Growth Opportunities in Quantum Dots (QD) Image Sensors, SPAD Sensors, CMOS Image Sensors, Pressure Sensors, Magnetic Sensors and Terahertz Sensors

The Sensor Technology Opportunity Engine provides profiles of innovations related to QD Based Image Sensor For Enhanced Wide Spectrum Imaging, High-Performance, Space-Optimized CMOS Image Sensors for Next-Gen Space Missions, Advanced Human Recognition Sensor for Embedded and Automation Systems and Dual-Sensor System-in-Package for Accurate Motion and Heading Detection.

Sensor Technology Opportunity Engine (TOE) captures global sensor-related innovations and developments on a monthly basis. Innovations are directed toward developing smart and intelligent sensors with functionalities beyond sensing. Research focus areas include: low power sensors (energy harvesting), industrial automation sensors (M2M, vision sensor), ubiquitous sensor (WSN, sensor fusion), smart sensors (wearables, quantified self), high sensitivity and smaller size (MEMS, nanosensors), and improved security (CBRNE, terahertz). The need for low power, smaller, lighter sensors with enhanced performance attributes and minimal false alarms is driving innovations in the sensors space.

The Sensors and Instrumentation cluster covers innovations pertaining to technologies such as wireless sensors and networks, energy harvesting, haptics and touch, MEMS and nanosensors, Terahertz, ubiquitous/smart sensors, CBRNE, quantified-self, sensor fusion, M2M communications, and drones.

Keywords: CMOS Image Sensors, Magnetic Sensors, Pressure Sensors.