Design engineers seeking a development platform for a high-performing, low-power and cost-sensitive H.264 IP network camera need look no further than Freescale Semiconductor. The i.MX27 IP Camera Reference Design provides the hardware engine and robust software applications to enable an OEM to quickly add their differentiating IP or go straight to manufacture. The comprehensive form-factor reference design is based on the powerful i.MX27 multimedia applications processor from Freescale, with Smart Speed™ technology.
Expected early 3rd quarter 2008
Features
- Innovative IP camera design is powered by the high-performing, low-power Freescale i.MX27 multimedia applications processor
- H.264 and MPEG-4 video compression, optimized for performance and power (dual-stream capable)
- Aptina® 2 MP CMOS sensor with integrated ePTZ
- High quality Tamron CS-mount lens with manual iris
- Wired or wireless (802.11g) streaming
- Power-over-Ethernet (POE) enabled
- Embedded web server with client setup page for camera configuration and remote viewing
- Royalty-free reference design
- Comprehensive software and hardware design package enables OEM customization or can be taken direct to manufacture
Video Compression
- Compression: H.264 and MPEG-4 Part 2
- Resolution: D1 (720 x 480, 720 x 576)
- Frame Rate: 30fps
- Automatic and Variable Bit Rate Support
Network Connectivity
- Interface: 10/100 Ethernet or 802.11g
- Protocols: TCP/IP, DHCP, HTTP, UDP, FTP
Software Features
- Freescale Linux® 2.6 Board Support Package (BSP)
- User space applications and middleware for camera configuration and data streaming
- Configuration webpage for camera setup
- Multi-camera viewing on target system
- Media player client for compressing and rendering captured data on target system
