DESCRIPTION
STMicroelectronics Imaging Division has produced the camera co-processor STV0681 which, used with CIF/VGA sensors as part of a low cost dual-mode camera chipset, allows a new line of low cost cameras or toy products to be brought to the market. STV0681 is a mask ROM version of STV0680B, programmed with v3.00 Firmware.

FEATURES
ST have maintained the standard features already available in the successful STV068B chipset, including:
● Support for VV6411 (CIF) and VV6501 (VGA)
   CMOS imaging sensors.
● Support for SDRAM sizes 16MBit (up to 20
   CIF images) or 64Mbit (up to 80 CIF or 26
   VGA images).
● Low resolution “economy” mode allows for
   more images to be stored.
● High frame rate web cam (tethered video)
   over USB.
● Audio record/playback and “Delete Last”
   function
● Custom sounds playback (e.g. “Talking” or
   “Musical” camera)
● Support for an OEM Flashgun module
● Automatic anti-flicker exposure control.
● Image up load over RS232 or USB.
● Driver support for Win98/Win2k/WinME and
   MacOS 8.6/9.0/9.1.
● Continuous capture while untethered (except
   when Flashgun enabled) and downloading to
   AVI file format
● Power-saving “stand-by” mode which
   maintains memory contents.
● Simple user interface including 2 buttons,
   status LCD display, and buzzer.
● Evaluation Kit (EVK) available.
● Software Development Kit (SDK) allows OEM
   PC Software applications to be written.
● Quick Power Down (by holding Mode Button).
● “Delete Last” Function