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New SmartCamera Developer’s Kit features smallest, highest-performance
imaging module with precision autofocus
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D3 Engineering teams with New Scale Technologies and Sunex for
precision motion of high-quality optics in latest SmartCamera kit
Victor, NY — Jan. 17, 2012 — D3
Engineering, New Scale Technologies and Sunex have teamed up to
create a new OEM SmartCamera Developer’s Kit with precision
autofocus in a compact size for high-performance imaging
applications. The kit allows system design engineers to quickly
develop and integrate high-performance camera systems into their
next-generation products for medical, biometric authentication,
surveillance, machine vision and other applications where small size
and high image resolution are needed.
"Our customers are increasingly aware that autofocus is the key
to maximum image resolution with faster, smaller systems," said
Kevin Kearney, director of business development at D3 Engineering.
"This versatile, full-featured SmartCamera Developer’s Kit brings
everything together so that system designers can quickly create and
integrate a working autofocus smart camera into their system, and
get to market faster with leading-edge performance advantages."
D3 Engineering, a Texas Instruments Platinum Developer, created
the system by integrating TI’s DaVinci™ DSP with the innovative M3-F
focus module from New Scale Technologies. The M3-F module uses
patented closed-loop piezoelectric smart actuator technology to
deliver the highest-precision lens motion available in a small form
factor - approximately 1" cubed. It is powerful enough to move
lenses up to 5 grams, allowing use of advanced glass and polymer
materials for maximum transmission and clarity.
Users can customize their kits by choosing from a wide range of
standard and custom lenses from Sunex, an industry leader in
high-performance OEM optics. Sunex offers lenses with patented
aspheric optical technology, proprietary high-index optical
materials and integral optical filters.
Kits can also be customized with the user’s choice of image sensor
from Aptina, OmniVision and others, with resolution up to 14MP.
D3 Engineering’s SmartCam electronics incorporate a Texas
Instruments DaVinci™ DM6437 DSP, 256 MB DDR2 on-board memory, HDMI
and NTSC video output, and 10/100 Ethernet. Daughtercard connections
allow access to all processor peripherals and GPIO for easy
prototyping and evaluation. For production, D3 Engineering
configures the electronics to meet specific OEM requirements for
functionality and even smaller form factors.
Details and specifications are at
http://www.newscaletech.com/D3smartcamera.html
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About D3 Engineering
D3 Engineering (www.D3Engineering.com)
provides intelligent imaging, sensor and control solutions for the
industrial, biomedical and security/surveillance markets. We reduce
the risk of new product development, providing hardware, software
and packaging design services. By leveraging our DesignCore™ OEM
reference designs, we significantly reduce your time-to-market. Our
Imaging & Sensors group is expert in applying the Texas Instruments
DaVinci™ and OMAP™ architectures to develop optimized real time
systems for machine vision, analytical instrumentation and
surveillance. Our Digital Power & Motion group develops DSP-based
digital power, motion control and energy management solutions,
including the design of high power electronics. We have particular
expertise in leveraging the TI C2000-series microcontrollers,
including on-chip control peripherals, CLA subsystem, capture
modules and PWM waveform synchronization. D3 Engineering is a Texas
Instruments “Platinum” Development partner.
About Sunex
Sunex (www.sunex.com)
specializes in digital imaging lenses, optical components and
customized optical solutions from design to manufacturing. We have
developed innovative designs that optimize the performance of CMOS-based
imaging systems. We have built a high quality manufacturing
organization in Sunex China (ISO9001:2000 and TS16949:2002
certified) enabling us to provide products with the highest level of
quality, at the lowest possible cost and delivered on-time. We take
pride in providing professional, in-depth technical support that you
expect from a trusted partner. For miniature lenses (including
miniature fisheye lenses) and OEM optics, visit
www.optics-online.com.
About New Scale Technologies
New Scale Technologies (www.newscaletech.com) designs and manufactures
miniature motion systems for precise movement of optics in imaging applications.
Our simple and elegant products deliver best-in-class performance in consumer
imaging, biometric authentication, surveillance, medical and machine vision
markets. With more than a decade of motion systems innovation, we integrate
piezoelectric micro motors, miniature drive control electronics and precise
mechanical systems. Our customers benefit from complete solutions for rapid
commercialization of their next generation products.
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