Omnivision launches OCHTA cable module for single-use endoscopes

Omnivision, a developer of semiconductor solutions, including digital imaging, analogue, and touch & display technology, has announced the availability of the OVMed OCHTA – an ultra-thin medical-grade cable module for single-use endoscopes. 

The OCHTA cable module connects very small 400 x 400-resolution imagers to endoscopes with ultra-thin 0.45 mm cables that are available in 1.5- and 2.5-meter lengths (or up to 4 metres if customised), allowing the option to add mini-LED illumination. This complete turnkey solution, including the lens and image signal processor, reduces cost and speeds time to market for medical-device OEMs.

Ehsan Ayar, medical product marketing manager, OMNIVISION, said: “The medical industry is moving toward smaller, higher-resolution endoscopes with ultra-thin cables that can reach deeper inside the body. In addition, medical-device OEMs need the flexibility to customise their designs for specific endoscopy procedures. As the medical industry’s leading image sensor provider, we are addressing our customers’ needs for a turnkey imaging solution with the OCHTA cable module. The ultra-thin, customisable cable modules are medical-grade tested and ready to be integrated – lowering design and test time and simplifying the supply chain.”

OMNIVISION’s OCHTA cable modules feature a six-wire cable that allows manufacturers to add their own LED illumination. Additionally, OMNIVISION offers customisable cable lengths, connectors, and LEDs, providing manufacturers with a fully tested and production-ready solution from a single source. The OCHTA cable module includes a very small imager, upgraded from 200 x 200 (previous generation) to 400 x 400 resolution, for improved visibility.

Ayar added: “The ultra-thin OCHTA cable module is designed for endoscopes used in minimally invasive surgery, including neuro, ophthalmic, cardiac, spinal, ob-gyn and utero-renal procedures. Surgeons can have complete peace of mind with OMNIVISION’s cables and camera modules because our medical-grade, trusted components undergo comprehensive certification, qualification, and testing, including biocompatibility, sterilisation, workmanship, stress, liquid immersion tests and more.” 

The OCHTA cable modules are manufactured in ISO 13485-certified facilities. Additionally, the cables provide the necessary EMC/EMI shielding from the patient as per IEC 60601 requirements. The 1.5- and 2.5-metre “off the shelf” cable modules and evaluation kits are available now.