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F10-14X3-D08A is a 1/2 inch, CMOS-based image sensor that employs the
Foveon proprietary X3 technology. Foveon X3 pixels capture full-measured
color images and completely eliminate the need for any color
interpolation. This is accomplished through the unique properties of the
Foveon X3 proprietary layered- photodiode image sensor design. Because
full-measured RGB color is captured, the effective resolution is much
higher than that of image sensors that use color filter arrays. Foveon
X3 image sensors deliver the sharpest images possible for a given
optical format.
Features
Foveon® X3™ Pixels
• Three photodetectors are layered to achieve full-measured color in each pixel.
• Images have improved sharpness and immunity to sampling artifacts (moiré).
Variable Pixel Size (VPS)
• Several neighboring pixels can be averaged together to obtain the effect of a larger pixel.
• Enables flexible video capture at a variety of resolutions.
• Enables higher ISO mode at lower resolutions without sacrificing noise.
Parallel On-Chip A/D Conversion
• Three integrated 12-bit A/D converters running at up to 20MHz..
• Red, green, and blue pixels are multiplexed onto a single 10-bit tri-state output data bus.
• RGB analog outputs are also available on-board.
Integrated Digital Control
• Minimal external control logic required.
• Data bus from the image sensor can be connected directly to DSP or video capture bus.
• Sensor control is via simple 3 wire serial interface.
Ultra Low Power
• Advanced CMOS process technology results in ultra low power requirements.
• Power consumption is less than 400mW during readout, less than 10mW in standby mode, and less than 100 µW in power down mode.
Low Noise
• The Foveon X3 image sensor offers extremely low-noise readout and very high dynamic range.
• Proprietary readout circuits eliminate many of the fixed pattern noise artifacts associated with CMOS image sensors.
Blooming Immunity
• The Foveon X3 image sensor has substantially greater resistance to the blooming that is characteristic of CCD image sensors.
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