03 February 2010
Elonics the RF semiconductor company, working with Realtek Semiconductor Corp., one of the world’s leading network and multi-media IC providers, and eMPIA, a leading USB video capture device and audio IC solution provider, have created an ultra-compact reference design that includes a DVB-T digital television alongside a PC camera for embedding in the increasingly popular multi-media centric Netbook and Notebook PC.
With a form factor of only 74mm x 10mm and high sensitivity digital TV design, Elonics latest reference design targets high-performance embedded PC applications and is designed to fit into the PC lid at the top of the screen. The design can be easily modified to fit specific form factor requirements. Different camera resolutions can be used and the feature set can be changed for different configurations.
The production ready module design contains an ultra low component count comprising Elonics E4000 CMOS RF tuner, a Realtek RTL2832 DTV demodulator, an Empia EM2970 USB 2.0 Bridge and an Omnivision OV9660 CMOS sensor. It has a 1.3M Pixel CMOS sensor providing colour SXGA sensor resolution. Full software support benefits include WHQL certified drivers, Windows 7.0 and WMC AQ Support, and player software from Arcsoft and Newsoft Technology.
The reference design is complete with a full performance evaluation, design schematics, PCB layout files, certified drivers and product documentation, reducing time to market and lowering development costs.
“The Elonics E4000 CMOS RF tuner was a natural choice for the Camera Module and Digital TV Reference Design because of its very small size, low power and high performance. Realtek is a leader in bringing integrated circuit (IC) solutions to the computer market. In combination with Empia’s USB hardware and software expertise, this new reference design with its high performance and extremely neat dimensions will be the preferred option for many in the PC design industry,” said Julian Hayes, Vice President of Marketing.
Availability
Elonics production ready camera module and digital TV reference design will be available for evaluation from the end of January 2010 through local Elonics representatives. Reference design details are available at www.elonics.com or email info@elonics.com
Features of the Camera Module and Digital TV Reference Design:
Production Ready PC Cam and TV Embedded Module
• E4000 CMOS RF Tuner
• Realtek RTL2832 DTV Demodulator
• Empia EM2970 USB 2.0 Bridge
• Omnivision OV9660 CMOS Sensor
Digital TV Supported
• DVB-T
1.3M Pixel CMOS Sensor
• Colour SXGA Sensor Resolution
Ultra Low Component Count
• Low Cost Passive Components
Fast Time-to-Market
• Schematics and Gerber Files
• Full Documentation package
Full Software Support
• WHQL Certified Drivers
• Windows 7.0 and WMC AQ Support
• Player Software from Arcsoft and Newsoft Technology
Benefits of the Camera Module and Digital TV Reference Design:
High Sensitivity* Digital TV Design
• -98dBm QPSK, C/R 1/2
• -80dBm 64 QAM, C/R 7/8
High Level of Integration
• 74mm x 10mm form factor
• For use with Internal or External Antenna
Typical Applications of the Camera Module and Digital TV Reference Design:
• PC-Cam and Digital TV
About Elonics - “Wireless Silicon for a Digital Age”
Elonics Ltd. is a fabless mixed-signal semiconductor company specialising in the design and development of multi-band radio frequency (RF) IC products. Founded in 2003 and based in Livingston, United Kingdom, Elonics has developed an innovative radio frequency architecture called DigitalTune™ that is the foundation for a family of re-configurable CMOS RF front end products.
Elonics innovative technology allows manufacturers to design high performance multi-band radio transceivers with unrivalled power consumption and low system cost. Elonics products are targeted at high volume portable consumer electronics applications that require wireless multi-media connectivity where size, performance, price and power consumption are paramount. Elonics’ first product family is the E4000 series of silicon tuner solutions targeted at the reception of multi-standard digital TV and radio including DVB-T, ISDB-T, T-DMB, DVB-H, ISDB-T, DMB-T, DAB and FM radio. www.elonics.com
About Elonics’ DigitalTune™ multi-band tuner technology
Conventional TV and radio tuners are intrinsically inflexible. Each broadcast standard has traditionally been served by separate radio receivers comprising an RF tuner and a digital demodulator. This makes them unable to meet the new challenges of today’s cost conscious multi-tasking and multi-standard consumer products. The ideal solution is a single flexible RF tuner capable of receiving signals ranging from low MHz to GHz. The Elonics’ DigitalTune™ multi-band tuner technology does exactly that, replacing the need for multiple tuners with a single re-configurable RF CMOS IC.
At the heart of Elonics tuner is DigitalTune™, a patent pending radio frequency architecture that uniquely allows each stage of the RF signal processing to be adjusted under digital control. This strategy has a number of benefits over traditional tuners that typically use analogue control voltages to manage the RF signal gain. As well as providing superior programmability and flexibility, it can be used to adjust the performance of the tuner for optimum linearity or noise figure according to the signal conditions. DigitalTune™ also helps overcome some of the inherent process limitations of CMOS, and allows Elonics to utilise its benefits to lower power consumption and silicon cost.
About Realtek
Realtek Semiconductor Corp. is one of the world’s leading IC providers. Realtek designs and develops a wide range of IC products for communications network, computer peripheral, and multimedia applications. Products include 10/100/1000M Ethernet Controllers/PHYs, 10/100/1000M Ethernet Switch Media Converter/Gateway Controllers, Wireless LAN Controllers & AP/Router SoCs, DSL Chips, VoIP Solutions, AC’97/High Definition Audio Codecs, Clock Generators, Card Reader Controllers, Web Camera Controllers, LCD Monitor/ATV/DTV Controllers, and Digital Media Processors. With advanced design expertise in RF, analog, and mixed signal circuits, and with strong manufacturing and system knowledge, Realtek offers full-featured, high-performance, and competitive total solutions. More information on Realtek can be found on our web site: www.realtek.com
About eMPIA
eGalax_eMPIA(EETI_Empia) is a leading provider of highly integrated circuit and IC design in USB 2.0 interface which is the key part for PC TV and Web Camera for Embedded Multifunction Peripheral imaging appliances.
With strong expertise in digital and analog IC design as well as system software and total system solution, EETI_Empia has developed a diverse product portfolio in PC TV/Grabber/ PC Camera field such as USB2.0 MPEG4 Video controller , Hybrid PC TV controller, Mass Storage Controller, Web Cam controller….and so on.
EM2970 is the world’s first single chip support DVB-T and Web Camera to integrate these two functions in one USB 2.0 port with their mature driver and high video image quality. www.eeti.com.tw
Further information:
Julian Hayes, Elonics Ltd., Alba Centre, Alba Campus, Livingston, EH54 7EG, United Kingdom.
Tel: +44 (0) 1506 402 360. Email: julian.hayes@elonics.com
Press information:
Ann Gowans, Elonics Ltd., Alba Centre, Alba Campus, Livingston, EH54 7EG, United Kingdom.
Tel: +44 (0) 1506 402 360. Email: ann.gowans@elonics.com
Website: www.elonics.com
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