Design Foucus ko-KO Jan, 06 2009 22:41:35 GMT tommy.kim@displayplus.net http://www.displayplus.net/bbs/zboard.php?id=design_focus&no=155 Sony\'s IMX060PQ is a new type 1/2.5 CMOS image sensor \"Exmor¢â\" for use in camera enabled mobile phones that leverages Sony\'s proprietary formation technology to realize the industry\'s smallest unit cell size (1.4µm), and the industry\'s highest pixel count (12.25 effective megapixel resolution). The IMX060PQ is designed to meet the increasing need for advanced image quality within mobile phone enabled cameras. The IMX046PQ is a type 1/3.2 CMOS image sensor \"Exmor¢â\" with 8.11 effective megapixel resolution while IMX045PQ is a type 1/4 \"Exmor¢â\" CMOS image sensor featuring 5.15 effective megapixel resolution. Furthermore, Sony will also commercialize \"IU060F\", a type 1/2.5 lens module with 12.25 effective megapixel resolution, and \"IU046F\", a type 1/3.2 lens module with 8.11 effective megapixels. Equipped with lens and auto focus functions, the two modules are the industry\'s smallest*1 and thinnest in their class, and with the launch of these products Sony will seek to enhance the enjoyment of taking high quality images using camera enabled mobile phones. In recent years, the convenience offered by cameras in mobile phones has driven an increase in their use, while demand for higher image quality has also continued to grow. In addition, as mobile phone designs have become more refined, and models become smaller and thinner, the need for further miniaturization in mobile phone camera technology has also increased. To meet these requirements, improvements in both image quality and sensor miniaturization must be achieved, but the more the shrinking process is continued, the more difficult it becomes to gather light into the sensor pixels, leading to the risk of image degradation resulting from reduced sensitivity and S/N levels. The newly developed CMOS image sensor \"IMX060PQ\" leverages Sony\'s proprietary formation technology to deliver the industry\'s smallest unit cell size (1.4µm), and the industry\'s highest pixel count (12.25 effective megapixel resolution). The implementation of a Cu process that achieves extremely fine interconnections, together with the sensor\'s unique pixel structure and improvements in condensing efficiency have realized high sensitivity levels and a high S/N ratio, despite the industry\'s smallest*11.4µm size unit cell. Furthermore, Sony\'s proprietary \"Column-Parallel A/D Conversion technique\" minimizes image quality degradation cased by noise that arises during analog processing, while also enabling higher pixel count and frame rates (10 frames/s for \"IMX060PQ\" and 15frames/s for \"IMX046PQ\"). By enhancing its \"Exmor¢â\" range of CMOS image sensors, used in product lineups such as digital SLR cameras and high definition digital video cameras as well as mobile phones, Sony will aim to meet customer needs for advanced imaging performance comparable to dedicated compact digital still cameras in slimline, camera enabled mobile phones. Displayplus.net Jan, 05 2009 22:41:44 GMT Mobile http://www.displayplus.net/bbs/zboard.php?id=design_focus&no=154 The EM6420 from EM Microelectronics  is a true low power Touch Sensor Interface IC able to scan sequentially up to 16 capacitive sensors. The device parameters (number of used sensors, sensors scan frequency, sensors sensitivity level, IRQ condition) are configurable either from a host microcontroller through a communication port or through configuration inputs. Recognised touch inputs will be signaled with an active edge at the IRQ pad and data are ready to be read through the communication port by the host MCU. Conditions for the IRQ to get active are configurable : at the end of every scan, at the end of a scan if at least one sensor is active or at the end of a scan if the sensors state has changed. The EM6420 can also detect the most active sensor in applications where sensors are tightly spaced. It compares relative levels among sensors and selects the sensor with the largest signal strength. To increase the number of sensors >16, use several EM6420 in parallel. The supply voltage range is selectable by pin configuration from 1.2 V to 2.0 V or from 2.2 V to 3.6 V. Interfaces: - Up to 16 analogue sensor inputs - User selectable communication interfaces : 4-wire SPI, I2C, 4-bit parallel interface and 8-bit direct output - User-selectable active edge IRQ output signal - Active high enable input Applications - Mobile and cordless phones - PDA, keyboards - White goods - Toys - Lighting - Sliders for dimming Displayplus.net Jan, 05 2009 16:49:13 GMT Display http://www.displayplus.net/bbs/zboard.php?id=design_focus&no=153 QuickLogic\'s ( http://www.quicklogic.com ) ArcticLink II solution platform with VEE technology is implemented as a low-power single-chip platform with programmable fabric. QuickLogic and Apical  partnered to architect and develop the optimal blend of algorithms with QuickLogic¡¯s patented ViaLink programmable fabric for mobile and portable multimedia products. The core of the VEE technology is based on the proven iridix¢ç algorithms licensed from Apical Limited, which is substantiated by nearly a decade of scientific research. These algorithms implement a model of human perception; resulting in a displayed image that retains detail, color and vitality even under variable viewing conditions. It specifically addresses the problem of the low contrast ratio of mobile Liquid Crystal Displays (LCD) to bring a more TV-like viewing experience to the mobile devices. How to conserve power when playing back video content has also become a significant issue when designing mobile media devices. A common solution is to lower the backlight level of the LCD as it consumes 30% to 60% of the total system power. Unfortunately, this solution significantly diminishes the viewing experience leaving it nearly useless with most details lost due to the lowered contrast ratio. QuickLogic¡¯s proprietary VEE solution substantially enhances both image and video quality by optimizing the dynamic range, contrast, and color saturation pixel-by-pixel to provide a natural viewing experience under low backlight or bright ambient light conditions. Seamlessly integrated into the display path, VEE enhances the user¡¯s mobile multimedia visual experience while drastically reducing backlight power to extend battery life. To further improve display quality, the iridix technology has been supplemented by additional image and video enhancement blocks such as dithering, hue rotation, color correction, and non-linear sharpness filtering, among others. OEMs and ODMs can adopt this innovative display enhancement technology rapidly and easily within a system which has been fully purposed for integration into a multimedia handset. VEE technology transforms the mobile multimedia experience by: - Significantly enhancing image/video quality through dynamic range control - Allowing superior viewing image/video quality under low backlight or bright ambient light conditions - Significantly reducing power consumption of the LCD to extend video playback time Displayplus.net Jan, 04 2009 16:44:22 GMT Mobile http://www.displayplus.net/bbs/zboard.php?id=design_focus&no=152 Malvern Instruments ( http://www.malvern.com ) releases the Sysmex Flow Particle Image Analyzer FPIA-3000, an ideal tool for monitoring the deterioration of abrasive slurries used in the wire saw cutting process in solar cell production. Fast, efficient quantitative particle analysis provided by the Sysmex FPIA-3000 enables manufacturers to recycle slurry without compromising final product quality. In solar cell production for the photovoltaic, semiconductor and microelectronics industries, the main technique for slicing silicon blocks into wafers is multi wire sawing. In order to improve efficiency, reduce production costs and reduce waste, the industry is moving towards recycling of the abrasive slurry used in the wire saw cutting process. To do this, it is necessary to carefully monitor the slurry for the presence of unwanted particles that build up during the sawing process and would reduce the quality of the final product. Unwanted solids are separated from the abrasive slurry in a centrifuge so that it can be reused safely, with confidence. The Sysmex Flow Particle Image Analyzer FPIA-3000 allows particle analysis of slurry samples in real-time. Images of up to 360,000 particles are captured by a CCD camera and statistical results presented in terms of particle size, shape, distributions and particle count. With standard operating procedures, measurements that take just two minutes and with single-click initiation, the Sysmex FPIA-3000 provides high throughput, easy operation and reproducible results. With the ability to measure materials from 0.8 µm to 300 µm in size and to produce high quality particle images, the Sysmex FPIA-3000 is ideal for characterizing emulsions and suspensions. The Sysmex FPIA-3000 enables reliable, repeatable and routine characterization of particle size distributions and particle shape distributions using automated imaging techniques. Particle shape information is generated from the analysis of a large number of particles. Displays of size and shape data are supported by images of all particles to provide further visual understanding of the measurement data. Displayplus.net Jan, 04 2009 05:51:37 GMT Solar/PV http://www.displayplus.net/bbs/zboard.php?id=design_focus&no=151 Samsung Electronics and Hyundai IT Corp have both licensed DDD\'s ( http://www.ddd.com ) TriDef 3-D TV technologies for new generation Plasma and LCD TV ranges in production. TriDef 3-D TV technologies enable any video signal processed by hardware embedded in the 3-D TV to be converted to 3-D in real-time. 3-D glasses are bundled with the TV or purchased as an accessory. TriDef technologies also enable the processing of a variety of 3-D input formats whether in broadcast, IPTV or optical (DVD and Blu-ray) media. The TriDef solutions are available packaged appropriate to your application. Contact us to discuss your requirements, whether for custom manufacture or using general purpose hardware. Displayplus.net Jan, 04 2009 03:56:59 GMT Display http://www.displayplus.net/bbs/zboard.php?id=design_focus&no=150 - Labsphere ( http://www.labspehere.com ) - One of the fastest grow areas of application of high brightness LEDs is the back illumination of liquid crystal displays (LCDs). Replacing traditional CCFLs, LEDs can be arranged in an assortment of array configurations to uniformly backlight the LCD. The photometric performance of the LED array is characterized by measuring the total spectral flux of the array. The array is an extended light source, making the measurement application similar to the testing performed on traditional light sources. The most important photometric parameter is typically total luminous flux. The most common method for measuring the total luminous flux of light sources is using an integrating sphere photometer with a Vl corrected photometer or spectrometer. Rather than a bulb being placed in the integrating sphere, the entire panel is mounted to the mounting platform and powered to measure the panel¡¯s total spectral or total luminous flux. The reading from the detection system is compared to a similar reading obtained from a calibrated standard lamp of known output, commonly referred to as the ¡°comparison method¡±. The result of this comparison determines the flux of the tested LED backlight assembly. Displayplus.net Dec, 26 2008 22:19:53 GMT Display http://www.displayplus.net/bbs/zboard.php?id=design_focus&no=149 Labsphere¡¯s ( http://www.labsphere.com ) LSA 3000 performs accurate measurements of narrow angled LEDs at a higher angular resolution of 0.1 degree. Measurements are accurate and reproducible, and it offers a complete solution for spectral intensity, spectral flux, spatial distribution and color. Easy to test many different types of LEDs, it also has user selectable angular step intervals. Measurements conform to internationally accepted standards, and an easy interior access is another attraction. Key applications are far field spatial characterization of LEDs (standard, and high brightness). The automated goniospectroradiometer is designed to operate with Labsphere¡¯s LightMtrX software and LED test and measurement products. The LightMtrX application software provides complete control of the LSA 3000 device under test (DUT) including, rotational stages for spatial radiation measurement routines. The LSA 3000 performs accurate measurements from narrow-angled to broad, distributing LEDs at high angular resolution of 0.1 degree or greater intervals. The spatial software allows the user to measure relative intensity plot versus angle. Combined with Labsphere¡¯s spectrometers, light measurement software and the I 1000 or I 2000, the LSA 3000 can be used to slew the LED to any desired polar coordinate and measure its spectral radiant intensity, luminous intensity, chromaticity, color, and color rendering properties; while also being able to measure the far field hemispherical spatial distribution. Displayplus.net Dec, 26 2008 22:14:51 GMT LED http://www.displayplus.net/bbs/zboard.php?id=design_focus&no=148 The XTH-1200 and XTH-2000, Labsphere¡¯s ( http://www.labsphere.com ) Solar Spectrum Uniform Source Systems are used as solar simulators to generate a uniform radiance field which approximates the spectral radiance of a 100% Albedo source, or the spectral curve of the ASTM Standard D65. The systems can provide variable correlated color temperatures between 2800K and 5900K. This is achieved by combining the spectral output of a tungsten source and a filtered Xenon source within an integrating sphere. The light output from each source is independently controlled providing manipulation of the spectral shape of the output. Each system monitors radiance levels in cd/m2 and in Foot-Lamberts and all calibrations are traceable to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Best for testing space-based imaging systems, high-speed video/film systems and single element broadband sensors, they offer a photovoltaic and quantum efficiency. Approximating 100% Albedo shape, they feature a variable correlated color temperatures between 3000 K and 6000 K and NIST-traceable calibrations. The spheres are coated with Spectraflect¢ç white reflectance coating which offers near-Lambertian characteristics and provides exceptional uniform radiance. A spectrometer-based spectral irradiance monitor enables users to accurately monitor the spectral distribution of the sphere for any lamp configuration or variable attenuator position. A photopic detector is also included for luminance monitoring. The system includes spectrometer software and uniform source control system software. Users can automatically control and monitor the spectral radiance through the exit port from zero to maximum output levels with Labsphere¡¯s motorized variable attenuators (VA-200-SC) and motor controllers (MC-1000). A high-dynamic range, low-noise CCD-based spectrometer monitors the spectral irradiance from 350 to 1050 nm. Labsphere¡¯s highly sensitive SDA-050-P-RTA detector and SC 6000 radiometer are calibrated for luminance responsivity and enable users to independently monitor luminance through the exit port in units of cd/m2 or fL. The combination of xenon and tungsten halogen sources allow users to obtain correlated color temperature spectrums from 3000 K to 6000 K. Displayplus.net Dec, 26 2008 22:06:03 GMT Solar/PV http://www.displayplus.net/bbs/zboard.php?id=design_focus&no=147 DDD Mobile¢â, the most advanced 3D mobile handset application The heart of DDD Mobile¢â is RealTV ¢â, DDD\'s patent protected real-time 2D to 3D conversion process. RealTV ¢â forms the core of a software platform designed to enable the viewing of off-screen and in-screen 3D media on PDAs, GPS units, and most commonly mobile phones. DDD ( http://www.ddd.com ) provides the 3D algorithms,application middleware, original content, and distribution know-how to successfully deploy 3D entertainment on mobile devices. The layered, object-oriented architecture of DDD Mobile¢â enables it to be deployed on a wide variety of mobile device platforms. The following standard platforms are being demonstrated right now. It\'s highly likely that any others with similar capabilities can easily be ported. Over the course of the past 3 years, DDD has built relationships with key technology suppliers in the following key areas: handset manufacturers, mobile LCD manufacturers and mobile applications processor manufacturers Displayplus.net Dec, 26 2008 16:35:28 GMT Mobile http://www.displayplus.net/bbs/zboard.php?id=design_focus&no=146 Typical performance of 39% efficiency under concentrated illumination EMCORE\'s ( http://www.emcore.com ) terrestrial CPV receiver assemblies incorporate our industry leading CTJ solar cell with protective bypass diodes and electrical connectors onto a high thermal conductivity ceramic substrate. This terrestrial receiver assembly is easily integrated into virtually any system design and functions as the photovoltaic engine of concentrating PV systems. The 610592 CPV receiver utilizes EMCORE\'s standard 1 cm2 Concentrating Triple Junction Solar Cell (CTJ) – P/N: 609980. It has a cladded ceramic substrate with high thermal conductivity, and a metalized back plane is electrically isolated from the front side metallization. Cells, connectors, and diodes are attached with RoHS compliant mounting materials while the PV cell is interconnected with Au ribbon bonds. Critical components are coated with a conformal coating material specifically formulated for photovoltaic applications. Featuring a highly automated assembly with low labor content, they undergo 100% final electrical test to ensure operational integrity with a 20-year warranty given. Displayplus.net Dec, 26 2008 16:23:28 GMT Solar/PV http://www.displayplus.net/bbs/zboard.php?id=design_focus&no=145 Bourns ( http://www.bourns.com ) come out with a new 12mm rotary position sensor. The small and highly reliable new dust-proof rotary sensor, designated Model 3382, provides long product life with its 1 million rotational cycles and IP40 seal rating. The Bourns Model 3382 is designed for a wide range of space-constrained applications requiring high quality and reliability such as navigation systems, automotive power seats and mirrors, portable electronic equipment, digital cameras, industrial equipment and controls, robotic systems and home applications including mechanical compartment systems, appliances, in-wall temperature control systems and more. The low profile, simple and elegant design gives designers greater design flexibility. Featuring a shaftless, surface-mount design, it offers exceptional performance characteristics including a broad operating temperature range (-40¨¬C to +120¨¬C), and great independent linearity (+2%) for its compact size. This device is well suited for applications that require frequent adjustment where it is necessary to control a variable output such as frequency, speed, contrast, brightness intensity, or volume control. The design is also a good solution for applications where a mechanical angular displacement is measured by the device¡¯s proportional ouput signal.   Displayplus.net Dec, 21 2008 11:12:12 GMT Mobile http://www.displayplus.net/bbs/zboard.php?id=design_focus&no=144 The CL520 and CL525 from Supertex ( http://www.supertex.com ) are fixed, linear current regulators designed for driving LEDs at 20 or 25mA respectively. With maximum ratings of 90V, they are able to withstand transients without the need for additional transient protection circuitry. They are ideally suited for applications employing single or multiple LEDs. The minimum dropout voltage of 1.0V accomodates extra LEDs, permits lower supply voltages, and provides more efficient operation. The 1.0V dropout accommodates extra LEDs, permits a lower supply voltage, and provides more efficient operation. Featuring temperature-compensated current and cnsistent brightness regardless of temperature, they have a 90V rating for transient immunity. No additional transient protection circuitry are required. Simple circuit design requires just a single bypass capacitor and allows for heatsinking. The CL520 and CL525 are offered in TO-252(D-PAK) and TO-92 packages. Displayplus.net Dec, 19 2008 23:10:52 GMT LED