November 2007

Helion Vision Selects LatticeXP2 for its Next Generation Camera Modules

Unique combination of power, small footprint, and high security were critical factors in selection process.

Helion GmbH, Duisburg, Germany, a leading developer of OEM CMOS cameras, OEM CMOS camera modules and CMOS sensor support chips, has selected the LatticeXP2 family of non-volatile FPGAs in the design of its next generation of camera modules. Helion already uses LatticeXP and MachXO non-volatile devices in its existing NanoVesta series of camera modules to perform image data parameterization, image data processing and overlay functions.

The next generation of camera modules from Helion, planned for release in early 2008, will use the LatticeXP2 FPGAs for Helion’s IONOS series to perform all necessary image-processing tasks in real time with a very low latency. “The LatticeXP2 FPGA supports a 5Mpixel imager with up to 12 frames per second and 5 lines of latency,” said Dr. Arndt Bussmann, chief technical officer at Helion. “The LattticeXP2 device is the only FPGA available in the marketplace that is powerful enough, small enough and secure enough to perform the image processing tacks required for our newest high performance camera modules.”

About the LatticeXP2 FPGA Family

The non-volatile LatticeXP2 family combines a Look-up Table (LUT)-based FPGA fabric with Flash non-volatile cells on a 90nm process technology, in an architecture called flexiFLASH. The flexiFLASH approach provides benefits such as instant-on operation, a small footprint, on-chip storage with FlashBAK embedded block memories, Serial TAG memory and the highest design security. LatticeXP2 devices also support live updates with Lattice’s unique TransFR technology, 128-bit AES design encryption and dual-boot technologies. The family consists of five devices ranging between 5K and 40K LUTs in a wide variety of packages.

LatticeXP2 Block Diagram

For further information on the LatticeXP2 FPGA family, contact your local  Lattice sales representative.