Practice Case Study 5: Digital Camera Image Sensor (cmos Aps) (5.6) - Case Studies – Analyzing Successful Mixed Signal Designs
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Case Study 5: Digital Camera Image Sensor (CMOS APS)

Practice - Case Study 5: Digital Camera Image Sensor (CMOS APS)

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What function do photodiodes serve in a digital camera image sensor?

💡 Hint: Think about the initial step of capturing light.

Question 2 Easy

What does CDS stand for?

💡 Hint: It's a technique used in image processing.

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Question 1

What does a photodiode do in a camera sensor?

Converts light to sound
Converts light to digital signals
Converts light to electrical current

💡 Hint: Focus on the function of sensing light.

Question 2

Is correlated double sampling a technique used to minimize noise in image sensors?

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about processes that enhance image quality.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design an image sensor that utilizes both per-column ADCs and noise reduction techniques. Discuss the trade-offs.

💡 Hint: Consider the key concepts of speed vs. quality in sensor design.

Challenge 2 Hard

Explain how advances in fabrication technology impact the design of CMOS APS image sensors, particularly concerning noise management.

💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between size and precision.

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