Launched in August 2004, OmniPixel™ technology was the industry's only no-compromise technology for advanced image-sensor applications. OmniPixel technology enabled the first generation of CMOS image sensors that deliver the light sensitivity, resolution, color fidelity and low noise of advanced CCD products, while also providing the proven advantages of CMOS-based solutions: low cost, low power consumption, high integration, wide dynamic range and the flexibility of still-image or video capture.

OmniPixel technology incorporates major advances in every area of sensor technology: pixel design, circuit design, feature set, process technology and materials science. The key is a revolutionary pixel design that maximizes the fill factor of each pixel while minimizing boundary wall height. The result is a very small pixel with excellent light collection. The circuit structure of each pixel virtually eliminates effects such as fixed pattern noise and dark current, ensuring consistently clear and sharp images. OmniPixel comes with premium features such as auto-focus, zooming, panning and mechanical shutter control, allowing OmniPixel sensors to challenge and displace CCDs in mainstream and high-end camera markets.

With the OmniPixel architecture, manufacturers and consumers can finally have it all: the best image quality, a full feature set, compact size and low cost.