- SS-HQ1 Application Notes -
Ver.1.0.0 January 7, 2005
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10.3. Chroma Signal Processing
10.3.1. Block diagram
Fig 10.3-1 Chroma Signal Processing Block
Extracts RGB primary color signal from the output signal of complementary color filter CCD, performs white
balance and gamma processing, and generates R-Y signal and B-Y signal for video output.
Most of the H/W parameters for these signal processing blocks are controlled by F/W.
Block Explanations
C-LPF(Chroma Low Pass Filter)
Removes high frequency components and prevents false colors. This function cannot be switched off. Pixel
clip and highlight edge color compensation can be applied. Refer to "10.3.2 Complementary Color Pixel
Clipping" and "10.3.3 Highlight Edge Color Compensation Function".
RGB Matrix (Complementary Color Filter CCD Primary Color Separation Circuit)
Color signals (R, G, B) are extracted from the raw data (Mg, Ye, G, Cy) of complementary color filter CCD by
matrix operation.
The spectral characteristics of complementary color filter vary with the type of CCD. Therefore, matrix values
that correspond to each CCD are necessary. For proper color reproduction and WB operation, refer to "6.4
CCD Primary Color Separation Matrix " and set the recommended matrix values.
The output signals of RGB matrix are also branched and output to OPD (RGB-INTG), and integrated for AWB.
Signals (Y) of luminance components are also generated in the RGB matrix and output to OPD (Y-INTG).
These are used in the integration for AE.
C-
LPF
RGB
Matrix
WB
C-
Gamma
Linear
Matrix
H/W parameter registers
CAT2_PICT1,CAT4_AWB1
F/W control parameters
CAT12_CPU, CAT13_PICT2,
CAT15_AWB2
Chroma Processing Block
RGB
SFC
Blemish
Comp
DL2
DL13
Y
AE
AWB
RGB
INTG
Y
INTG
OPD