Image Sensors: Market Review and Forecast - 2007

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