TI adds to its OMAP-DM5x family of coprocessors

6th October 2009

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Further addressing consumer expectations for mobile phones that deliver performance equivalent to stand-alone consumer devices, Texas Instruments has announced two new members of its OMAP-DM5x family of coprocessors, which deliver the industry’s highest megapixel (MP) capability, with up to 20 MP still imaging capabilities, as well as 720p high-definition (HD) camcorder functionality.

The OMAP-DM515 and OMAP-DM525 coprocessors accelerate imaging and video performance, giving handset manufacturers an easy way to upgrade existing handset designs to get to market quickly with cutting-edge multimedia capabilities.

Key features and benefits of the OMAP-DM5x coprocessor family include:

· Digital SLR-“like” imaging:

o Industry’s highest MP support, with up to 20 MP capabilities and high-quality 720p HD video capture

o 8MP shot-to-shot performance, with 1.4 frames per second in high-quality mode and 2 frames per second in burst mode

· Integrated software that delivers stand-alone consumer electronics quality imaging and video:

o Perfect moment technology: Captures a series of shots, allowing users to select the best image in a series

o Smart lighting: Compensates for backlit and low-light environments

o Face tracking: Identifies, recognizes and focuses on faces

o Auto scene detector: Determines appropriate settings based on environment

o Video noise filter: Improves video quality

o Advanced motion-triggered image stability

· TV-out capabilities enable content sharing on larger screens

· Pin compatibility between all devices allows for easy design upgrades to match changing consumer demands

· Eliminates need for external memory

· Works with a variety of mobile baseband and application processor solutions, as well as any high-level or real-time operating system.