A 5 MP CCD camera module (LZ0P3770) for mobile phones and handheld devices presents Sharp. The mechanical shutter reduces the occurrence of smear, giving the module a higher function equivalent to a digital still camera – the company stated. The CCD camera module with a form factor of 5.4 cm³ and 21.7 mm height was developed, that integrates into mobile phones and other handheld devices. To address the market of digital still cameras, Sharp has also developed two CCD sensors (RJ21Y3BA0ET / RJ21Y3DA0ET) with 12 million pixels at 1/1.7-type optical format. With a pixel cell size of 1.88 µm square a density of 12 million pixels is realized which is equivalent to the number of pixels found in a digital SLR (single-lens-reflex) camera. This resolution enables high-precision photo printing even in A3 format.
In addition, the RJ21Y3DA0ET adopts Sharp's original 4-pixel mixing technology which makes it possible to capture images in 3 million pixels with sensitivity 4-times higher than normal. Consequently, the CCD sensor is capable delivering fine images despite camera shaking or quick-moving objects. For easy design-in, Sharp has also integrated the LSIs required for digital cameras combining the CCD, CCD peripheral IC and DSP.
Specifications: 5 MP CCD camera module LZ0P3770:
Image sensor: 1/2.5-type, 5-megapixel CCD
Number of output pixels (max): 2,592(H) × 1,944(V)
Frame rate: 30fps (at VGA)
Lens F number: WIDE F3.6, TELE F7.1
Autofocus function: Yes (step motor system)
Optical zoom feature: 3X Linear zoom (all-internal zoom system)
Module size: (L x W x H)22.0mm × 11.3mm × 21.7mm
Volume: 5.4cm³
Availability: engineering samples are available; mass production is scheduled to start Q1 2007
12 MP CCD Sensors Model No.RJ21Y3BA0ETRJ21Y3DA0ET
Optical format: 1/1.7 type
Color filter: Primary color
Total pixels: 12,520,000 pixels ［4102 (horizontal) * 3051 (vertical)］
