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Micron Announces Availability of Two New Smaller VGA CMOS Image Sensors Targeting Mobile Market
Micron's DigitalClarity(TM) VGA Sensors Deliver Superior Image
Quality at 1/6-inch Form Factor
BOISE, Idaho—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Nov. 14, 2004—
Micron Technology, Inc. (NYSE:MU), today announced availability of
the company's new MT9V012 low power stand alone sensor and MT9V112 SOC
VGA sensor which are being delivered to handset manufacturers
throughout Asia, Europe and the US. The sensors demonstrate Micron's
ability to shrink the form factor of image sensors while maintaining
leadership in image quality and low cost supplier position. The
sensors are designed for the low cost and small size camera modules
suitable for low and mid-tier mobile handset models, as well as
dual-mode cameras, high end and 3G Smartphone models.
"Micron's commitment to quality is apparent in our new 1/6-inch
VGA sensors' capability to capture crisp, sharp images even under poor
lighting conditions," commented Micron's Director of Marketing, Farhad
Rostamian. "Micron is committed to offering our customers quality
products in a variety that will meet their every need. When added to
Micron's existing portfolio of CMOS image sensors serving the mobile,
DSC and emerging markets, these two VGA sensors further strengthen our
leadership position in the imaging industry. We stand behind all of
our products as the best-in-class, achieving superior performance
levels, and we're committed to delivering sensors that will provide
not just convenience, quality, and economy, but also an overall
superior user experience."
The MT9V112 SOC sensor measures just 4mm diagonally. It is a
complete camera on a chip with a data rate of 13.5 megapixels per
second, and a master clock of 27 MHz. It requires only a power supply,
lens, and clock source for basic operation. Its on-chip capabilities
include an advanced image flow processor which performs: auto
exposure, white balance, horizontal blanking, vertical blanking, color
recovery and correction, sharpening, programmable gamma correction, on
the fly defect identification and correction, zoom, windowing, and
numerous other automatic functions. All functions are programmable
through a two-wire serial interface. The MT9V112 is targeted primarily
at cell phones, but is also appropriate for dual-mode camera
applications, PDAs, toys and other battery-powered products.
Micron's MT9V012 is a stand alone 1/6-inch image sensor also
offering advanced integrated technology. The sensor operates at
ultra-low power for VGA resolution to capture high-quality
progressive-scan video, limiting the drain on battery-powered cell
phones.
Micron Technology, Inc., is one of the world's leading providers
of advanced semiconductor solutions. Through its worldwide operations,
Micron manufactures and markets DRAMs, Flash memory, CMOS image
sensors, other semiconductor components and memory modules for use in
leading-edge computing, consumer, networking, and mobile products.
Micron's common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)
under the MU symbol. To learn more about Micron Technology, Inc.,
visit its Web site at www.micron.com.
Micron, the Micron logo, and DigitalClarity are trademarks of
Micron Technology, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their
respective owners.
Contact:
Micron Technology, Inc.
Sean Mahoney, 208-368-4400
smahoney@micron.com
http://www.micron.com
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