Application cases of CMOS chip modules in emerging fields
1. Imaging in life sciences
1), cellular level high precision imaging
The super-megapixel CMOS chip developed by Nanopai Semiconductor can achieve direct imaging of living cells by reducing the pixel size to the nanometer level. Based on the integrated imaging function of a single transistor, the technology breaks through the limitation of traditional micron pixels, and has been applied to cell dynamic observation and pathological analysis in biomedical research .
2), multispectral medical detection
Some manufacturers have combined multi-spectral CMOS technology to develop portable detection equipment, such as non-invasive blood glucose monitoring by analyzing skin reflectance spectra, or precision medical diagnosis by environmental spectral reduction technology .
2，automatic driving and vehicle level applications
1), ADAS vision system upgrade
The pixel of the on-board CMOS module has been increased to more than 8M, supporting higher resolution environment awareness. For example, the ADAS system on Tesla's latest models uses multiple high dynamic range (HDR) CMOS sensors to capture real-time road condition information in complex scenes such as strong light and low light .
2), intelligent interaction on board
Some automobile companies have introduced CMOs-based driver monitoring system (DMS), which can track the driver's facial expression and eye movement in real time through infrared CMOS module, prevent fatigue driving, and coordinate with the vehicle engine system to adjust the interior environment .
3. AI terminal and smart wearable
1）, AI glasses enhance vision
AR devices such as the Apple Vision Pro feature customized CMOS modules that support eye tracking and gesture recognition. For example, low-power global shutter CMOS is used to achieve millisecond level dynamic capture, and AI algorithm is combined to optimize virtual and real interactive experience .
2）, industrial robot visual guidance
Industrial-grade CMOS modules integrate high frame rates (above 120fps) and anti-jamming capabilities for precision assembly scenarios. For example, a semiconductor sealed-test company used custom CMOS modules to achieve micron defect detection of chip solder joints, and the yield increased by 15%.
4,Environment and Energy Monitoring
1), satellite remote sensing imaging
The small satellite is equipped with high-performance CMOS sensors for air pollution monitoring and forest cover analysis. A domestic commercial space company uses a full-frame CMOS module with a resolution of 0.5 meters. A single satellite can cover an area of more than 100,000 square kilometers per day .
2), photovoltaic panel intelligent inspection
The UAV is equipped with thermal imaging CMOS module to detect the thermal spot effect of photovoltaic panels through infrared spectrum. Combined with AI algorithm, the fault location efficiency is increased by 30% and the manual inspection cost is reduced .
5,3D Sensing and Spatial Computing
1), ToF technology depth perception
The next generation CMOS module developed by SONY integrates time-of-flight (ToF) sensors for smart home and warehouse logistics scenarios. For example, the vacuum sweeping robot builds an indoor 3D map through ToF-CMOS, and the obstacle avoidance accuracy is improved to the millimeter level .
2), the meta-cosmic digital twin
High-precision CMOS modules combined with LiDAR are used for real-time 3D modeling of buildings and factories. An industrial Internet platform has shortened the modeling efficiency from days to hours through a multi-sensor fusion scheme.
