Serializer/Deserializer specialized for portable electronics with integrated cameras

Fairchild Semiconductor’s FIN212AC is said to be the first µSerDes device specifically designed for serializing high-speed signals in multi-megapixel-resolution CMOS and CCD image sensors commonly found in portable products such as cellphones with built-in cameras. Using Fairchild’s proprietary CTL I/O for serializing up to 12-bits at speeds up to 40MHz, the FIN212AC can be configured as a serializer or deserializer, and is implemented in pairs. Patented CTL technology operates well in noisy RF environments by eliminating additional shielding required by similar high-speed signals while offering the industry’s lowest EMI (-110dBM). The FIN212AC is especially beneficial when used in portable electronics with clamshell and slider form factors where minimizing the number of signals across a hinge reduces board space and improves reliability.

Fairchild Semiconductor, www.fairchildsemi.com