Tests and Measurements of Image Acquisition Characteristics for Image Sensors

In the image sensors, the acquired image often differs from the real image in luminance or chrominance due to fabrication defects or nonlinear characteristics, which often lead to pixel defects or sensor failure. Therefore, the image acquisition characteristics of image sensors should be measured and tested before they are mounted on the target product. In this paper, the standardized test and measurement methods of image sensors are introduced. It applies standard light source to the image sensor under test, and the characteristics of the acquired image is compared with ideal values.

• Seongsoo Lee
• Jong-Bae Lee
• Wookkang Lee
• Duyen Hai Pham

• Image Sensor
• Image Acquisition Characteristics
• Defect
• Failure
• Standard
• Test
• Measurement.

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