A 3 V video signal processing LSI using only bipolar technology

The first 3 V video LSI has been successfully developed using bipolar technology. This new LSI has contributed to a 3 V camcorder system, it's low power consumption less than 4 W, dry-battery operation, and improvement of performance. Further work to lower power and cost using another fine bipolar process is in progress for use with next generation camcorder. We believe that these techniques described here will play an important role in the other consumer products.