AltaSens Strikes Deal with Tandberg

Image sensor supplier AltaSens struck a deal with Tandberg to provide sensors for cameras used for videoconferencing, the company announced Thursday. The AltaSens ProCamHD 2462 is a 1.3 megapixel sensor that produces progressive 12-bit digital video resulting in smooth video for high definition cameras. Since its release into mass production in May, the ProCamHD sensor has been deployed by numerous major videoconference, camcorder, and camera manufacturers. AltaSens Chief Executive Officer Patrick Quinn said the Thousand Oaks-based company was pleased to partner with Tandberg. “Quickly leveraging the ProCamHD sensor enables Tandberg to extend its leadership position by offering crystal clear high definition video in an end-to-end videoconferencing solution,” Quinn said. Tandberg has headquarters in New York and Norway.