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Applications of CMOS image sensors: Applications and innovations
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Abstract
As semiconductor production processes continue to advance, CMOS image sensors are becoming increasingly popular and are gradually replacing traditional CCD sensors as the mainstream option in the market. Because CMOS image sensors adopt the standard CMOS semiconductor production process, which provides advantages such as low static power consumption, large noise tolerance, strong anti-interference ability, and fast working speed. This article is going to provide an overview of CMOS image sensors and examine their various applications. To achieve this, this article will provide some background information on CMOS image sensors, including a discussion of their structure, components, and working principles. A comprehensive literature review was conducted to explore the characteristics and benefits of CMOS image sensors in applications such as intelligent surveillance systems (ISS), space, and medical. This paper also discusses recent advances in CMOS image sensor technology, namely backside illumination, global shutter, and 3D imaging, and their impact on various industries. Despite the advantages of CMOS image sensors, they still have some limitations and shortcomings. Therefore, further progress in industrial development is necessary to improve the quality of these products.
Keywords
CMOS image sensor, space, surveillance, medical.
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Shi,C. (2023). Applications of CMOS image sensors: Applications and innovations. Applied and Computational Engineering,11,95-103.
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