Single-Chip Sensor From ST Makes Mobile Phone Cameras Smaller, Smarter

STMicroelectronics has introduced market’s smallest single-chip camera sensor for mobile applications. Coupling low space requirements with advanced image processing capabilities, ST’s latest two-megapixel mobile-phone camera sensor addresses consumers’ appetite for full-featured imaging solutions in ever-more popular thin-profiled handsets.

The VD6725 is a 1/5-inch optical-format imaging sensor, with an active pixel array of 1600x1200 (UXGA), a high-performance image processor and camera control functions on a single chip. The VD6725 fits in phone camera modules smaller than 6x6x .8 mm thanks to its 1.75-micron pixel design and ST’s advanced sensor architecture.

ST’s new single-chip camera sensor produces digital video streams at 15 frames per second (fps) at full UXGA resolution and 30 fps at VGA resolution. It supports fast context switching, which means that the sensor switches extremely fast from ‘preview’ to ‘capture mode’, minimizing the delay of the capture control.

For more information, visit www.st.com.

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Casio Shipping New EXILIM Later This Month

Casio America, Inc. took the wraps off a new EXILIM today, the 8 megapixel Zoom EX-Z9. Designed to be as user-friendly as possible, the camera has a 2.6-inch wide LCD display, 3X optical zoom, 23 Best Shot Modes and face detection technology help users take high quality photos without having to adjust camera settings.

“Whether you are taking snap shots of your family at the park or your friends at a concert, this high-quality digital camera is sure to satisfy all of your photographic wants and needs,” says Bill Heuer, Vice President of Casio’s Digital Imaging Division. “Casio’s innovative YouTube Capture Mode allows videos to be recorded and uploaded directly to YouTube in as few as 3 steps, making the EX-Z9 perfect for online video enthusiasts.”

The EX-Z9 comes loaded with other useful features including Anti Shake DSP which reduces photo blur from shaky hands or moving subjects, allowing users to shoot images with ease and confidence. Easy Mode simplifies the camera settings to three easy menus (image size, flash and self timer).

Available at retail before month's end, the EX-Z9 will be available in pink, black, silver and orange and will have an MSRP of $159.99.

For more information, visit www.casiousa.com.

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