An image sensor detects &
conveys the information that forms an image. It converts the variable shrinking
of light waves into signals, small currents are used for conveying the
information. The waves used are the light or the electromagnetic radiations.
The image sensors are widely used in the electronic imaging procedures for the
digital & analog types primarily comprise of camera modules, digital
cameras, medical imaging equipment, and night vision equipment for instance
thermal imaging devices, sonar, radar and others.
According to study, “Global
Image Sensor Market Size Study, By Application (Consumer Electronics, Security
and Surveillance, Industrial/Defense, Automotive and Medical) By Technology
(CMOS and CCD), By Processing Type (2D Image sensor and 3D image sensor), and
Regional Forecasts, 2017-2025 (USD Billion/Million)” some of the key
companies associated are global image sensor market are Canon Inc., Aptina
Imaging Corporation, Omnivision Technologies Inc., Samsung Electronics Co.,
Ltd., CMOSIS N.V., Toshiba Corporation, Ambarella, Fastree 3D SA, Hamammatsu,
Himax, STMicroelectronics N.V, ON Semiconductor Corporation, Sony Corporation,
AMS, Panasonic Corp., Sharp, PixArt Imaging Inc., Galaxy Core Inc., Airy3D, SK
Hynix, Sharp, Teledyne DALSA Inc., PixelPlus.
Based on technology, global image
sensor market is segmented into Charge-Coupled Device (CCD), CIS (contact image
sensor), Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor (CMOS), hybrid image sensor,
and others (Silicon & Diode Array). CCD image sensor is further
sub-segmented into frame transfer CCD image sensor and interlines transfer CCD
image sensor. CMOS image sensor is further sub-segmented into passive pixel
image sensor and active pixel image sensor. Based on components, market is
segmented into wire bonds, sensor chip, cover glass, contact pads and package.
Based on optical format, the market is segmented into 1/5.9 to 1/4 inch image
sensor, 1/10 to 1/6 inch image sensor and 1/3.9 to 1/2 inch image sensor.
Based on linearity, market is
segmented into linear and non-linear. The processing type segment includes 2D
and 3D image sensors. The spectrum segments include non-visible spectrum and
visible spectrum has high resolution & capture full color pictures with
less power consumption. Non-visible spectrum includes x-ray light and infrared
non-visible spectrum. In addition, based on mode of application, market is
segmented into security & surveillance, automotive, medical (x-ray imaging,
endoscopy, artificial retina, wireless capsule endoscopy, external observation,
laboratory equipment), consumer electronics (wearable, desktops & laptops,
residential surveillance, biometrics, toys, service robots, commercial drone,
photography & videography) and industrial & defense.
The global image sensor market is
driven by increase in usage of webcams & digital cameras followed by
significant medical applications, increase in adoption of dual camera mobile
phones and smart phones with the increase in surveillance and the security
concerns. Apart from the major advantages, some of market restraints such as
declining demand of camera, high maintenance costs with the supporting image
sensors with dynamic nature associated to the semiconductor industry. In
addition, the key opportunity associated with the market growth include gaming
devices (specially associated with virtual reality), growing digitalization and
increase in innovations for the technologies.
Over the forecast period global
image sensor market is expected to develop significantly due to the increase in
need of minor pixel devices providing the high resolution with commercial
approach.
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