TI's OMAP-DM5x co-processors bring 20-megapixel imaging and 720p HD camcorder capabilities to mobile phones

BANGALORE, INDIA: Further addressing consumer expectations for mobile phones that deliver performance equivalent to stand-alone consumer devices, Texas Instruments Inc. (TI) announced two new members of its OMAP-DM5x family of co-processors, 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 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.