New OMAP-DM5x coprocessors from Texas Instruments bring 20-megapixel imaging and 720p high-definition camcorder capabilities to mobile phones

New OMAP-DM5x coprocessors from Texas Instruments bring 20-megapixel imaging
and 720p high-definition camcorder capabilities to mobile phones

DALLAS, Oct. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Further addressing consumer expectations for
mobile phones that deliver performance equivalent to stand-alone consumer
devices, Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) today announced two
new members of its OMAP-DM5x family of coprocessors, which deliver the
industry's highest megapixel (MP) capability, with up to 20 MP still imaging
capabilities, as well as 720p high-definition (HD) camcorder functionality.
The OMAP-DM515 and OMAP-DM525 coprocessors accelerate imaging and video
performance, giving handset manufacturers an easy way to upgrade existing
handset designs to get to market quickly with cutting-edge multimedia
capabilities. For more information, please visit www.ti.com/omapdmpr.

Key features and benefits of the OMAP-DM5x coprocessor family:
-- Digital SLR-"like" imaging:
-- Industry's highest MP support, with up to 20 MP capabilities and
high-quality 720p HD video capture
-- 8MP shot-to-shot performance, with 1.4 frames per second in
high-quality mode and 2 frames per second in burst mode
-- Integrated software that delivers stand-alone consumer electronics
quality imaging and video:
-- Perfect moment technology: Captures a series of shots, allowing
users to select the best image in a series
-- Smart lighting: Compensates for backlit and low-light environments
-- Face tracking: Identifies, recognizes and focuses on faces
-- Auto scene detector: Determines appropriate settings based on
environment
-- Video noise filter: Improves video quality
-- Advanced motion-triggered image stability
-- TV-out capabilities enable content sharing on larger screens
-- Pin compatibility between all devices allows for easy design upgrades
to
match changing consumer demands
-- Eliminates need for external memory

-- Works with a variety of mobile baseband and application processor
solutions, as well as any high-level or real-time operating system.

OMAP-DM515 and OMAP-DM525 coprocessor specifications

Megapixel (MP) Video resolution

OMAP-DM515 12MP DVD quality to 720p
coprocessor HD camcorder
OMAP-DM525 20MP DVD quality to 720p
coprocessor HD camcorder

To learn more about the OMAP-DM5x coprocessor family, please visit:
-- Videos: www.ti.com/omapdmvideopr
-- Images: www.ti.com/omapdmgraphicpr
-- Block diagrams: www.ti.com/omapdmdiagrampr
-- Follow TI on Twitter: www.twitter.com/txinstruments

-- TI Mobile Momentum blog: https://community.ti.com/blogs/mobilemomentum

Availability
The OMAP-DM515 coprocessor is available today. The OMAP-DM525 coprocessor is
sampling today, with production expected in 2010. These products are intended
for high-volume wireless OEMs and ODMs and are not available through
distributors.

About Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments (NYSE: TXN) helps customers solve problems and develop new
electronics that make the world smarter, healthier, safer, greener and more
fun. A global semiconductor company, TI innovates through manufacturing,
design and sales operations in more than 25 countries. For more information,
go to www.ti.com.

Trademarks
OMAP is a trademark of Texas Instruments Inc. All other registered trademarks
and trademarks belong to their respective owners.

www.ti.com/wireless

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