DESCRIPTION

STMicroelectronics Imaging Division has produced the camera co-processor STV0681 which, used with CIF/VGA sensors as part of a low cost dual-mode camera chipset, allows a new line of low cost cameras or toy products to be brought to the market. STV0681 is a mask ROM version of STV0680B, programmed with v3.00 Firmware.

FEATURES

ST have maintained the standard features already available in the successful STV068B chipset, including:

● Support for VV6411 (CIF) and VV6501 (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.

● Audio record/playback and “Delete Last”

function

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

“Musical” camera)

● Support for an OEM Flashgun module

● 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.

● 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.

● Quick Power Down (by holding Mode Button).

● “Delete Last” Function