AltaSens Ramps Production of AltaChrome(TM) A5262-4T Multiformat HD Image Sensor for Hitachi Blu-ray Disc(TM) Camcorder
AltaSens, Pioneer in the field of Imaging sensor recently announced production ramp-up of its product “AltaChrome A5262-4T” multiformat HD sensor supporting five-mega pixel, in support of Hitachi's innovative HD camcorder, which hold the world's first Blu-ray Disc (BD/DVD) drive. AltaSens this model bring out 12 bits or more at 180-MHz video rate, in formats from 1/2.8-inch (full-resolution) to 1/4-inch (1920x1080/60 Hz), and creates flawless high-definition video and also high-resolution still pictures. This is the second sensor out of three new HD imaging System-on-Chip (iSoC) sensors from the company delivering a least of 12 bits of image data at the uppermost obtainable frame rates, hold up by the field’s deepest image- processing depth of 20 bits. Furthermore, In addition to full-resolution HD video at 60 Hz, 4.5-megapixel still images can be snapped at an incredible 30 frames per second. The A5262-4T also get benefit of Hitachi's camera LSI and BD/DVD proficiency to click full HD video and best-quality photos with the pace and impulsiveness that generally nature and human feelings require. AltaChrome A5262-4T evaluation kits and samples are currently available now.
"We are extremely honored to ramp production in tandem with Hitachi on these milestone products," added Patrick Quinn, AltaSens Chairman and CEO. "Our A5262-4T sensor is fully utilized by Hitachi's leading-edge technology to optimize the image quality of their dual-use HD camcorders. The synergy of the four core technologies that are tightly integrated in the Blu-ray Disc HD camcorder significantly raises the value bar for all digital cameras."