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Vimicro using NVM in PC-camera processors
3/8/2011 12:23 PM EST
SAN FRANCSICO—Mixed-signal multimedia chip vendor Vimicro International Corp. is currently in production on a line of notebook PC-camera processors that integrate nonvolatile memory (NVM) IP from Kilopass Technology Inc., Kilopass said Tuesday (March 8).
Kilopass (Santa Clara, Calif.) said its NVM is ideal for firmware storage and allows developers a flexible update path while supporting Vimicro's high-performance requirements.
Vimicro's PC-camera solution is used by Tier-1 global notebook OEMs and features low-power consumption and high performance, including HD-quality image processing and system flexibility, according to the company. The Kilopass NVM IP is a field-programmable solution, enabling flexible and custom firmware updates, shorter time to market, and a reduced bill of materials, the companies said.
"By utilizing Kilopass technology, we are able to design cost effective, market-leading PC-camera processors with flexible upgradeability," said John Fan, general manager of product lines at Vimicro, in a statement.
Kilopass' 2T one-time programmable technology can be implemented in standard CMOS without additional masks or processing steps and is available from 180-nm down to 40-nm process nodes, with 28-nm expected to be available in the second quarter, according to Kilopass.
Kilopass (Santa Clara, Calif.) said its NVM is ideal for firmware storage and allows developers a flexible update path while supporting Vimicro's high-performance requirements.
Vimicro's PC-camera solution is used by Tier-1 global notebook OEMs and features low-power consumption and high performance, including HD-quality image processing and system flexibility, according to the company. The Kilopass NVM IP is a field-programmable solution, enabling flexible and custom firmware updates, shorter time to market, and a reduced bill of materials, the companies said.
"By utilizing Kilopass technology, we are able to design cost effective, market-leading PC-camera processors with flexible upgradeability," said John Fan, general manager of product lines at Vimicro, in a statement.
Kilopass' 2T one-time programmable technology can be implemented in standard CMOS without additional masks or processing steps and is available from 180-nm down to 40-nm process nodes, with 28-nm expected to be available in the second quarter, according to Kilopass.
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