Over the last few years, digital still (DSC) and video (DVC) cameras have become more and more sophisticated enabling advanced features including noise filtering, instant red-eye removal, extracting prints from video, image and video stabilization, in-camera editing, wireless transmission, and remote control. All while driving a roadmap of integration. Modern DVC tend to adopt Li Ion batteries instead of Alkaline, due to size/weight and charge cycle lifetime. CMOS sensors have become the imaging solution choice for motion capture.
Some common things to consider in the DVC design are:
Power: A high PSRR LDO is needed for CMOS sensor. It is important to look at the PSRR value at critical frequencies, mostly within the DC/DC regulator's frequency level (1MHz~3MHz), since this is the main noise generated in system. Additionally, A low IQ LDO is required for the RTC power supply, Low IQ is a must in order to extend the DVC standby time.
Low IQ and high efficiency are important features in the DC/DC regulators used, in order to maximize the battery life and run time. If not already integrated into the Audio solutions used, boost converters are used to supply 5V (typical) to audio amplifier, enabling a constant output volume across the entire charge range of the battery. Selecting a low IQ Audio Codec for audio recording/playback, as well class D amplifiers for the audio solution can also increase playback runtime.
As wit most battery applications, a simple battery charger will be required. Leveraging battery management solutions with Dynamic Power-Path management will allow the DVC to record and playback while the battery is being charged. Similarly, using gas gauge solutions that support impendence tracking will extend the DVC runtime by more accurately calculating the usable energy left in the battery.
DVCs use an LCD display to verify what is in frame while recording, and as the primary play-back mechanism. If not integrated into the LCD Panel driver, LED backlight will be needed. Many DVCs today also support touch screen control on the LCD display in order to minimize the number of additional controls needed on the camera, and assist with in-camera editing. For higher end models supporting static image camera, a Xeon Flashlight driver may also be required.
TI's portfolio includes power, audio and video signal chain, and processing solutions that allow users the flexibility to meet the performance requirements of their current and future product needs.
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