But that amounts to only half the frame rate HDTV broadcasts use in their 720-pixel progressive format.

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The frame rate is 15 fps and the "ground sample distance" is 15 centimeters -- each pixel represents about six inches.

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"Aptina's advanced A-PixHS technology takes the 1.4-micron BSI pixel to the next level with a high speed architecture that provides uncompromised image quality and very fast frame rate video, " said Roger Panicacci, VP of Product Development at Aptina.

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