Fairchild Semiconductor Introduces Industry's First Serializer / Deserializer Specialized for Portable Electronics with Integrat
April 24 2007 - 12:11PM
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Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE:FCS) introduces the FIN212AC, the
first �SerDes� device specifically designed for serializing
high-speed signals in multi-megapixel-resolution CMOS and CCD image
sensors commonly found in portable products such as cell phones
with built-in cameras. Using Fairchild�s proprietary CTL� I/O for
serializing up to 12-bits at speeds up to 40MHz, the FIN212AC can
be configured as a serializer or deserializer and is implemented in
pairs. Patented CTL technology operates well in noisy RF
environments by eliminating additional shielding required by
similar high-speed signals while offering the industry�s lowest EMI
(-110dBM). The FIN212AC is especially beneficial when used in
portable electronics with clamshell and slider form factors where
minimizing the number of signals across a hinge reduces board space
and improves reliability. Building upon Fairchild�s
previous-generation �SerDes technology advancements, the FIN212AC
offers selectable LVCMOS edge rates and pulse width to increase
design flexibility while minimizing EMI. These specialized features
allow the designer to tune the FIN212AC to a particular frequency
range and enable implementations for both RGB and ?Controller
interfaces without requiring software modifications. Although
primarily targeting 8-12 bit camera interfaces in cell phones, the
FIN212AC is also well suited for applications with similar parallel
interfaces up to 12-bits such laptops with integrated web cams,
VOIP phones and security cameras. Featuring ultra-low, power-down
mode (~0.1 �A) when not transmitting data, the FIN212AC is an
extremely low power solution for conserving battery life in
portable applications. Additionally, the device�s ultra-small BGA
and MLP packages can be mounted on a PCB or directly on the flex,
providing further board-space savings and design flexibility.
�Fairchild has utilized its expertise gained from several years of
research and development optimizing serial interface solutions for
displays and reapplied this knowledge to the camera interface,�
said Chris Ferland, marketing manager for Fairchild�s interface
products. �By using the FAN212AC specifically that was developed
for the wide range of image sensors commonly used today, designers
of cell phones and other portable electronics can now serialize
both their display and camera signals. This is important since in
some cases the camera design may be a more critical concern due to
the EMI associated with the higher speeds of the camera interface.�
In addition to the FIN212AC, Fairchild offers �SerDes devices for a
wide range of architectures. For more information, please go to:
http://www.fairchildsemi.com/userdes. The FIN212AC is available in
both BGA and MLP packages. These lead (Pb)-free packages meet or
exceed the requirements of the joint IPC/JEDEC standard J-STD-020C
and are compliant with European Union regulations now in effect.
Price (each, 1000 pcs): US$ 1.49 (BGA) US$ 1.30 (MLP) Availability:
Now Delivery: 8 weeks ARO Contact Information: To contact Fairchild
Semiconductor about this product, please go to:
http://www.fairchildsemi.com/cf/sales_contacts/ For information on
other products, design tools and sales contacts, please visit:
http://www.fairchildsemi.com. Editors Note: For a datasheet in PDF
format, please go to:
http://www.fairchildsemi.com/ds/FI/FIN212AC.pdf. About Fairchild
Semiconductor: Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS) is the leading
global supplier of high-performance power products critical to
today�s leading electronic applications in the computing,
communications, consumer, industrial and automotive segments. As
The Power Franchise�, Fairchild offers the industry�s broadest
portfolio of components that optimize system power. Fairchild�s
9,000 employees design, manufacture and market power, analog &
mixed signal, interface, logic, and optoelectronics products.
Please contact us on the web at www.fairchildsemi.com.
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