Kodak is purchasing National Semiconductor's imaging unit that manufactures CMOS sensors for digital cameras and camera phones, according to the Kodak press release.
The press release says, "Kodak is a worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance charged coupled device (CCD) image sensors, and has a long history of image sensor innovation in both CCD and CIS [semiconductor image sensor] technologies.
"Through this acquisition, Kodak now adds additional resources and technologies (including advanced mixed-signal circuit design) that will further strengthen Kodak’s ability to design next generation CIS devices that promise to deliver improved image quality with complex on-chip image processing circuitry."
When combined with Kodak’s existing CCD design and manufacturing capabilities, Kodak is now positioned as one of the premier developers of both CCD and CIS devices."
Positioning the company
Chris McNiffe, general manager of Kodak’s Image Sensor Solutions organization and vice president of its Display & Components division, says in the press release, "The growing popularity of digital cameras, camera phones and other imaging-centric consumer electronics products has created a significant opportunity for Kodak to leverage its portfolio of CIS technologies."
Kodak will hire about 50 people from National Semiconductor's imaging unit in Santa Clara, Calif. and establish a new office in Sunnyvale, Calif. for Kodak's Image Sensor Solutions business.
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