Abstract
This report is the most comprehensive market research report currently available on the Imasge Sensor Industry. It represents the culmination of years of market research activity by Strategies Unlimited, the world' s acknowledged authority on this market. It is an invaluable tool for Image Sensor suppliers, equipment manufacturers, industry analysts, and suppliers of materials and chemicals to the industry. It provides detailed information on all the major applications, including market trends, most recent year sales (units, ASP and revenue), and in-depth market forecasts, as well as market share information for suppliers of Image Sensors
Table of Contents
1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
2. SCOPE AND METHODOLOGY
- 2.1 Scope of This Report
- 2.2 Human VS. Machine Interfaces
- 2.3 The Imaging Supply Chain
- 2.4 Methodology
- 2.5 Time-Shifted Shipments
- 2.6 Average Prices
- 2.7 General Assumptions and Notes
- 2.8 Consumer VS. Specialty Applications
3. CONSUMER MARKET FORECASTS
- 3.1 Overview
- 3.2 Convergence
- 3.3 Camera Phones
- 3.4 Digital Cameras
- 3.4.1 Background
- 3.4.2 Point-and-shoot Cameras
- 3.4.3 Digital SLR Cameras
- 3.4.4 Combined Outlook
- 3.5 Consumer Camcorders
- 3.6 2-Way Videophones
- 3.7 Webcams
- 3.8 Virtual Keyboards
- 3.9 Toys, Game Machines, and Personal Robots
- 3.10 Optical Mice and Tracking Devices
- 3.11 Scanning Appliances
4. SPECIALTY MARKET FORECAST
- 4.1 Overview
- 4.2 Security Cameras and Other Monitors
- 4.3 Near Infrared and Night Vision
- 4.4 Biometrics
- 4.5 Machine Vision and Inspection
- 4.6 Intelligent Vehicles
- 4.7 Barcode Scanners
- 4.8 Single-Use Endoscope Cameras
- 4.9 Digital Radiography (Dental, Medical, and Industrial)
- 4.10 Scientific and Professional
5. TECHNOLOGY TRENDS AND FORECAST
- 5.1 Forecasts by Technology
- 5.2 Industry-leading Benchmarks
- 5.3 Summary of Image Sensor Types
- 5.5 CCD VS. CMOS Sensors
- 5.6 Four Key Manufacturing Issues
- 5.7 Hendy' s Law of Camera Prices
- 5.8 Integration and Pixel Count
- 5.9 Lithography
- 5.10 Minimum Pixel Size
- 5.11 Optical Formats VS. Sensor Dimensions
- 5.12 True Vs. Effective Pixel Counts
- 5.13 Scanning Techniques
- 5.14 CCD Image Transfer Techniques 5.15 Image Formats 5.16 Dynamic Range and ADC 5.17 History and Timeline
6. WORLDWIDE MARKET SHARES
- 6.1 Area Array Production by Supplier
- 6.2 Regional Breakout of Area Arrays
- 6.3 Types of Manufacturers
- 6.4 CCD Market Shares
- 6.5 CMOS Imager Market Shares
- 6.6 Linear Arrays Market Shares and Offerings
- 6.7 X-Ray Sensors, Radiation Hardness, and Backside Illumination
- 6.8 Foundries
