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News Release from: Cypress Semiconductor | Subject: CYIHDSC9000AA CYIHDSM9000AA images sensors
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 28 November 2005
CMOS image sensors enter commercial
sampling
Cypress Semiconductor has announced commercial sampling of its new 9.0-megapixel CMOS image sensors for high-end digital still cameras (DSCs).
Cypress Semiconductor has announced commercial sampling of its new 9.0-megapixel CMOS image sensors for high-end digital still cameras (DSCs) The cost-effective image sensors offer low dark current and low noise - on par with that of more expensive charge coupled devices (CCDs)
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 9 Jul 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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The CYIHDSC9000AA (colour) and CYIHDSM9000AA (monochrome) are the first image sensors manufactured on Cypress's high-volume, low-cost 0.13um CMOS process optimised for image sensors.
The image sensors take advantage of Cypress's proprietary, high fill-factor pixel architecture, eliminating the need for microlenses.
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With a maximum resolution of 3710 x 2434 pixels, the sensors are capable of delivering superior image quality, colour rendition and dynamic range.
They are ideally suited for camera-makers targeting advanced amateurs, photo enthusiasts and professional photographers.
"Low dark current and low noise are essential for today's high-end DSC market", said Cliff Drowley, Vice President and General Manager of Cypress's image sensor business unit.
"Our patented pixel architecture, proven in Kodak's DCS Pro SLR line of cameras, is the only CMOS architecture capable of achieving the noise and dark current targets demanded by high-end DSC manufacturers".
"What is equally attractive to camera makers is this high-end solution does not come with a high-end price".
The new devices are Cypress's first non-proprietary image sensor targeted at high-end DSCs and build on a foundation established by the 13.85-megapixel image sensor developed for Kodak.
The sensors also complement a stable of other Cypress products targeted at the DSC market, including timing solutions and USB controllers.
The image sensors feature a pixel pitch of 6.4um and an image array of 3710 x 2434 pixels.
The array format is 23.3mm x 15.5-mm with a diagonal dimension of 28mm, resulting in an effective focal length multiplier of 1.5 compared with a full frame 35mm camera.
The aspect ratio is 3:2.
The devices are capable of delivering 5 fps at full resolution and 20 fps at VGA resolution.
Cypress is currently sampling the CYIHDSC9000AA and CYIHDSM9000AA with production volumes expected to be available in February of 2006.
Pricing is expected to be approximately $90.00 each, depending on quantities.
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