Micron Announces Sampling of Low-Power 2-Megapixel CMOS Image Sensor Targeting the Mobile Market; New Image Sensor Elevates the Image Quality and Performance of Mobile Handsets
BOISE, Idaho—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Nov. 14, 2004—
Micron Technology, Inc. (NYSE:MU), today announced
sampling of the new MT9D011 low-power 2-megapixel CMOS image sensor to
mobile handset makers, worldwide. Micron's exclusive
DigitalClarity(TM) technology delivers exceptional performance
capabilities in all lighting situations and is able to accomplish this
while drawing very little current from the power supply. With
consumers increasingly demanding higher resolution cameras in handsets
ranging from cell phones to PDAs and 3G Smartphones, Micron is pleased
to provide an image sensor that approaches the richness of true life
while maintaining cost advantages only possible through digital
photography using CMOS image sensors.
"With this new low-power 2-megapixel CMOS image sensor, Micron is
introducing a device into the mobile market that will elevate the
image quality level of these handsets for consumers who're seeking
memorable -- and printable -- images from their mobile devices,"
remarked Micron Imaging Group's Director of Marketing, Farhad
Rostamian. "We believe as the convergence phenomenon intensifies --
that of better handset-embedded imaging devices occupying, and someday
taking-the-place-of, lower resolution DSCs - the need becomes more
critical to provide devices which exhibit the highest levels of image
quality at the lowest possible costs. Our reputation is one for image
quality and reliability, and it's these product attributes our
customers have come to expect from Micron. We're confident handset
users will find the performance of our image sensors exceeds their
expectations, delivering images that compare well with those taken
with conventional DSCs."
Micron's new MT9D011 is a 1/3-inch optical format sensor with a
1,600H x 1,200V active pixel design making it a very attractive
alternative to other sensors on the market. The sensor is capable of
up to 15 frames per second (fps) at full resolution and 30 fps at 800
x 600 resolution, with programmable blanking. It offers electronic
rolling shutter (ERS), global reset, windowing, left-right and
top-bottom frame reversal -- all on-chip. It also integrates 2x2
binning and offers support for mechanical shutter and efficient
interfaces to flash technologies. Additionally, the sensor offers
embedded phase-locked loop (PLL) and slew control I/O, both of which
are programmable. These features help to enhance picture quality,
minimize form factor, reduce the number of additional components the
application needs and maximize board space efficiency for
manufacturers.
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
