Omnivision has introduced what it claims is the first fully integrated, single-chip liquid crystal on silicon (LCOS) panel for next generation augmented reality (AR), extended reality (XR) and mixed reality (MR) glasses and head-mounted displays.
Called OP03011, the LCOS panel features 3.8 µm pixels in a 0.14 inch optical format with a low-power, lightweight design allowing uses to wear the glasses all-day.
Other features include:
- 648 x 648 resolution at 120 Hz
- Single-lane MIPI-DSI interface support
- FPCA package
The LCOS panel allows for smart glasses to display notifications in the user’s field of view and access to GPS for maps and directions directly from the glasses without the user having to pull out their smartphones.
“While the market for AR glasses is still in its infancy, there is growing interest among consumers,” said Devang Patel, marketing director for the IoT and emerging segment at Omnivision. “This has led OEMs to design more functionality into slim, fashionable designs that consume very little power and are lightweight, allowing them to be worn nearly 24/7.”
