Date: 05/02/2010

SoC with CMOS sensor from NEC Electronics for camera phones

NEC Electronics has introduced the CE151, a new system-on-chip (SoC), an image processing device that provides clear and high-quality images for camera phones comparable to digital-still cameras (DSCs).

The new CE151 SoC allows mobile phones to output full-HD (1080-pixel) video stream and still image data up to 13 megapixels received by the CMOS sensor. The Camera Engine Software Platform is designed for re-usability with a command-layer application-programming interface (API).

The key features of the CE151 SoC are,

Improved noise-reduction function
Low power consumption by approximately 25 %
Reduced energy consumption of approximately 25 percent from the existing CE143 products
Supports SpeedTags technology to eliminate shutter lag
Improved image-stabilizing function

NEC Electronics says that the CE151 is backward compatible with its previous CE series supports a smooth transition for existing customers to provide high performance and functionality in mobile phones.

Package: 8mm X 8mm square 181-pin plastic FBGA package
Price: At $40 per unit
Availability: Now

For more details visit www.eu.necel.com