DESCRIPTION

STMicroelectronics Imaging Division has enhanced the feature set of the STV0680B low cost dual mode camera chipset to allow a new line of low cost cameras or toy products to be brought to the market.

STANDARD FEATURES

ST have maintained the standard features already available in the successful STV0680B-001 chipset, including:

● STV0680B-003 fully backward compatible with STV0680B-001

● Support for VV6410/6411 (CIF) and VV6500 (VGA) CMOS imaging sensors.

● Support for SDRAM sizes 16MBit (up to 20 CIF images) or 64Mbit (up to 80 CIF or 26 VGA images).

● Low resolution “economy” mode allows for more images to be stored.

● High frame rate web cam (tethered video) over USB.

● Automatic anti-flicker exposure control.

● Image up load over RS232 or USB.

● Driver support for Win98/Win2k/WinME and MacOS 8.6/9.0/9.1.

● Continuous capture while untethered (except when Flashgun enabled) and downloading to AVI file format

● Power-saving “stand-by” mode which maintains memory contents, as well as generally low power consumption.

● Simple user interface including 2 buttons, status LCD display, and buzzer.

● Evaluation Kit (EVK) available.

● Software Development Kit (SDK) allows OEM PC Software applications to be written.

NEW FEATURES AVAILABLE IN STV0680B-003

● Audio record/playback and “Delete Last” function

● Custom sounds playback (e.g. “Talking” or “Musical” camera)

● Flashgun support

● Quick Power Down (by holding Mode Button).