DESCRIPTION STMicroelectronics Imaging Division has produced the camera co-processor STV0681 which, used with CIF/VGA sensors as part of a low cost dual-mode camera chipset, allows a new line of low cost cameras or toy products to be brought to the market. STV0681 is a mask ROM version of STV0680B, programmed with v3.00 Firmware. FEATURES ST have maintained the standard features already available in the successful STV068B chipset, including: ● Support for VV6411 (CIF) and VV6501 (VGA) CMOS imaging sensors. ● Support for SDRAM sizes 16MBit (up to 20 CIF images) or 64Mbit (up to 80 CIF or 26 VGA images). ● Low resolution “economy” mode allows for more images to be stored. ● High frame rate web cam (tethered video) over USB. ● Audio record/playback and “Delete Last” function ● Custom sounds playback (e.g. “Talking” or “Musical” camera) ● Support for an OEM Flashgun module ● Automatic anti-flicker exposure control. ● Image up load over RS232 or USB. ● Driver support for Win98/Win2k/WinME and MacOS 8.6/9.0/9.1. ● Continuous capture while untethered (except when Flashgun enabled) and downloading to AVI file format ● Power-saving “stand-by” mode which maintains memory contents. ● Simple user interface including 2 buttons, status LCD display, and buzzer. ● Evaluation Kit (EVK) available. ● Software Development Kit (SDK) allows OEM PC Software applications to be written. ● Quick Power Down (by holding Mode Button). ● “Delete Last” Function
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