NEC Electronics Introduces CE151, New Camera Engine 151 SoC

The new camera engine 151 (CE151) is an image processing device for camera phones to provide clear and high-quality images comparable to digital-still cameras (DSCs). The new CE 151 SoC allows mobile phones to output full-HD (1080-pixel) video stream and still image data up to 13 megapixels received by the CMOS sensor. The Camera Engine Software Platform is designed for re-usability with a rich and easy-to-use command-layer application-programming interface (API). Backward compatibility with previous NEC Electronics’ CE series supports a smooth transition for existing customers to reach a new height in camera performance and functionality in mobile phones…

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NEC Electronics Introduces New SoC that Enables High-End Camera Functionality and Improved Functionalities for Camera Phones

CE151 - New Camera Engine 151 SoC
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NEC Electronics (TSE: 6723) introduced its new camera engine 151 (CE151) system-on-chip (SoC), an image processing device for camera phones to provide clear and high-quality images comparable to digital-still cameras (DSCs).

In 2007, NEC Electronics launched the CE131 SoC, which provided the eight- megapixel mobile-phone market segment with accumulated shipments exceeding 30 million units. NEC Electronics also introduced the CE143 SoC in 2009, which enabled processing of 12-Megapixel images and full high-definition (HD)video. To continue this success, the new CE151 SoC provides advancedpicture quality, performance, and functions for still images and video data, usingeven lower power consumption.

The new CE 151 SoC allows mobile phones to output full-HD (1080-pixel) video stream and still image data up to 13 megapixels received by the CMOS sensor. The Camera Engine Software Platform is designed for re-usability with a rich and easy-to-use command-layer application-programming interface (API). Backward compatibility with previous NEC Electronics’ CE series supports a smooth transition for existing customers to reach a new height in camera performance and functionality in mobile phones.

Main features of the CE151 SoC

1) Further improved noise-reduction function

Based on the customer demands for higher image quality, the new SoC has an improved noise-reduction function that minimizes distortion caused by lenses and offer the latest generation 1.1 micron sensors to recordstill images and video frames.

2) Lowered power consumption by approximately 25 percent

The new CE 151 SoC has reduced energy consumption of approximately 25 percentfrom the existing CE 143 product offering, achieving both a lower demand for energy and higher performance, two elements particularly critical for camera phones.

3) SupportsSpeedTags™ technologyto eliminate shutter lag

NEC Electronics’ CE151 SoC implements SpeedTags™ technology from Scalado, a world leading imaging company that manages the delay between pressing the capture button and saving the captured image. This technology enables users to instantly capture multi-megapixel images without any shutter lag. This gives greater freedom to photographers and enhances a whole variety of camera phone functions, including burst capturing and viewing.

4) Further improved image-stabilizing function

By improving the noise reduction feature, the new CE 151 SoC also realizes advanced image stabilizing and optical compensation technologies that can be found in the high-end DSCs to produce crystal-clear, well-balanced digital photos.

NEC Electronics believes the new CE 151 SoC provides a significant step towards achieving advanced DSC performance on a camera phone and enables mobile phone manufacturers to expand their product coverage beyond the traditional mobile phone market.

Availability

Samples of CE151 SoC are available now with The projected total monthly production of 1.0 million units is scheduled by April 2010. More information about NEC Electronics’ Camera Engine product offerings can be found at http://www.eu.necel.com/news/events/mobile_world_congress/index.html.

(Availability is subject to change without notice.)

Exhibition at MWC

NEC Electronics will exhibit the CE151 SoC in a demonstration in NEC’s booth (Hall 8, Stand 8A125) at the Mobile World Congress 2010 (MWC 2010)to be held in Barcelona, Spain from February 15to18, 2010.

(Remark) SpeedTags is a trademark of Scalado. All other products and services mentioned in this text are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

About NEC Electronics (Europe) GmbH
NEC Electronics (Europe) GmbH, headquartered in Duesseldorf, Germany, is a leading developer and supplier of semiconductor products in Europe. Committed to meeting customers’ cost, performance and time-to-market requirements, the company offers solutions ranging from standard products to system-on-a-chip (SoC) solutions, as well as customized products for next-generation designs. Our customers also benefit from state-of-the-art manufacturing from the global production network of our parent company, NEC Electronics Corporation. Additionally, NEC Electronics (Europe) GmbH is the exclusive European sales and marketing channel of LCD modules from NEC LCD Technologies Ltd.. For more information visit http://www.eu.necel.com.

About NEC Electronics Corporation
NEC Electronics Corporation (TSE: 6723) specializes in semiconductor products encompassing advanced technology solutions for the high-end computing and broadband networking markets, system solutions for the mobile handset, PC peripherals, automotive and digital consumer markets, and platform solutions for a wide range of customer applications. NEC Electronics Corporation has subsidiaries worldwide including NEC Electronics America, Inc. (www.am.necel.com) and NEC Electronics (Europe) GmbH (www.eu.necel.com). For additional information about NEC Electronics worldwide, visit www.necel.com.

About NEC Electronics America, Inc.
NEC Electronics America, Inc., headquartered in Santa Clara, California, is a wholly owned subsidiary of NEC Electronics Corporation. NEC Electronics America offers solutions ranging from standard products to system-on-a-chip (SoC) solutions, customized products for next-generation designs, a local manufacturing facility in Roseville, California, and the global manufacturing capabilities of its parent company. NEC Electronics America is also the exclusive sales supplier of NEC active-matrix LCD and PDP modules in North America. More information about the products offered by NEC Electronics America, Inc. can be found at http://www.am.necel.com.

More information about Camera Engine 151 SoC can be found at NEC Electronics (Europe) Website

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