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Innotech Corp has released details of its threshold voltage modulation image sensor (VMIS), a new type of solid-state sensor that aims to set the standard for next-generation imaging devices.
Speaking at the 2002 International Solid-State Circuits Conference (ISSCC) on 3rd February, Takashi Miida, Director of Innotech's Core Technology Development Department which developed VMIS, explained how VMIS maximises the efficiency with which it converts photoelectric charges from the photodetecting device into electrical charges.
This design means image quality is similar to that of charge coupled device (CCD) sensors, while it also incorporates the CMOS process, which brings the benefits of reduced power consumption and lower voltages.
The sensor's structure also allows integration into LSI devices.
With picture quality of 5-10Mpixel, VMIS is suitable for use in surgical cameras and other medical devices, security systems, and a wide range of consumer electronics such as web cameras, Digital cameras and portable video phones.
"Innotech is very pleased to announce details of the revolutionary VMIS image sensor at such a prestigious event", said Miida.
"The advanced technology in the VMIS image sensor is the result of INNOTECH's focus on its own research and development, and we aim to make VMIS the standard image sensor in next-generation imaging technology".
 

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