Lattice and others announce new FPGA-based image sensor solutions

    The reference design helps manufacturers develop high-definition camera systems ideal for high-end security systems and smart transportation applications.

 FPGA-based Full HD camera reference design targets high-end security systems and smart transportation applications
 Uses Lattice HDR-60 camera development kit, Fairchild Imaging’s HWK1910A image sensor, and Helion Vision’s IONOS IP
 Excellent low-light and wide dynamic range performance

    HILLSBORO, OR, USA — November 17, 2014 — Lattice Semiconductor Corporation (NASDAQ: LSCC), a market leader in ultra-low power, small form factor customized solutions, along with Fairchild Imaging and Helion Vision, announced a new image sensor solution based on Fairchild Imaging’s HWK1910A image sensor and Helion Vision’s IONOS IP core.

    At the core of the solution, the Lattice HDR-60 video camera development kit takes full advantage of the Fairchild HWK1910A image sensor, LatticeECP3TM FPGA, and Helion Vision's IONOS image processing pipeline. The solution provides leading low-light performance and up to 120dB dynamic range per frame @30 fps. Other security cameras often achieve wide dynamic range (WDR) through image stacking, which brings many side effects such as image blur, reduced frame rate, and reduced integration time. These problems can be solved by this revolutionary solution.

    “The HDR-60 solution demonstrates the advantages of the HWK1910A image sensor, including ultra-low read noise and extremely wide dynamic range under interior scene conditions,” said Vern Klein, director of marketing and sales at Fairchild Imaging. “We are pleased to be a partner with Lattice and Helion Vision to provide high-performance imaging technology from Fairchild Imaging.”

    “Our HDR-60 reference design enables OEMs to quickly evaluate the HWK1910A image sensor and develop and launch HD camera systems with superior low-light and WDR performance, ideal for security, surveillance and smart transportation applications,” said Kambiz Khalilian, director of marketing for industrial and automotive solutions at Lattice Semiconductor.