Cypress Unveils CMOS Image Sensor with World's Highest Data Throughput for Machine Vision and Holographic Data Storage Applications.New High-Speed LUPA-3000 Image Sensor Offers Leading 13.2-Gbps Pixel-Rate with 485 Frames-per-Second Performance, Snapshot Shutter Capability and LVDS (Low Voltage Differential Signaling) A transmission method for sending digital information. LVDS sends data over data high and data low lines rather than data and ground. Outputs SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Cypress Semiconductor Corp. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :CY) today announced the commercial sampling of a 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. with industry-leading digital data throughput of 13.2 Gbps. The new 3.0-megapixel LUPA-3000 sensor offers a triggered and pipelined synchronous shutter with a high frame rate of 485 frames-per-second (fps) and windowing capability for undistorted Adj. 1. undistorted - without alteration or misrepresentation; "his judgment was undistorted by emotion" artless, ingenuous - characterized by an inability to mask your feelings; not devious; "an ingenuous admission of responsibility" images and fast readout. The sensor also features on-chip digital LVDS (Low Voltage Differential (hardware) Low Voltage Differential - (LVD) A method of driving SCSI cables that will be formalised in the SCSI-3 specifications. LVD uses less power than the current differential drive (HVD), is less expensive and will allow the higher speeds of Ultra-2 SCSI. LVD requires 3. Signaling) outputs that simplify the transport of sensor data and overall camera design for machine vision and holographic data storage See holographic storage. applications. The LUPA-3000 sensor features a fully synchronous snapshot shutter, making it possible to read one image while the next is being acquired and to capture moving objects without distortion. The sensor has 32, 8-bit digital LVDS outputs that allow image data to be transferred over longer distances on the circuit board, thus simplifying layout. The windowing capability enables the user to read out only regions of interest in the image, increasing the effective frame rate. It also has a dual slope capability to maintain good contrast in shadowed regions without saturating bright areas in scenes with a high contrast ratio. Cypress will demonstrate its industry-leading custom and standard CMOS image sensor solutions at VISION 2008 in Stuttgart, Germany from November 4-6, 2008 in Hall 4, stand 4E16. "The high-speed LUPA-3000 sensor opens up the holographic data storage market to our industry leading portfolio," said Cliff Drowley, vice president of Cypress's image sensor business unit. "Its unparalleled performance exemplifies Cypress's drive to push the envelope of image sensor capabilities." The LUPA-3000 sensor has 1696 x 1710 pixels with 8 om x 8 om pixel size. The image sensor integrates a programmable offset and gain amplifier for each channel of the LVDS outputs. Each channel runs at a 206 MHz (MegaHertZ) One million cycles per second. It is used to measure the transmission speed of electronic devices, including channels, buses and the computer's internal clock. A one-megahertz clock (1 MHz) means some number of bits (16, 32, 64, etc. pixel rate, which results in 485 fps frame rate at full resolution. Higher frame rates can be achieved by windowed Win´dowed a. 1. Having windows or openings. or sub-sampled readout modes, which are all programmable over the SPI (1) (Stateful Packet Inspection) See stateful inspection. (2) (Service Provider Interface) The programming interface for developing Windows drivers under WOSA. interface. All internal exposure and read-out timings are generated by an on-board sequencer See MIDI sequencer. (music) sequencer - Any system for recording and/or playback of music via a programmable memory which stores music not as audio data, but as some representation of notes. . The intra-scene dynamic range can be increased by using the flexible dual slope operation mode. The LUPA-3000 sensor also features an 8-bit on-chip analog-to-digital converter (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. ) for digital output and on-chip timing control for easy application development. Availability Prototype samples of the CYIL1SN3000 LUPA-3000 image sensor are available now with production devices expected in the first quarter of 2009. Download a high-resolution photo of the LUPA-3000 sensor at www.cypress.com/go/PR/photo/LUPA-3000. Cypress Image Sensors Cypress's broad CMOS image sensor portfolio delivers high-performance sensors for custom and high-end digital photography; ultra high-speed imaging solutions for automotive safety, machine vision and motion analysis; and consumer-oriented solutions including large-format printers. CMOS image sensors complement Cypress's technology and market strengths and expand Cypress's existing presence in numerous complementary markets where it sells a broad array of timing and 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. solutions, configurable microcontrollers and memories. About Cypress Cypress delivers high-performance, mixed-signal, programmable solutions that provide customers with rapid time-to-market and exceptional system value. Cypress offerings include the PSoC[R] Programmable System-on-Chip[TM], USB controllers, general-purpose programmable clocks, image sensors and memories. Cypress also offers wired and wireless connectivity solutions ranging from its WirelessUSB[TM] radio system-on-chip, to West Bridge[R] and EZ-USB[R] FX2LP controllers that enhance connectivity and performance in multimedia handsets. Cypress serves numerous markets including consumer, computation, data communications, automotive, and industrial. Cypress trades on the NYSE under the ticker symbol CY. Visit Cypress online at www.cypress.com. Cypress, the Cypress logo, PSoC, West Bridge and EZ-USB are registered trademarks, and WirelessUSB is a trademark of Cypress Semiconductor Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. |
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