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This section provides an overview for complementary metal oxide semiconductor (cmos) cameras as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 11 complementary metal oxide semiconductor (cmos) camera manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked complementary metal oxide semiconductor (cmos) camera companies as of December, 2024: 1.GLOBALFOUNDRIES, 2.Labomed, 3.Oxford Instruments.
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A Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) camera is equipped with a CMOS image sensor. This technology has become increasingly popular, surpassing CCD (Charged-Coupled Device) image sensors in sensitivity and image quality. Sony, a leading manufacturer of CCD sensors, plans to cease their production by 2025 in favor of CMOS sensors.
CMOS cameras are used in a variety of applications, ranging from consumer electronics to industrial purposes. They are commonly found in webcams, smartphones, and digital SLR cameras, and are favored for their high frame rates, pixel counts, energy efficiency, and superior noise performance and color reproduction.
CMOS cameras function similarly to CCD cameras, with a photodiode receiving light and generating an electric charge. However, CMOS sensors have each pixel element amplified in advance, reducing susceptibility to noise. Their integration into a single semiconductor allows for mass production at lower costs.
CMOS and CCD cameras differ significantly in their signal readout methods and structures. Sony’s 2009 innovation, the back-illuminated CMOS, flips the thick circuit layer, cuts away the silicon substrate, and forms a microlens array, enhancing light collection efficiency.
With the increasing pixel count in smartphones, the CMOS sensor industry has seen substantial growth, bringing smartphone image quality closer to that of single-lens reflex cameras. DXOMARK offers comparative evaluations of smartphones and SLR cameras in terms of image quality.
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Labomed, Inc. serves as a manufacturer and provider of Labomed LB Microscopes and Microscope parts. The company's microscopes deliver superior image quality and optical performance across industrial, medical, and scientific research applications. The company extends its expertise to UV-Visible Spectrophotometers, ensuring accurate measurements for both conventional and research laboratories. Labomed's unwavering focus on excellence is evident in their range of medical diagnostic equipment, microscope cameras, and cuvettes. ISO 9001, CE Conformity, and FDA Licensing validate their adherence to quality standards.
Globalfoundries, established in 2009 in California, USA, is a manufacturer of advanced semiconductors for multiple industrial and security uses. The company, with manufacturing facilities around the world, offers advanced semiconductor manufacturing services for various industries, including automotive, mobility, IoT, and advanced computing. Their products include FinFet, RF SOI, silicon photonics, feature-rich CMOS and multiple pervasive chips. They provide comprehensive solutions from initial design to volume production, utilizing cutting-edge process technologies. Their applications are found in cellular radio, Wifi, Home IoT, security and audio & power management for enhanced productivity and seamless transmission.
Teledyne Photometrics, established in 1978 and based in Tucson, Arizona, is a designer and manufacturer of scientific CMOS, charged-couple device (CCD), and Electron-Multiplying CCD (EMCD) cameras. Some of its products include black-illuminated sCMOS and EMCCD cameras. The company is certified in ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 and serves several industries, including geospatial surveying, radiotherapy, radiography, semiconductor solutions, and aerospace. Besides providing a protection guarantee on every camera sold, the company also offers OEM support to enable its customers to integrate the devices into various configurations.
Canon U.S.A., Inc., established as the New York branch in 1955 and then was formally incorporated in 1965, is a supplier of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions based in the United States. The company opened their new headquarters in 2013 and continues to realize growth, oversees operations in North, Central and South America. Located off the Long Island Expressway and near the technology corridor of Route 110, the headquarters features modern amenities and a 52-acre campus.
Basler AG (Basler Group), founded in 1988 and a subsidiary of Basler Beteiligungs-GmbH & Co. KG, is a German manufacturer headquartered in Ahrensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, specializing in imaging components for computer vision applications. The company’s diverse product portfolio includes computer vision hardware, such as acquisition cards, cables, cameras, lighting tools, and lenses. It also offers network and peripheral devices, related accessories, and software solutions. The company supplies various digital industrial cameras, such as area scan, line scan, and network cameras, for applications in factory automation systems and intelligent transportation systems (ITS), as well as in sectors like life sciences, medical, and retail.
Hamamatsu Photonics K.K., established in 1953 and headquartered in Hamamatsu, Japan, is a manufacturer of sensors and emitters for both visible and invisible light. It stocks products like LEDs, lamps, and photodiodes used in several industries, including consumer electronics, dental imaging, and environmental monitoring. The sensor and light source components are also available as modules and units that can be incorporated into systems the company develops, like optical measurement systems or imaging systems. The ISO 9001-certified company stocks over 15,000 devices, units, and systems that ship to over 100 destinations worldwide, and it has ten research and production bases.
JAI is a manufacturer and supplier of digital CMOS camera technolgy designed for industrial machine vision, medical imaging and outdoor applications. The company has branches in Denmark, Germany, Japan, China, Singapore, South Korea, and the USA and distribution partners in more than 35 countries. Additionally, they have sold over 1 million cameras and their Traffic Imaging systems are installed in cities around the globe. Their products are seamlessly integrated into a wide range of processes, products, and services where camera vision technology is used.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | GLOBALFOUNDRIES |
27.3%
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| 2 | Oxford Instruments |
18.2%
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| 3 | Labomed |
15.2%
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| 4 | JAI |
12.1%
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| 5 | Teledyne Imaging |
9.1%
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| 6 | Basler |
9.1%
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| 7 | Canon U.S.A., Inc |
6.1%
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| 8 | Hamamatsu Photonics K.K. |
3.0%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the complementary metal oxide semiconductor (cmos) camera page as of December 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
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| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
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United States of America
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4 | 40.0% |
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Japan
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4 | 40.0% |
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Germany
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1 | 10.0% |
United Kingdom
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1 | 10.0% |
