Trends in CMOS image sensor technology and design

Three trends that promise to increase CMOS image sensor system performance are presented: (i) modifications of deep submicron CMOS processes to improve their imaging characteristics, (ii) developments that take advantage of these modified deep submicron processes, and (iii) high frame rate sensors and applications to still and video imaging, specifically to extending sensor dynamic range. Recent research on Digital Pixel Sensors and applications of its high frame rate to still and video imaging are discussed.