OmniVision Unveils 8‑MP OX08A/OX08B Sensors with Record‑Setting 140‑dB HDR

OmniVision Technologies, Inc. has unveiled the first two models of its advanced automotive image sensor platform—the 8‑MP OX08A and OX08B. The OX08A delivers an industry‑leading 140‑dB high‑dynamic‑range (HDR) performance, while the pin‑out‑compatible OX08B sets a new benchmark for LED flicker mitigation (LFM) thanks to an integrated on‑chip HALE (HDR and LFM engine) algorithm.

Built on OmniVision’s PureCelPlus‑S stacked architecture, each pixel benefits from increased full‑well capacity, enhancing HDR capability. The four‑cell technology further optimizes low‑light performance in a 1/1.8‑inch format with a 2.1‑micron pixel pitch.

“Our new sensors leverage OmniVision’s dual‑conversion‑gain (DCG) technology to achieve an 82‑dB dynamic range on the first exposure—well above the 60‑dB ceiling of many competitors,” said Celine Baron, staff automotive product marketing manager at OmniVision. “Unlike staggered‑HDR, which requires multiple passes and can introduce motion artifacts, DCG delivers clean, high‑resolution imagery even in challenging lighting.”

“The 3D stacking technology also enabled us to embed our proprietary HALE algorithm directly into the OX08B,” added Baron. “The result is a sensor platform that combines 140‑dB HDR, superior LFM performance, and crisp 8‑MP resolution for front‑view cameras, regardless of external illumination.”

These capabilities are critical for front‑view applications such as ADAS and Level 3+ autonomous vehicles, where accurate detection of people and objects across all lighting conditions is paramount. OmniVision also highlighted the integrated ASIL‑C features that support safety‑critical automotive use.

The platform supports sensor fusion, allowing the same camera signal to feed both ADAS and autonomous machine‑vision systems, as well as dash‑cam recording and display modules. A region‑of‑interest feature further refines image clarity for moving objects within specified areas of the field of view.

Both OX08A and OX08B offer 3,840 × 2,160 resolution (four‑capture) at 36 fps with a 16:9 aspect ratio. They will be available in multiple color‑filter patterns to suit diverse machine‑vision applications. The sensors incorporate industry‑standard encryption to protect image data while consuming less than 10 % of the sensor’s total power budget.

OmniVision plans to certify the OX08A and OX08B as AEC‑Q100 Grade 2, ensuring compliance with automotive quality standards.