The Evolution Of Cmos Image Sensors

• doi: 10.1109/ASSCC.2013.6690968
• title: The evolution of CMOS image sensors
• publisher: IEEE
• isbn: 978-1-4799-0277-4
• issn:
• rank: 3804
• access_type: LOCKED
• content_type: Conferences
• abstract: Previous video cameras were big and heavy. However, CCD image sensors (CCD-ISs) replaced video camera tubes, so that video cameras became smaller and lighter, and video cameras as consumer products were introduced. Moreover, CCD-ISs created a market for digital still cameras and they replaced film cameras because of they were easy to use. However, CMOS image sensors (CISs) were incorporated into cellular phones that did not require high image resolution. CCD-ISs were then used for digital still cameras; however, their market share drastically declined with the appearance of back illuminated CMOS image sensors (BI-CISs) that had a better signal to noise ratio than CCD-ISs. LOGIC chip stacked BI-CISs were launched after that, which could improve the characteristics of cameras, increase their functions, and enable them to be miniaturized. This paper describes the evolution of CISs and their applications utilizing image quality, 3D integration, and wavelength.
• article_number: 6690968
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• publication_title: 2013 IEEE Asian Solid-State Circuits Conference (A-SSCC)
• conference_location: Singapore
• conference_dates: 11-13 Nov. 2013
• publication_number: 6679622
• is_number: 6690965
• publication_year: 2013
• publication_date: 11-13 Nov. 2013
• start_page: 5
• end_page: 8
• citing_paper_count: 15
• citing_patent_count: 0
• download_count: 1931
• insert_date: 20131223
• index_terms:
  • ieee_terms:
    • Cameras
    • Transistors
    • Image resolution
    • CMOS image sensors
    • Image quality
  • author_terms:
    • CCD-ISs
    • CISs
    • BI-CISs
    • signal to noise ratio
    • 3D integration
  • dynamic_index_terms:
    • Image Sensor
    • Camera Sensor
    • Signal-to-noise
    • Signal-to-noise Ratio
    • Digital Camera
    • Image Quality
    • CCD Camera
    • Charge-coupled Device
    • Video Camera
    • Cellular Phone
    • 3D Integration
    • High-quality
    • Differences In Characteristics
    • Differences In Quality
    • Differences In Features
    • Dynamic Range
    • Pixel Size
    • Power Consumption
    • Low Voltage
    • Metal Layer
    • Low Power Consumption
    • Pixel Area
    • Security Cameras
    • Peripheral Circuits
• isbn_formats:
  • format: Print ISBN, value: 978-1-4799-0277-4, isbnType: New-2005
  • format: Electronic ISBN, value: 978-1-4799-0280-4, isbnType: New-2005
• authors:
  • Author Name: Teruo Hirayama
    Affiliation: Semiconductor Technology Development Division, R&D Platform of Sony Corporation, Atsugi, Japan
    Author URL: https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/author/37397997900
    ID: 37397997900
    Order: 1
    Author Affiliations:
    • Semiconductor Technology Development Division, R&D Platform of Sony Corporation, Atsugi, Japan

Image Sensor

• sensor_type: CMOS
• resolution: Not specified
• dynamic_range: Not specified
• pixel_size: 0.9 µm
• dark_current: Not specified

Optical Data

• focal_length: Not specified
• aperture: Not specified
• field_of_view: Not specified
• distortion: Not specified

Performance Metrics

• frame_rate: High
• signal_to_noise_ratio: Exceeds that of CCDs
• sensitivity: High due to BI-CIS
• shutter_speed: Global shutter / Rolling shutter (noted as a characteristic)
• power_consumption: Low for CISs

Applications & Benefits

• cell_imaging: Applications in video cameras, digital still cameras, cellular phones, and future markets like wearable gadgets, automobiles, and medical treatment.
• benefits: Smaller size, lower power consumption, higher integration with digital output.

Supporting Organizations

• supported_by: Sony Corporation

Manuscript Details

• publication_date: 11-13 Nov. 2013

Relevancy Score

• score: 10
• missing_fields:
  • resolution
  • dynamic_range
  • dark_current
  • focal_length
  • aperture
  • field_of_view
  • distortion
  • noise

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