Varioptic today announced the general availability of what it says is the industry's first multi-megapixel auto-focus liquid lense for camera phones, according to its press release.
The company's press release says the Arctic 320 "changes shape automatically without mechanical aid. Acting much like the human eye, it uses electricity to change the focus of the lens by altering the border between two drops of liquid.
"Varioptic’s patented 'electrowetting' technology provides several advantages over traditional lenses, in terms of size, cost, speed, durability and quality.
"Since introducing its first patented liquid lenses last year, Varioptic has been working closely with Samsung Electro-Mechanics to provide auto focus lenses for camera phones. Over this time, Varioptic has made continuous improvements to its liquid lenses, expanding the storage temperature range to minus 40°/plus 85°C, while expanding the operating temperature range to minus 20°/plus 60°C.
"Additional enhancements in durability, low power consumption and miniaturization enable the Artic 320 lens to fit within existing 'x-y' camera module footprints, making it ideal for the mobile phone market."
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