-based LDWS utilizes OmniVision's automotive grade CMOS image sensors mounted behind the windshield or rear view mirror of the vehicle to continuously track visible lane markings.
OmniVision Technologies Issues Q2 2010 Guidance Above Analysts' Estimates
OmniVision Technologies announced that for second quarter of 2010, it expects revenues to be in the range of $155-$170 million and GAAP net income per share attributable to OmniVision Technologies, Inc. common stockholders will be between breakeven and $0.10 per diluted share (EPS). Excluding the estimated expense and related tax effects associated with stock-based compensation, the Company expects its non-GAAP net income per share attributable to OmniVision Technologies, Inc. common stockholders will be between $0.10-$0.20 per diluted share. According to Reuters Estimates, analysts on an average were expecting the Company to report EPS of $(0.08) on revenue of $108 million for the same period.
OmniVision Technologies Introduces New Ultra-Thin Video Sensor For Notebook
OmniVision Technologies announced that it has introduced the ultra-thin (3mm) OV7739 video sensor, developed to address the low-light sensitivity demands of the fast-growing notebook PC market. The OV7739, with support for multiple interfaces including parallel and MIPI (mobile industry processor interface), provides a versatile platform for use in single and multi-camera applications including notebook PC/Netbooks and gaming applications.
OmniVision Technologies Announces Five Megapixel Solution To DSC/DV Camera
OmniVision Technologies announced the OV5653, its five megapixel solution for the DSC and digital video market. The OV5653, based on the company's 1.75 micron OmniBSI technology, delivers the low-light sensitivity of >1400mV/(lux-sec) - a 40% improvement over frontside illumination technology - and a 2x improvement in signal-to-noise ratio (< 70lux). Ideal for both five megapixel digital still cameras (DSC) and digital video (DV), the OV5653 delivers 720p at 60 frames per second (fps) and full HD 1080p at 30 fps, resulting in vivid still and video images, even lighting conditions.
