New Display for Megapixel Camera Phones

Japan : Seiko Epson has developed the S1D13715 a display control LSI for cellular phones equipped with cameras. One of Epson's series of "Mobile Graphics Engines," this is the ideal display control LSI for cellular phones and PDAs with built-in megapixel cameras. Samples will soon be available at a price of 1,500 yen per piece and volume production is expected to begin in December 2003.

The S1D13715 is a faster version of the popular S1D13710 and S1D13712 already in production. The new product comes with an interface perfectly suited for 1.3-megapixel cameras. The Mobile Graphics Engine series of display control LSIs have firmly established themselves among Epson's wide range of electronic devices. The company continues to expand its lineup of devices to meet market demand for camera-equipped mobile phones with increased functionality.

Features

Product name
S1D13715

VRAM
320 KB

Camera interface
Max SXGA (approx. 1.3 megapixels), 2-port

YUV/RGB conversion
Hardware YUV/RGB converter

Host interface
16-bit, Direct 68/80 type CPU and Indirect 68/80 type CPU

LCD interface
2 panels, max. 240 x 320 pixels

RAM integrated type and no-RAM type

Display colors
256/650k/16.78 million at same time

JPEG codec
Hardware JPEG codec

2D BitBLT
2D BitBLT hardware accelerator

Display function
SwivelView ™, Picture-In-Picture Plus, overlay, etc.

Clock
Built-in PLL from outside 32.768 kHz

Operating voltage
I/O = 3V, core = 1.8V

Package
FCBGA 161 pin (8 x 8 x 1.0mm, 0.5mm pitch)

About Seiko Epson
Seiko Epson is a progressive company that increases its corporate value through its innovative and creative culture. The company's main product lines comprise information-related equipment such as printers and projectors, electronic devices including semiconductors, LCDs and crystal devices, and precision products such as watches. A global leader in high-quality technology products that meet customer demands for increased functionality, compactness and energy efficiency, Seiko Epson had consolidated sales in fiscal 2002 of 1,322 billion yen and a global workforce of 73,797 employees.

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