In recent years, there has been a growing demand for disposable medical devices that can reduce cross-contamination risks and costs associated with the sterilization and maintenance of reusable endoscopes. To meet this need, OMNIVISION Technologies has developed a groundbreaking camera module – the OVM6948 CameraCubeChip®. This fully packaged, wafer-level camera module measures just 0.65 mm x 0.65 mm, with a z-height of only 1.158 mm. In this article, we will explore the features and benefits of this ultra-small camera module and its potential applications in the medical field.
The OMNIVISION Image Sensor: The Smallest in the World
The OVM6948 CameraCubeChip is derived from OMNIVISION’s ultra-small image sensor – the OV6948. This image sensor has won the Guinness World Record for “The Smallest Commercially Available Image Sensor” with its size of 0.575 mm x 0.575 mm. The OV6948 image sensor has been used in various medical and industrial applications, including endoscopes, catheters, drones, and robotics.
The OV6948 image sensor’s small size allows it to capture images in areas that were previously inaccessible with larger sensors. Its backside illumination provides excellent image quality and low-light performance, reducing LED heat and improving sensitivity. The OV6948 image sensor’s low power consumption of only 25 mW generates less heat, which is crucial for better patient comfort during procedures.
OVM6948 CameraCubeChip®: Compact and High-Quality Solution
The OVM6948 CameraCubeChip® is a fully packaged, wafer-level camera module that integrates the OV6948 image sensor with an analog output, lens, and packaging. The camera module is only 0.65 mm x 0.65 mm in size, making it the smallest fully packaged camera module in the world. This complete module can be integrated into a disposable guidewire, catheter, or endoscope with a diameter as small as 1.0 mm.
The OVM6948 CameraCubeChip® offers high-quality imaging with a 200 x 200, or 40 KPixel backside-illuminated resolution. Its analog output can transmit images and video up to 4 meters with minimal noise. The camera module’s wide 120-degree field of view and an extended focus range of 3 mm to 30 mm makes it an ideal solution for various medical procedures.
Benefits of Disposable Medical Devices
The OVM6948 CameraCubeChip® is an ultra-small, fully packaged wafer-level camera module with a z-height of just 1.158mm, and a size of 0.65mm x 0.65mm. It is ideal for disposable medical devices operating in the smallest parts of the anatomy. This camera module is derived from the OV6948 image sensor, which won the Guinness World Record for “The Smallest Commercially Available Image Sensor”.
With its 200 x 200 resolution, this camera module captures high-quality images from within the body’s narrowest blood vessels, making it ideal for a range of medical procedures. The camera is designed to be integrated into a range of disposable devices, including guidewires, catheters, and endoscopes, with a diameter as small as 1.0mm.
One of the key benefits of the OVM6948 is that it is the only ultra-small “chip on tip” camera with backside illumination, providing excellent image quality and low-light performance. It reduces LED heat and improves sensitivity, resulting in high-quality images. The camera also features a wide 120-degree field of view and an extended focus range of 3mm to 30mm, making it suitable for a range of medical procedures, including neuro, ophthalmic, ENT, cardiac, spinal, urology, gynecology, and arthroscopy procedures.
Reducing Cross-Contamination Risks and Downtime Inefficiencies
Disposable medical devices are experiencing growing demand because of their ability to reduce cross-contamination risks, downtime inefficiencies, and costs associated with the repairs, pre-procedural testing, and sterilization of reusable endoscopes. The OVM6948 CameraCubeChip® is designed to meet this growing demand and offers a compact, high-quality solution for disposable guidewires, catheters, and endoscopes.
Another advantage of the OVM6948 is that it has a low power consumption of only 25mW, generating less heat for better patient comfort and flexible procedure durations. The camera module’s analog output can transmit over 4 meters with minimal noise, making it an ideal solution for medical procedures that require extended reach.
Conclusion
The OVM6948 CameraCubeChip® is an ultra-small, fully packaged wafer-level camera module that offers excellent image quality and low-light performance. It is derived from the OV6948 image sensor, which won the Guinness World Record for “The Smallest Commercially Available Image Sensor”. With its compact size and high resolution, it is ideal for a range of medical procedures, including neuro, ophthalmic, ENT, cardiac, spinal, urology, gynecology, and arthroscopy procedures. The camera’s low power consumption, extended focus range, and wide field of view make it an ideal solution for disposable medical devices that reduce cross-contamination risks, downtime inefficiencies, and costs associated with the repairs, pre-procedural testing, and sterilization of reusable endoscopes.
FAQs
- What is the advantage of using a disposable camera module in medical devices? Disposable camera modules offer reduced cross-contamination risks, downtime inefficiencies, and cost savings associated with repairs, preprocedural testing, and sterilization of reusable endoscopes.
- What is the resolution of the OVM6948 CameraCubeChip®? The OVM6948 CameraCubeChip® is capable of capturing 200 x 200 resolution images and video at up to 30 frames per second.
- What is the size of the OV6948 image sensor? The OV6948 image sensor is the smallest commercially available image sensor, measuring 0.575 mm x 0.575 mm.
- What is the z-height of the OVM6948 CameraCubeChip®? The z-height of the OVM6948 CameraCubeChip® is just 1.158 mm.
- In what medical procedures can the OVM6948 CameraCubeChip® be used? The OVM6948 CameraCubeChip® can be used in a wide range of medical procedures, including neuro, ophthalmic, ENT, cardiac, spinal, urology, gynecology, and arthroscopy procedures.