OMNIVISION UNVEILS NEW 13-MEGAPIXEL

IMAGE SENSOR FOR SMARTPHONES AND TABLETS

LOW-POWER OV13850 DELIVERS BEST-IN CLASS
HIGH AND LOW-LIGHT PERFORMANCE
SANTA CLARA, Calif., November 8, 2013 OmniVision Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: OVTI),
a leading developer of advanced digital imaging solutions, today announced the OV13850, a new
PureCel 13-megapixel CameraChip sensor for high-performance mobile devices. The OV13850
combines OmniVisions most advanced process technology and design methods to enable best-in-class
low- and high-light performance. In addition to dramatically improved pixel performance, the OV13850
boasts best-in-class power efficiency, making it an ideal camera solution for high-end smartphones and
tablets.
Industry analysts predict 13-megapixel to be the fastest growing resolution within primary cameras for
mobile devices in 2014, with the potential to reach sales of more than 330 million units in 20141. This
anticipation stems from smartphone manufacturers push to upgrade box specifications for high-end
smartphones to support capture of higher resolution images and HD videos, said Harish Iyer, product
marketing manager at OmniVision. The low-power OV13850 delivers excellent high resolution video
and images in an ultra-slim form-factor. Considering these end-user benefits, we expect the OV13850 to
be a highly competitive offering for the next-generation smartphones and tablets. The OV13850 enables
our customers to upgrade their cameras from 8-megapixels to 13-megapixels without sacrificing end-user
experience or increasing system cost.

The 1/3.06-inch OV13850 supports an active array of 4224 x 3136 pixels (13.2-megapixels). It operates at
30 frames per second (FPS) for zero shutter lag and can seamlessly transition between recording video
and still images. Additionally, the sensor supports 4K2K ultra-high definition video at 30 FPS with fullhorizontal field of view (FOV) and electronic image stabilization (EIS). The OV13850 also supports high
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Source: TSR CCD/CMOS Area Image Sensor Market Analysis June 2013

frame rate 1080p HD video at 60 FPS with EIS to enable high quality video recording. In addition, the
OV13850 supports the timing for high dynamic range (HDR) video in 1080p HD video mode at 30 FPS.

The OV13850 fits into an industry standard 8.5 x 8.5 x 5 mm module, enabling device-makers to quickly
reap the benefits of our advanced technology in existing system configurations. The sensor is currently
sampling and is expected to enter volume production in the fourth quarter of 2013.
About PureCel
OmniVisions new PureCel product line of CMOS image sensors deliver best-in-class pixel
performance, enabling the capture of extraordinarily detailed images and video even in challenging
lighting conditions. PureCel image sensors by OmniVision use innovative proprietary packaging and
pixel technology to deliver industry-leading photon conversion, full-well capacity (FWC) and light
sensitivity, while significantly reducing power consumption compared to previous-generation image
sensors. The result is dramatically enhanced image and video quality in both high- and low-light
conditions. OmniVision views PureCel image sensors as the future of high-performance digital
imaging solutions.

About OmniVision
OmniVision Technologies (NASDAQ: OVTI) is a leading developer of advanced digital imaging
solutions. Its award-winning CMOS imaging technology enables superior image quality in many of
todays consumer and commercial applications, including mobile phones, notebooks, tablets and
webcams, digital still and video cameras, security and surveillance, entertainment devices, automotive
and medical imaging systems. Find out more at www.ovt.com.

Safe-Harbor Language
Certain statements in this press release, including statements regarding the expected benefits,
performance, capabilities, and potential market appeal of the OV13850 and PureCel image
sensors, as well as anticipated timing of mass production of the OV13850, are forward-looking
statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties, which could
cause the forward-looking statements and OmniVisions results to differ materially, include, without
limitation: potential errors, design flaws or other problems with OV13850, customer acceptance,
demand, and other risks detailed from time to time in OmniVisions Securities and Exchange
Commission filings and reports, including, but not limited to, OmniVisions annual report filed on
Form 10-K and quarterly reports filed on Form 10-Q. OmniVision expressly disclaims any obligation
to update information contained in any forward-looking statement.
OmniVision and the OmniVision logo are registered trademarks of OmniVision Technologies, Inc. PureCel and CameraChip are
trademarks of OmniVision Technologies, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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