Aptina Creates First-of-Its-Kind Surveillance Image Sensor.Megapixel One million pixels. Refers to the resolution of a digital imaging device (monitor, scanner, video camera, still camera, etc.). For example, a five-megapixel digital still camera might take a picture composed of 5,038,848 red-green-blue color dots (pixels). Image Sensor An image sensor is a device that converts a visual image to an electric signal. It is used chiefly in digital cameras and other imaging devices. It is usually an array of charge-coupled devices (CCD) or CMOS sensors such as active-pixel sensors. Provides Exceptional Low-Light Performance, Wide Dynamic Range in HD SAN JOSE San Jose, city, United States San Jose (sănəzā`, săn hōzā`), city (1990 pop. 782,248), seat of Santa Clara co., W central Calif.; founded 1777, inc. 1850. , Calif. -- Aptina announced today the launch of the MT9M033 surveillance image sensor, the latest addition to its extensive portfolio of surveillance image sensors solutions. Increased resolution, low-light sensitivity, wide dynamic range and high definition (HD) are combined to create a first of its kind image sensor for the surveillance camera market. The new 1.2-megapixel sensor, running at 720p/60fps is ideal for capturing detail-rich HD quality video in diverse environments such as very low light settings or wide contrast lighting conditions. The MT9M033 was designed with a sophisticated, yet easy to use feature set for meeting a range of uses and applications. "The MT9M033 is a new breed of image sensor which meets surveillance camera challenges head-on and provides this market with a future-oriented solution," says David Zimpfer, General Manager for Aptina's Automotive & Industrial Business Unit. "Its image sensor technology will be raising the performance bar for the industry." Surveillance camera manufacturers can now create cameras using this highly sensitive Adj. 1. highly sensitive - readily affected by various agents; "a highly sensitive explosive is easily exploded by a shock"; "a sensitive colloid is readily coagulated" , wide contrast enabled sensor that can be placed anywhere without the constraints posed by challenging light conditions. Cameras using the MT9M033 image sensor produce images that are uncompromised by low light or lighting contrast issues which are typical issues associated with surveillance cameras used in a variety of environments. While older generation sensors may be able to provide some of the features this sensor has, this sensor provides the whole package in HD. High Performance, wide dynamic range and HD The MT9M033 is driving new trends in surveillance camera technology. In a world that is moving to HD, this means surveillance cameras' ability to gather details is increasing. When reviewing captured images and video, high definition provides clearer images and reveals greater detail. This new sensor captures true HD video at 60 frames per second. Coupled with Aptina's new wide dynamic range (WDR WDR Westdeutscher Rundfunk (German radio and TV station) WDR World Development Report (World Bank) WDR Wide Dynamic Range (cameras) ) and dynamic response pixel technology, MT9M033 provides camera manufacturers with a unique imaging solution that addresses surveillance challenges at a new level. Meeting the needs of the market Aptina has been providing the surveillance industry with image sensor solutions for years. The MT9M033 uniquely responds to the surveillance industry's need for increased light sensitivity and wide dynamic range. Capturing HD quality details in low light and wide contrast lighting conditions is a great step forward for the surveillance market. The MT9M033 is sampling in die and iLCC this quarter. Production is in Q1 2010. [c]2009 Aptina Imaging Corporation. All rights reserved. Information is subject to change without notice. About Aptina Aptina is a global provider of CMOS image sensor A CMOS-based chip that records the intensities of light as variable charges similar to a CCD chip. Although initially used in less expensive digital cameras, the quality of CMOS sensors has improved steadily. CMOS sensors have advantages over CCDs. solutions with a growing portfolio of products that can be found in all of the leading mobile phone and notebook computer A laptop computer that weighs in a range from five to seven pounds. The term originated when laptops were routinely more than 10 pounds, and those that became lighter were placed in a special "notebook" category. In practice, notebook computer and laptop computer are synonymous. brands. Aptina also offers a wide range of products for digital and video cameras, surveillance, medical, automotive and industrial applications, video conferencing See videoconferencing. (communications) video conferencing - A discussion between two or more groups of people who are in different places but can see and hear each other using electronic communications. , barcode scanners See bar code scanner. , toys and gaming. Aptina continually drives innovation in the market as seen with the introduction of the first 10MP CMOS image sensor for point-and-shoot cameras A film or digital camera in which the focus and exposure is entirely automatic. You aim and press the button; the camera does the rest. Point-and-shoot cameras can range from cheap throw-aways to pocket-sized digitals. (MT9J003), and the industry's first 5MP SOC with i" format (MT9P111). For additional information on Aptina, visit www.aptina.com. Aptina and the Aptina logo are trademarks of Aptina Imaging Corporation. |
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