07 October 2009

New Texas Instruments’s OMAP-DM5x
coprocessors bring 20-megapixel imaging and
720p HD camcorder capabilities to mobile phones

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

The OMAP-DM5x family of coprocessors comes with a complete software package, delivered by TI, enabling quick and efficient development of new or existing mobile handset designs.

OMAP-DM5x coprocessors feature a high-performance ARM9 microprocessor as well as TI's advanced image signal processor (ISP) technology and dedicated video coprocessor to deliver industry-leading, 20-megapixel still camera imaging as well as 720p H.264 camcorder functions. A variety of memory and features sets are available to meet the needs of every mobile handset.

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

• Digital SLR-"like" imaging:
  • Industry's highest MP support, with up to 20 MP capabilities and high-quality 720p HD video capture
  • 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:
  • Perfect moment technology: Captures a series of shots, allowing users to select the best image in a series
  • Smart lighting: Compensates for backlit and low-light environments
  • Face tracking: Identifies, recognizes and focuses on faces
  • Auto scene detector: Determines appropriate settings based on environment
  • Video noise filter: Improves video quality
  • 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.

Availability

The OMAP-DM515 coprocessor is available today. The OMAP-DM525 coprocessor is sampling today, with production expected in 2010. These products are intended for high-volume wireless OEMs and ODMs and are not available through distributors.

About Texas Instruments

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