Tokyo: October 5, 2000 --- In cooperation with Fujitsu Laboratories Ltd., Fujitsu Limited has developed the world's smallest CMOS color image sensor(*1) (model MB86S01) for mobile devices. Employing the world's smallest LCC packaging(*2) technology, the new product features low power consumption and high resolution (350 thousand pixels) in a 10 mm x 10 mm x 10 mm package.
Concurrently, Fujitsu has developed a new Digital Signal Processor(*3) (MB86571), which, together with the new sensor, can be used as a compact, low-power image input device for mobile information terminals. The two new products go on sale today.
CMOS color image sensors have recently become widely used in compact digital cameras, PCs and mobile information terminals for such applications as processing and transmission over the Internet of captured image data.
As digital equipment becomes smaller while performance levels continue to increases, the demand for smaller and higher performance CMOS image sensors with low power consumption will also continue to increase.
Fujitsu's new image sensor utilizes the company's proprietary process technology to realize a pixel size of just 5.5 square microns. Together with the reduction in lens size to 1/4 inch, the compact sensor achieves a high resolution of 350,000 pixels.
By optimizing its analog circuit and AD converter(*4), Fujitsu's new product also achieve among the industry's lowest levels of power consumption for a VGA(*5) - compatible image sensor. In addition, Fujitsu's high-density packaging technology makes it the world's smallest (10mm x 10mm x 10mm) product of its type.
The MB86S01 sensor is sample priced at 3,000 Japanese yen, and the MB8657 DSP at 1,500 yen. Both products are expected to start shipping in December.
[Product highlights]
- MB86S01
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- Optical: 1 /4 -inch
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- Total pixels: 693 (H) x 513 (V)
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- Effective pixels: 645 (H) x 485 (V)
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- Pixel size: 5.5 micron x 5.5 micron
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- Color filter: primary color mosaic filter
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- Internal circuits: noise reduction circuits, variable gain amplifier, timing generator, 8-bit AD converter
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- Supply voltage range: 2.7 - 3.3 V
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- Power consumption: 50 mW
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- Master clock: 27 MHz
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- Register control: 3-line serial interface
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- Additional function: Variable scanning direction (mirror conversion, upside-down conversion)
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- Package: 40 pin LCC with lens (F number: 2.8, lens: plastic lens x 2)
40 pin LCC without lens (12 mm x 12 mm x 1.5 mm)
- MB86571
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- Automatic white balance function (color adjustment)
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- Automatic gain control (brightness adjustment)
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- Image sensor set-up control
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- Gamma correction function
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- Output format: Support five formats including RBG and YUV422
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- Supply voltage range: 2.7 - 3.3 V
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- Power consumption: 100 mW
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- Master clock: 27 MHz
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- Package: 100 pin LQFP(*6)
Glossary
- 1) CMOS color image sensor:
- Color image sensor with optical detector element and other circuits incorporating CMOS based process technology.
- 2) LCC (Leadless Chip Carrier):
- A type of ceramic-type surface packaging using no lead on the surface.
- 3) DSP (Digital Signal Processor):
- Processor for processing digital signals only
- 4) AD converter (Analog digital converter):
- A type of circuit to transform analog data to digital data.
- 5) VGA (Video Graphics Array):
- A type of display mode with 640 (H) x 480(V) effective pixels.
- 6) LQFP (Low-Profile Quad Flat L-Leaded Package):
- A kind of thin surface packaging.
[About Fujitsu Limited]
Fujitsu Limited (TSE: 6702) is a leading provider of Internet- based information technology solutions for the global marketplace. Comprising over 500 group companies and affiliates worldwide -- including ICL, Amdahl and DMR Consulting -- it had consolidated revenues of 5.26 trillion yen (US$49.6 billion) in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2000. Fujitsu's pace-setting technologies, world- class computing and telecommunications platforms, and global corps of over 60,000 systems and services experts make it uniquely
positioned to unleash the infinite possibilities of the Internet to help its customers succeed. Altogether, the Fujitsu Group has 188,000 employees and operations in over 100 countries.
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