Agilent Technologies Offers Economical, Compact CMOS Image Sensors and Image Processors.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers PALO ALTO Palo Alto, city, California Palo Alto (păl`ō ăl`tō), city (1990 pop. 55,900), Santa Clara co., W Calif.; inc. 1894. Although primarily residential, Palo Alto has aerospace, electronics, and advanced research industries. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 30, 2000 Leader in CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) Pronounced "c-moss." The most widely used integrated circuit design. It is found in almost every electronic product from handheld devices to mainframes. Imaging Provides Integrated Solution for Still and Full-Motion Imaging Agilent Technologies This article needs sources or references that appear in reliable, third-party publications. Alone, primary sources and sources affiliated with the subject of this article are not sufficient for an accurate encyclopedia article. Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :A), a leading provider of innovative technologies for communications and life sciences, today announced a new, extremely compact CMOS sensor See CMOS image sensor. and a family of processing ICs that provide complete full-motion and still digital image capture. These devices offer camera manufacturers an integrated, economical solution that speeds time to market for high-volume products serving the digital imaging market. These new products are a significant step in Agilent's plan to offer completely integrated imaging modules to handheld phone and portable computer manufacturers. Agilent has used its decades of experience in processing images for printer applications to create a sophisticated, compact solution for digital cameras. Agilent's new image processors provide excellent color correction Altering the colors in an image in order to print or display it properly or for special effects. Depending on the application, color correction can be a significant problem if the resulting image must be approved or a purchase is made because of color choice. and low-light sensitivity, as well as low power consumption to extend battery life. One of the new processors also includes controller circuitry that offers Universal Serial Bus See USB. (hardware, standard) Universal Serial Bus - (USB) An external peripheral interface standard for communication between a computer and external peripherals over an inexpensive cable using biserial transmission. (USB USB in full Universal Serial Bus Type of serial bus that allows peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, digitizers, data gloves, etc.) to be easily connected to a computer. ) compatibility, so end users can quickly and easily plug cameras into PCs. The new CMOS image sensors provide both VGA (Video Graphics Array) The display standard for the PC. All PC display adapters support VGA, and Windows machines boot up in "VGA mode" before switching to higher resolutions. (640 by 480 pixel) and CIF (1) (Common Intermediate Format) A standard video format used in videoconferencing. CIF formats are defined by their resolution, and standards both above and below the original resolution have been established. The original CIF is also known as Full CIF (FCIF). (352 by 288 pixel) resolutions in a very small, 13.5 mm by 14.5 mm package. These devices are aimed at high-volume products serving the "web camera" market, where smaller image size is desirable to avoid excessive browser loading time. More detailed information on Agilent's imaging products may be found at www.semiconductor.agilent.com/cmos/index.html. "Agilent's integrated solution reduces design time and offers improved image quality for high-volume applications, enabling a significant increase in the number of people who can send images around the world," said Jason Hartlove, business unit manager of Agilent's Imaging Electronics Division. "We are committed to providing ever-increasing imaging performance in smaller packages that consume less power to keep pace with the needs of the consumer." U.S. Pricing and Availability The Agilent HDCS-1020 (CIF-resolution) and HDCS-2020 (VGA-resolution) CMOS image sensors are priced from $10 to $14, depending on resolution and quantity. The new processors include the HDCP-2010 JPEG/YUV image processing chip, the HDCP-2000 USB PC camera image processing chip, and the HDCP-3200 dual-mode still camera controller chip. They are priced ranging from $8 to $20, depending on model and quantity. All of these new devices are available in production quantities today. About Agilent Technologies Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE:A) is a diversified technology company with approximately 46,000 employees serving customers in more than 120 countries. Agilent is a global leader in designing and manufacturing test, measurement and monitoring instruments, systems and solutions, and semiconductor and optical components. In fiscal year 1999, Agilent had net revenue of more than $8.3 billion. The company serves markets that include communications, electronics, life sciences and healthcare. Information about Agilent Technologies can be found on the Web at www.agilent.com. Note to Editors: Sales information may be obtained by calling 800/235-0312. Please do NOT use the editor contact or corporate telephone numbers for sales information. |
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