Allows design and system engineers to develop embedded vision applications with camera sensor modules at a much lower cost of entry

PHOENIX, US - Media OutReach - 11 September 2020 - Leadingglobal technology solutions provider Avnet (Nasdaq: AVT) today introduced the 96Boards ONSemiconductor Dual Camera Mezzanine development and prototyping platform forthe AP1302 imaging processor coupled with dual imaging camera modules. Thisplatform will enable design and system engineers to create cost-effectiveembedded vision applications utilizing industry-standard technologies.

Thetwo Imager Access System (IAS) camera modules that ship standard on thisMezzanine use the AR0144 monochrome digital image sensor from ON Semiconductor.The AR0144 is a 1-megapixel Mobile Industry Processor Interface (MIPI) sensor(1280 horizontal by 800 vertical resolution) and will run at 60 frames per secondat full resolution. Its innovative global shutter pixel design isoptimized for accurate and fast capture of moving scenes while producing clear,sharp digital images. The ability to capture clear images is critical forapplications such as scanning, industrial inspection and drone navigation.

By using the 96Boards standard, this card can easily enablelow-latency vision system prototyping by leveraging the many capabilities of theXilinx Ultra96-V2 platform.

"This prototyping platform is specially created for designengineers, system engineers and suppliers to focus on IoT vision, AI and computerimaging applications," said Jim Beneke, vice president of products and emergingtechnologies, Avnet. "It simplifies the complex process of developingapplications with imaging sensors. In addition, Avnet has matched this cardwith our Ultra96-V2 to provide a very high performance, cost effective AIvision platform."

The platform utilizes MIPI and the camera serial interface (CSI2)standardizations which are specifications of the MIPI Alliance. The MIPI-CSI2specification defines the interface between the image sensors, ISP and a hostprocessor, and is widely used for high-speed communications output from imagesensors in most embedded systems.

The API 1302 image co-processor from ON Semiconductor performs imageprocessing functions within the platform, including turning, configuration andcalibration of the sensors. These processing functions also help to reducedesign efforts of developing an embedded camera system. The AP1302 interfacesthe sensors and the host processor using MIPI-CSI2 lanes.

The IAS image sensor module interface from ON Semiconductor helpssolve this problem and enables:

1) Simplified camera system design: A single, standardizedinterface helps to quickly connect the imaging module to the processing board,such as the 96Boards Mezzanine.

2) Shorter lifecycle: Solution decreases time to market byenabling low-touch design.

3) Lowered learning curve: Prior imaging system expertise is notrequired since IAS is a plug-and-play solution.

The purpose of the standardized IAS interface is to help any embeddedvision system or board designer to gain access to all compatible image sensormodules.

"By combining the readily available ON Semiconductor imagesensor-based IAS modules with the capability and flexibility of the AP1302 ISP,we have enabled manufacturers to easily prototype designs using the industrystandard 96Boards format," said Gianluca Colli, vice president and generalmanager, Consumer Solutions Division of the Intelligent Solutions Group at ONSemiconductor.

The Avnet-designed 96Boards ONSemiconductor Dual Camera Mezzanine development and prototyping platform comeswith two IAS sensor modules and an AP1302 imaging co-processor. It is available todayin the Americas, EMEA, APAC and Japan for $199(USD). Learn more aboutthe kit.

About ON Semiconductor

ON Semiconductor (Nasdaq: ON) is driving energy efficient innovations, empowering customers toreduce global energy use. The company is a leading supplier ofsemiconductor-based solutions, offering a comprehensive portfolio of energyefficient, power management, analog, sensors, logic, timing, connectivity,discrete, SoC and custom devices. The company's products help engineers solvetheir unique design challenges in automotive,communications, computing, consumer, industrial, medical, aerospace and defenseapplications. ON Semiconductor operates aresponsive, reliable, world-class supply chain and quality program, a robustcompliance and ethics program, and a network of manufacturing facilities, salesoffices and design centers in key markets throughout North America, Europe andthe Asia Pacific regions. For more information, visit https://www.onsemi.com. Follow

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