From Photography to Medicine: The Versatility of Image Sensors
An image sensor is a device that allows a camera to convert photons or light into electrical signals. Millions of pixels are found on a single chip. The sensor measures the intensity of the light but also captures more properties, such as angle, spectrum, and many others. For simple tasks such as photography, intensity data from the three-color bands (RGB) is enough. I n advanced applications like autonomous vehicles, biomedical imaging, or robotics, more information about incoming light can improve decision-making. As per the recent report by Allied Market Research, the image sensor industry is projected to witness the fastest growth from 2023 to 2032. What are the different types of image sensors? There are two types of image sensors namely, Charge-coupled Device (CCD) and Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS). A CCD image sensor is composed of a chain of capacitors, each holding a charge that is proport...