Press Releases - Aptina Imaging http://www.aptina.com/news/press_releases.jsp Press Releases - Aptina Imaging en-us 60 Thu, 09 Sep 2010 04:34:33 PDT <![CDATA[Aptina Unveils 8MP Complete Camera Solution]]> http://www.aptina.com/news/press/aptina_unveils_8mp_complete_camera_solution San Jose - Aptina, the leading innovator of CMOS imaging technology, today announced the availability of its new feature-rich 8MP CCS8140 imaging solution. Leveraging the company's pixel, processing and packaging innovations, the CCS8140 solution combines...]]> http://www.aptina.com/news/press/aptina_unveils_8mp_complete_camera_solution Mon, 30 Aug 2010 00:00:00 PDT <![CDATA[Aptina Delivers SOC Imaging Solution for 720P/30FPS HD Video]]> http://www.aptina.com/news/press/aptina_delivers_soc_imaging_solution_for_720p/30fps_hd_video San Jose - Aptina, the leading innovator of CMOS imaging technology, announced today the launch of the MT9M114 System-on-Chip (SOC) 720P HD video imaging solution running at 30 frames per second (fps). The new Aptina™ SOC has a 1/6”-optical fo...]]> http://www.aptina.com/news/press/aptina_delivers_soc_imaging_solution_for_720p/30fps_hd_video Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:00:00 PDT <![CDATA[Aptina Details Image Sensor Pixel Technology Strategy]]> http://www.aptina.com/news/press/aptina_details_image_sensor_pixel_technology_strategy San Jose - Underscoring its commitment to excellence in pixel performance, Aptina, the leading innovator of CMOS imaging technology, today detailed its strategy to address the challenges designers face as the industry moves toward smaller pixel sizes. Enh...]]> http://www.aptina.com/news/press/aptina_details_image_sensor_pixel_technology_strategy Tue, 18 May 2010 00:00:00 PDT <![CDATA[Third Generation Aptina™ A-Pix™ Technology Enhances Mobile Imaging Solutions]]> http://www.aptina.com/news/press/third_generation_aptina™_a-pix™_technology_enhances_mobile_imaging_solutions San Jose - Aptina, the leading innovator of CMOS imaging technology today announced two product additions to its industry leading portfolio that leverage the company’s recent breakthrough in 1.4-micron pixel technology. The 3-megapixel MT9T113 and 5...]]> http://www.aptina.com/news/press/third_generation_aptina™_a-pix™_technology_enhances_mobile_imaging_solutions Tue, 18 May 2010 00:00:00 PDT <![CDATA[Aptina Named Golden Mousetrap Finalist by Design News]]> http://www.aptina.com/news/press/aptina_named_golden_mousetrap_finalist_by_design_news San Jose -

Aptina is pleased to announce that its MT9M033 High Dynamic Range (HDR) megapixel image sensor has been named a finalist in the Design News Golden Mousetrap Best Products contest. For more than two decades, Design ...

]]> http://www.aptina.com/news/press/aptina_named_golden_mousetrap_finalist_by_design_news Tue, 13 Apr 2010 00:00:00 PDT <![CDATA[Aptina Nominated for EDN Innovation of the Year Award]]> http://www.aptina.com/news/press/aptina_nominated_for_edn_innovation_of_the_year_award San Jose - Aptina announced today that its MT9M033 High Definition (HD) megapixel image sensor has been named a finalist in this year’s EDN Innovation Awards. Selected from hundreds of applicants, the MT9M033 image sensor is recognized for its uniqu...]]> http://www.aptina.com/news/press/aptina_nominated_for_edn_innovation_of_the_year_award Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 PST <![CDATA[Aptina Boosts Mobile Product Portfolio with HD Video Solutions]]> http://www.aptina.com/news/press/aptina_boosts_mobile_product_portfolio_with_hd_video_solutions San Jose - Barcelona, Spain – February 15, 2010 – Aptina, the leading innovator of CMOS imaging technology, announced today that recent technology advances in addition to the recently released 14-megapixel 1080p60 MT9F011 have enhanced its por...]]> http://www.aptina.com/news/press/aptina_boosts_mobile_product_portfolio_with_hd_video_solutions Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 PST <![CDATA[Aptina Delivers Full HD Video for Mobile Phones With New CMOS Image Sensor]]> http://www.aptina.com/news/press/aptina_delivers_full_hd_video_for_mobile_phones_with_new_cmos_image_sensor Barcelona, Spain - Aptina, the leading innovator of CMOS imaging technology, announced today the availability of full HD video (1080p/60fps) for high-end mobile phones with the launch of its new high-resolution 14-megapixel, 1.4-micron MT9F011 mobile camera image...]]> http://www.aptina.com/news/press/aptina_delivers_full_hd_video_for_mobile_phones_with_new_cmos_image_sensor Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 PST <![CDATA[Aptina Delivers Innovative New Medical Image Sensor Solution]]> http://www.aptina.com/news/press/aptina_delivers_innovative_new_medical_image_sensor_solution San Jose - Aptina announced today that Given Imaging Ltd.’s PillCam® COLON 2 includes Aptina’s MT9S526 medical image sensor. All three of Given Imaging’s patient-friendly, ingestible PillCam® products for small bowel, esophageal,...]]> http://www.aptina.com/news/press/aptina_delivers_innovative_new_medical_image_sensor_solution Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 PST <![CDATA[Aptina and eASIC Announce High Definition H.264 Reference Design]]> http://www.aptina.com/news/press/aptina_and_easic_announce_high_definition_h.264_reference_design San Jose - Aptina, a global provider of image sensor solutions and eASIC Corporation, today announced the immediate availability of a H.264 High Definition (HD) reference design that is capable of supporting up to 720p/30fps rates. The new HD reference de...]]> http://www.aptina.com/news/press/aptina_and_easic_announce_high_definition_h.264_reference_design Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 PST <![CDATA[Aptina Creates 14 Megapixel High Performance 1.4-Micron Camera Image Sensor]]> http://www.aptina.com/news/press/aptina_creates_14_megapixel_high_performance_1.4-micron_camera_image_sensor San Jose - Aptina announced today the launch of the MT9F001 camera image sensor, the latest addition to its extensive portfolio of high performance image sensor solutions. The sensor’s high resolution, high speed snapshot and HD video modes, flexib...]]> http://www.aptina.com/news/press/aptina_creates_14_megapixel_high_performance_1.4-micron_camera_image_sensor Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST <![CDATA[Aptina Creates First-of-Its-Kind Surveillance Image Sensor]]> http://www.aptina.com/news/press/aptina_creates_first-of-its-kind_surveillance_image_sensor San Jose - Aptina announced today the launch of the MT9M033 surveillance image sensor, the latest addition to its extensive portfolio of surveillance image sensors solutions. Increased resolution, low-light sensitivity, wide dynamic range a...]]> http://www.aptina.com/news/press/aptina_creates_first-of-its-kind_surveillance_image_sensor Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST <![CDATA[Greg Helton Appointed President and Managing Director, Aptina Japan]]> http://www.aptina.com/news/press/greg_helton_appointed_president_and_managing_director,_aptina_japan San Jose -

(Tokyo, Japan)—September 10, 2009—Aptina announced today the appointment of Greg Helton to President and Managing Director of Aptina Japan. Helton is the first appointment to this role and will b...

]]> http://www.aptina.com/news/press/greg_helton_appointed_president_and_managing_director,_aptina_japan Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00 PDT <![CDATA[Aptina's Ultra-Small Imaging VGA SOC is Big on Quality]]> http://www.aptina.com/news/press/aptina's_ultra-small_imaging_vga_soc_is_big_on_quality San Jose -

(San Jose, CA)—August 10, 2009—Adding to its growing portfolio of CMOS imaging solutions, Aptina announced today the launch of the MT9V114 VGA image sensor. The complete camera system-on-chip (SO...

]]> http://www.aptina.com/news/press/aptina's_ultra-small_imaging_vga_soc_is_big_on_quality Mon, 10 Aug 2009 00:00:00 PDT <![CDATA[David Orton Appointed Chief Executive Officer of Aptina]]> http://www.aptina.com/news/press/david_orton_appointed_chief_executive_officer_of_aptina San Jose - Aptina’s Board of Directors announced today the appointment of David Orton to Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors of Aptina as of August 5, 2009. David Orton succeeds Nicholas Brathwaite who has been the CEO sin...]]> http://www.aptina.com/news/press/david_orton_appointed_chief_executive_officer_of_aptina Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 PDT <![CDATA[Micron Technology Reaches Agreement with Riverwood Capital and TPG Capital To Sell Aptina Imaging Corporation]]> http://www.aptina.com/news/press/micron_technology_reaches_agreement_with_riverwood_capital_and_tpg_capital_to_sell_aptina_imaging_corporation Boise, Idaho and San Jose, CA - Micron Technology, Inc. (NYSE: MU) today announced that it has signed an agreement to sell a majority interest in its imaging solutions business, Aptina Imaging Corporation, to Riverwood Capital and TPG Capital. As part of the agreement, Micron...]]> http://www.aptina.com/news/press/micron_technology_reaches_agreement_with_riverwood_capital_and_tpg_capital_to_sell_aptina_imaging_corporation Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDT <![CDATA[New Aptina Imaging SOC Redefines PC Imaging]]> http://www.aptina.com/news/press/new_aptina_imaging_soc_redefines_pc_imaging San Jose - Aptina announced today the launch of the MT9V117 VGA camera sensor, a complete system-on-chip (SOC) designed to meet the needs of embedded Notebooks and webcam applications with low module height form factor.  The MT9V117 has exceptional l...]]> http://www.aptina.com/news/press/new_aptina_imaging_soc_redefines_pc_imaging Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:00:00 PDT <![CDATA[Aptina Imaging Expert Awarded 2008 Takayanagi Memorial Award]]> http://www.aptina.com/news/press/aptina_imaging_expert_awarded_2008_takayanagi_memorial_award San Jose - Aptina is pleased to announce Junichi Nakamura, Ph.D., Managing Director for Aptina’s Tokyo CMOS Image Sensor Design Center is a recipient of the 2008 Takayanagi Memorial Award for Encouragement. This prestigious honor which is accompanie...]]> http://www.aptina.com/news/press/aptina_imaging_expert_awarded_2008_takayanagi_memorial_award Tue, 10 Mar 2009 00:00:00 PDT <![CDATA[Aptina Expands Mobile Handset Portfolio With 8MP Image Sensor]]> http://www.aptina.com/news/press/aptina_expands_mobile_handset_portfolio_with_8mp_image_sensor San Jose - Aptina, a leading provider of CMOS image sensors to the industry’s most popular, mainstream and high-end mobile phone manufacturers, announced today the launch of the MT9E013 8MP image sensor. Aptina’s newest multi-megapixel sensor ...]]> http://www.aptina.com/news/press/aptina_expands_mobile_handset_portfolio_with_8mp_image_sensor Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 PST <![CDATA[Aptina Ships One Billionth CMOS Image Sensor]]> http://www.aptina.com/news/press/aptina_ships_one_billionth_cmos_image_sensor San Jose - Aptina, a subsidiary created by Micron Technology earlier this year, announced today that it recently shipped its one billionth image sensor. The achievement points to the growing demand for Aptina’s high quality CMOS imaging sensors as w...]]> http://www.aptina.com/news/press/aptina_ships_one_billionth_cmos_image_sensor Mon, 08 Dec 2008 00:00:00 PST <![CDATA[New Aptina Image Sensor Created For High End 5mp Mobile Phones]]> http://www.aptina.com/news/press/new_aptina_image_sensor_created_for_high_end_5mp_mobile_phones San Jose - Aptina, a leading provider of CMOS image sensors to the industry’s most popular, mainstream and high-end mobile phone manufacturers announced today the launch of the MT9P013 5MP image sensor. Like the image sensor’s predecessor, the...]]> http://www.aptina.com/news/press/new_aptina_image_sensor_created_for_high_end_5mp_mobile_phones Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 PST <![CDATA[Aptina Introduces New Image Sensor Solution With Exceptional Low Light Performance To Security Market]]> http://www.aptina.com/news/press/aptina_introduces_new_image_sensor_solution_with_exceptional_low_light_performance_to_security_market San Jose, CA and Munich, Germany - Aptina announced today the launch of the high sensitivity MT9V136 image sensor solution. The sensor’s all-in-one single chip enhanced SOC design offers exceptional low light performance exceeding requirements expected from CCD sensors and...]]> http://www.aptina.com/news/press/aptina_introduces_new_image_sensor_solution_with_exceptional_low_light_performance_to_security_market Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:00:00 PST <![CDATA[Aptina Introduces Breakthrough Automotive-Grade Imaging SOC]]> http://www.aptina.com/news/press/aptina_introduces_breakthrough_automotive-grade_imaging_soc San Jose, CA and Detroit, MI - Aptina, a global provider of CMOS imaging innovations, today announced the launch of its new multi-function automotive imaging SOC. The single-chip design of the MT9V126 provides new scene viewing functionality that automotive and after-market ...]]> http://www.aptina.com/news/press/aptina_introduces_breakthrough_automotive-grade_imaging_soc Mon, 20 Oct 2008 00:00:00 PDT <![CDATA[Aptina Introduces Industry's First 5-Megapixel SOC With 1/4" Optical Format]]> http://www.aptina.com/news/press/aptina_introduces_industry's_first_5-megapixel_soc_with_1/4"_optical_format San Jose - Aptina Imaging, a leading provider of CMOS image sensors to the industry's most popular, mainstream and high-end mobile phone manufacturers announced today the launch of the industry's first 5MP SOC (System on a Chip) with 1.4-um pixel design a...]]> http://www.aptina.com/news/press/aptina_introduces_industry's_first_5-megapixel_soc_with_1/4"_optical_format Tue, 23 Sep 2008 00:00:00 PDT <![CDATA[Aptina Imaging Introduces First 10-Megapixel CMOS Image Sensor For Point-And-Shoot Digital Cameras]]> http://www.aptina.com/news/press/aptina_imaging_introduces_first_10-megapixel_cmos_image_sensor_for_point-and-shoot_digital_cameras San Jose - Continuing to push the capabilities of high performance CMOS image sensors, Aptina Imaging, today introduced its new 10-megapixel (part number MT9J001) sensor for digital still camera, digital video and hybrid camera applications. The sensor pr...]]> http://www.aptina.com/news/press/aptina_imaging_introduces_first_10-megapixel_cmos_image_sensor_for_point-and-shoot_digital_cameras Tue, 23 Sep 2008 00:00:00 PDT <![CDATA[Aptina Imaging Boosts Technology Portfolio with New CMOS Enhancements]]> http://www.aptina.com/news/press/aptina_imaging_boosts_technology_portfolio_with_new_cmos_enhancements San Jose -  Aptina Imaging announced today that recent advancements in its CMOS image sensor technology portfolio will be integrated into an array of new products for the mobile phone, high performance, surveillance and automotive markets. Aptina was...]]> http://www.aptina.com/news/press/aptina_imaging_boosts_technology_portfolio_with_new_cmos_enhancements Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:00 PDT <![CDATA[Aptina Imaging 5MP Image Sensor Meeting Demand for Increased Image Quality]]> http://www.aptina.com/news/press/aptina_imaging_5mp_image_sensor_meeting_demand_for_increased_image_quality San Jose - Aptina Imaging, a leading provider of CMOS image sensors to the indus...]]> http://www.aptina.com/news/press/aptina_imaging_5mp_image_sensor_meeting_demand_for_increased_image_quality Mon, 18 Aug 2008 00:00:00 PDT <![CDATA[Aptina Introduces New Feature-Rich ISP Companion Chip]]> http://www.aptina.com/news/press/aptina_introduces_new_feature-rich_isp_companion_chip San Jose - Aptina Imaging announced today the launch of its new image signal proce...]]> http://www.aptina.com/news/press/aptina_introduces_new_feature-rich_isp_companion_chip Mon, 18 Aug 2008 00:00:00 PDT <![CDATA[Aptina Imaging Introduces New High Performance CMOS Sensor for High Definition Broadcasting Video Camera]]> http://www.aptina.com/news/press/aptina_imaging_introduces_new_high_performance_cmos_sensor_for_high_definition_broadcasting_video_camera San Jose - Aptina Imaging, a division of Micron Technology, Inc., today introduced its latest high performance CMOS image sensor (part number MT9E501) which was designed to accommodate super high definition projects for NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation...]]> http://www.aptina.com/news/press/aptina_imaging_introduces_new_high_performance_cmos_sensor_for_high_definition_broadcasting_video_camera Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PDT <![CDATA[Aptina Imaging Integrates Scalado Encoder Technology to Accelerate JPEG Performance Management]]> http://www.aptina.com/news/press/aptina_imaging_integrates_scalado_encoder_technology_to_accelerate_jpeg_performance_management San Jose - San Jose and Lund, June 4, 2008—Aptina Imaging, a division of Micron Technology, Inc. today announced that it will integrate Scalado SpeedTags™ technology into future mobile 3 MP and above multi-megapixel SOC designs. Scalado’...]]> http://www.aptina.com/news/press/aptina_imaging_integrates_scalado_encoder_technology_to_accelerate_jpeg_performance_management Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PDT <![CDATA[Aptina Imaging Introduces New Image Sensor For Security And Surveillance Cameras]]> http://www.aptina.com/news/press/aptina_imaging_introduces_new_image_sensor_for_security_and_surveillance_cameras San Jose - Aptina Imaging, a division of Micron Technology, Inc., today introduced its latest high-performance wide-VGA image sensor (product number MT9V033) for surveillance camera applications. The new sensor, available in both color and monochrome vers...]]> http://www.aptina.com/news/press/aptina_imaging_introduces_new_image_sensor_for_security_and_surveillance_cameras Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PDT <![CDATA[Texas Instruments and Micron’s Aptina Imaging deliver HD quality for IP surveillance networks at analog video camera prices]]> http://www.aptina.com/news/press/texas_instruments_and_micron’s_aptina_imaging_deliver_hd_quality_for_ip_surveillance_networks_at_analog_video_camera_prices Houston and San Jose - As security camera system designers move from aging CCTV to high-quality Internet Protocol (IP) networks, they are challenged with keeping overall system costs down, increasing image quality and reducing camera design complexity and implementat...]]> http://www.aptina.com/news/press/texas_instruments_and_micron’s_aptina_imaging_deliver_hd_quality_for_ip_surveillance_networks_at_analog_video_camera_prices Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:00:00 PDT <![CDATA[Micron Introduces Tiny 2-Megapixel System-on-Chip For Today's Popular Thin Mobile Phones, PC Cameras and PDAs]]> http://www.aptina.com/news/press/micron_introduces_tiny_2-megapixel_system-on-chip_for_today's_popular_thin_mobile_phones,_pc_cameras_and_pdas Boise - Expanding its portfolio of industry-leading digital imaging solutions, Micron Technology, Inc., today introduced a one-fifth inch 2-megapixel (MP) imaging system-on-chip (SOC) for thin mobile phones, PC cameras and personal digital assistants. ...]]> http://www.aptina.com/news/press/micron_introduces_tiny_2-megapixel_system-on-chip_for_today's_popular_thin_mobile_phones,_pc_cameras_and_pdas Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:00:00 PST <![CDATA[New Micron Imaging Solution Extends High-Definition Video Capabilities to Ultra-Compact Portable Devices]]> http://www.aptina.com/news/press/new_micron_imaging_solution_extends_high-definition_video_capabilities_to_ultra-compact_portable_devices BOISE, ID and LAS VEGAS - Expanding its portfolio of industry-leading high-definition (HD) digital imaging solutions, Micron Technology, Inc., today introduced a new imaging solution that enables ultra-compact HD digital video cameras for a number of portable devices in...]]> http://www.aptina.com/news/press/new_micron_imaging_solution_extends_high-definition_video_capabilities_to_ultra-compact_portable_devices Thu, 31 Jan 2008 00:00:00 PST