Description

The ZR36483BGCF is a highly integrated digital camera processor designed by Zoran. It supports high ISO-6400 for capturing detailed images. It also features jitter stabilization for both video and still photos, high definition video capture, and Advanced Video Coding (H.264). With Zoran's patent-pending still and video processing technologies, the ZR36483BGCF can capture over five frames per second at eight megapixels.

The ZR36483BGCF is part of the COACH 10 family. It enables platforms from entry and mid-level to DSLR-grade performance and picture quality. It also enables true video recording at high definition resolution.

Specifications and features

• Up to 16MP image capture resolution
• 16-bit image processing for highest quality
• Click-to-click performance of over 5 frames per second at 8MP resolution with single buffer
• Dual CPU architecture for advanced image processing algorithms
• Enhanced noise suppression and color reproduction
• Real-time dynamic range enhancement (Z-Light+)
• H.264 video capture and playback of HD (720P) resolution at 30 frames per second
• MPEG-4 encoding uses I, P and B frames for true video quality
• Digital Image Stabilization Technology (DIST) to correct handshaking and object movement
• Digital Video Motion Stabilization Technology to compensate unwanted camera movement
• Stereo microphone and audio playback to headphone; mono to speaker and line out
• On-chip CD quality audio codec
• On-chip HDMI transmitter for native HD (1080i) display support
• Rich color On-Screen Display (OSD) with transparency levels
• Hardware Picture-in-Picture (PIP) with blending support
• Direct output to LCD and TV monitor, on-chip NTSC/PAL encoder and video DAC
• Direct interface to resident flash memory (NAND, OneNAND, NOR) and/or removable memory card support of CompactFlash (CF), SmartMedia (SM), Secure Digital (SD), Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC), MultiMediaCard (MMC), xD, Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro (MS-Pro) and ATA-6 hard disks
• Second storage interface to SD, SDIO, MS and MS-Pro
• 16-bit data SDRAM/DDR/DDR2 interface supporting sizes of 128Mbit, 256Mbit, 512Mbit and 1Gbit
• On-chip High Speed USB 2.0 OTG interface
• CCIR-601 input port for capturing from an external TV decoder
• Micro stepping motor control for fast and quiet lens movement
• Generic serial port for interfacing with peripheral hardware units

Application Scenarios

The ZR36483BGCF is suitable for various digital camera applications. It can be used in entry-level cameras, mid-level cameras, and even DSLR-grade cameras. With its high ISO-6400 and advanced image processing algorithms, it delivers excellent picture quality and performance. It also supports high definition video capture, making it ideal for capturing videos with crisp details.

Comparison

• High ISO-6400 support for capturing detailed images
• Jitter stabilization for both video and still photos
• High definition video capture
• Advanced Video Coding (H.264) and MPEG-4 encoding for high-quality videos
• Dual CPU architecture for advanced image processing algorithms
• Enhanced noise suppression and color reproduction
• Real-time dynamic range enhancement (Z-Light+)
• Various storage interface options for flexibility
• On-chip HDMI transmitter for native HD (1080i) display support
• Rich color On-Screen Display (OSD) with transparency levels
• Direct output to LCD and TV monitor
• On-chip High Speed USB 2.0 OTG interface

• No mention of built-in Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connectivity
• Does not support the latest memory card formats
• No built-in image stabilization
• Not compatible with all lens systems