Omnivision Announces HD Security Video Sensor

Yahoo: Omnivision announces OV9710, 1MP CMOS image sensor that offers HD (720p or 800p) video performance at 30fps. The 1/4-inch chip is based on 3um OmniPixel3-HS pixel and claimed to have best-in-class low light sensitivity of 3300mV per Lux-second.

The OV9710 incorporates ISP functions, including: exposure control, gain control, white balance, lens correction, and pixel correction. It is currently available in sample quantities, and the company expects to begin volume shipments in June 2008.