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 Foveon X3® Pro 10M CMOS Image Sensor
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The
Foveon X3 Pro 10M is a 1.7 FLM (focal length multiplier)*
high-resolution CMOS direct image sensor that incorporates breakthrough
Foveon X3 technology. Newly enhanced, the latest version Pro 10M sensor
achieves significantly longer exposure times, broader ISO selection, and
improved dynamic range over its F7X3-B91 predecessor. Foveon X3 direct
image sensors capture full-measured color images through a unique
stacked pixel sensor design. By capturing full-measured color images,
the need for indirect color interpolation and artifact-reducing blur
filters is eliminated. As a result, the Foveon X3 Pro 10M delivers the
highest effective resolution possible without color artifacts for the
1.7 FLM optical format. The Foveon X3 Pro 10M features the powerful VPS
(Variable Pixel Size) capability. VPS provides the on-chip capability of
grouping neighboring pixels together to form larger pixels that are
optimal for high frame rate, reduced noise, or dual mode still/video
applications. Other advanced features include: low fixed pattern noise
and ultra-low power consumption.
FeaturesFoveon X3 technology
A stack of three pixels captures superior color fidelity by measuring
full color at every point in the captured
image.
Images have improved sharpness and immunity to sampling artifacts (moiré).
Foveon X3 technology directly converts light of all colors into useful signal
information at every point in the captured imageno light absorbing
filters are used to block out light.
Variable Pixel Size (VPS) Capability
Neighboring pixels can be grouped together on-chip to obtain the effect of a
larger pixel.
Enables flexible video capture at a variety of resolutions.
Enables higher-ISO mode at lower resolutions.
Reduces noise by combining pixels.
Ultra Low Power
Use of the most advanced CMOS process technology allows for ultra low power.
Input voltages to the image sensor are less than 2.5V.
Power consumption is less than 50 mW during readout, less than 10 mW
in standby mode, and less than 100
µW in power down mode.
Low Noise
The Foveon X3 direct image sensor offers extremely low-noise readout and high dynamic range.
Proprietary readout circuits suppress fixed pattern noise artifacts commonly
associated with CMOS image sensors.
Blooming Immunity
The Foveon X3 direct image sensor is designed to resist the blooming that is
characteristic of CCD image sensors.
Specifications| Effective Pixels | 10.2 million pixels
(3.4R, 3.4G, 3.4B)
(2268 columns x 1512 rows x 3 layers)
| Total number of pixel sensors in image sensor | Pixel Pitch
| 9.12 µm | Center-to-center spacing of pixel locations | | Optical Format | 1.7 FLM*, 20.7 mm x 13.8 mm
| Active area | Aspect Ratio
| 3:2 |
| | Frame Rate | 4.4 fps for:
2268 columns x 1512 rows x 3 layers
25 fps for:
576 columns x 384 rows x 3 layers (VPS)
| Maximum number of frames per second in the rolling shutter mode | | Package | 36 mm x 28 mm, 100-pin CLCC with AR coated window
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* FLM with respect to 35 mm lens
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