Sensitivity was increased using a 6-layer pure aluminum wire winding voice coil, larger cone area and larger magnet.

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Additionally, with an embedded autofocus control with voice coil motor driver, the OV5645 offers further cost savings for manufacturers, making it a highly attractive alternative to other 5-megapixel sensors currently on the market.

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