SANTA CLARA, CA, Dec 17, 2025 – OMNIVISION launched a low-power liquid crystal on silicon (LCOS) microdisplay panel for smart glasses with 1632-by-1536 resolution at 90 Hz. The OP03021 LCOS panel uses a 0.26-inch optical format for AR designs. OMNIVISION said the panel supports higher resolution and a wider field of view (FoV) for AR smart glasses.
“The new OP03021 LCOS microdisplay combines increased resolution and an expanded FoV with the efficiency of a low-power, single-chip design. The ultra-small, yet powerful, LCOS panel is a key feature in smart glasses that helps to make them more fashionable, lightweight and comfortable to wear throughout the day,” said Devang Patel, marketing director for the IoT and emerging segment, OMNIVISION. “Smart glasses are quickly becoming one of the top emerging consumer tech products, and their popularity could potentially become comparable to that of a smartphone. We are excited to be involved in this transformation, in partnership with many of the leading smart glasses designers and manufacturers, helping to make smart glasses a mainstream consumer product that people use every day.”
“The OP03021 LCOS, with its smaller 3.0-micron pixel and integrated control, frame buffer memory, and MIPI receiver onto the silicon backplane, reduces the overall size and power consumption, which are critical factors in smart glasses designs,” said Karl Guttag, president, KGOnTech.
The OP03021 LCOS panel features a 3.0-micron pixel and achieves 1632 x 1536 resolution at 90 Hz field sequential input using a MIPI-C-PHY 1-trio interface. It comes in an FPCA package.
Samples are available as of date, and it will be in mass production in the first half of 2026.
Source: OMNIVISION
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OMNIVISION, established in 1995, specializes in developing advanced digital imaging, analog, and touch and display technologies for both industrial and consumer markets. Its product portfolio includes CMOS (complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor) image sensors, ASICs, and CameraCubeChip modules, which are utilized across industries such as automotive, healthcare, security, computing, mobile devices, and emerging technologies. Its continued investments in R&D have positioned it as a major player in the image sensor market worldwide. Based in Santa Clara, CA, OMNIVISION operates globally, with offices in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. In 2019, Will Semiconductor, a China-based semiconductor company, acquired the business. As of 2023, the company employs over 3,000 people worldwide and serves thousands of customers across various sectors.