Burr-Brown Introduces Video Signal Processor for Scanner Applications.TUCSON, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 28, 1998--Burr-Brown Corporation (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :BBRC BBRC Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications BBRC Bellevue Breakfast Rotary Club (Washington state) BBRC Ball Brothers Research Corporation ) today announced the VSP3000 video signal processor, a complete mixed-signal processing integrated circuit (IC) which provides three-channel CCD CCD in full charge-coupled device Semiconductor device in which the individual semiconductor components are connected so that the electrical charge at the output of one device provides the input to the next device. (Charge-Coupled Device) or CIS Cis (sĭs), same as Kish (1.) (1) (CompuServe Information Service) See CompuServe. (2) (Card Information S (Contact Image Sensor Contact Image Sensors (CIS) are a relatively recent technological innovation in the field of optical flatbed scanners that are rapidly replacing CCDs in low power and portable applications. ) signal conditioning and 12-bit analog-to-digital (ADC (1) See A/D converter. (2) (Apple Display Connector) A peripheral connector from Apple that combines digital video display, USB and power in one cable. ) conversion for use in scanner applications including flatbed and PC scanners. The VSP3000 is ideal for these applications since it offers 12-bit resolution and provides the required 2MHz per channel necessary for three-channel video signal processing. Each channel contains sensor signal sampling, black level adjustment, and a programmable gain amplifier to maintain optimum input signal levels. The ability to vary the gain of the input signal compensates for varying background light conditions. It also includes three Correlated Double Samplers (CDS) for extracting the pixel amplitude information from the noise, resulting in better image quality. "The VSP3000 extends our family of single chip solutions for video signal processing by establishing a product developed specifically as the analog front end for scanner applications," said Don Reynolds, strategic marketing engineer at Burr-Brown. "This product beats the competition by offering the best combination of high performance, low power, and low price." Will Strauss, president of market research firm Forward Concepts (Tempe, Ariz.), said, "The scanner market has exploded since demand has expanded beyond the SOHO Soho (sōhō`, sə–), district of Westminster, London, England, known for its continental restaurants. Once a fashionable quarter, it became popular among writers and artists in the 19th cent. segment to include the broader consumer PC market." According to forecasts from CAP Ventures, a leading worldwide document technology and consulting firm, worldwide shipments of scanners will exceed 5 million units in 1998 and grow to over 10 million units in 2001. VSP3000 features integrated triple-correlated double sampler, 3-channel (6MHz) color mode, 0dB to +13dB analog programmable gain amplifier, internal voltage reference, +3V/+5V digital I/O compatibility, low power (400mW), and guaranteed no missing codes. The VSP3000 is priced from $5.75 in 1,000 piece quantities and packaged in a 48-pin LQFP See QFP. . Delivery is from stock. About Burr-Brown Burr-Brown Corporation is a worldwide leader in the development, manufacturing and marketing of precision linear, data conversion and mixed signal integrated circuits. These products address applications in communications, industrial control, instrumentation, consumer electronics, and personal computer systems. For product information, visit http://www.burr-brown.com/ or call the Burr-Brown FAXline at 800/548-6133 and request document No. 11444. For additional information, call Mike Pawlik at 800/548-6132 or e-mail to pawlik_mike@burr-brown.com.
CONTACT: Burr-Brown Corporation, Tucson
Mike Pawlik, 800/548-6132
pawlik_mike@burr-brown.com
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