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CMOS Sensors

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What does CMOS stand for?

  1. Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor

  2. Complementary Metal-Oxide-Silicon

  3. Complementary Metal-Oxide-Sulfide

  4. Complementary Metal-Oxide-Selenide

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

CMOS stands for Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor, which is a type of semiconductor technology used in the fabrication of integrated circuits.

How do CMOS sensors work?

  1. By converting light into electrical signals

  2. By converting electrical signals into light

  3. By amplifying light signals

  4. By filtering light signals

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

CMOS sensors work by converting light into electrical signals through a process called photoelectric effect.

What is the primary advantage of CMOS sensors over CCD sensors?

  1. Lower power consumption

  2. Higher resolution

  3. Faster readout speeds

  4. Improved image quality

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

CMOS sensors consume significantly less power than CCD sensors, making them more suitable for portable devices and battery-operated applications.

What is the primary disadvantage of CMOS sensors compared to CCD sensors?

  1. Lower resolution

  2. Slower readout speeds

  3. Increased noise levels

  4. Reduced dynamic range

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

CMOS sensors generally exhibit higher noise levels compared to CCD sensors, especially in low-light conditions.

Which type of CMOS sensor is commonly used in digital cameras?

  1. Active Pixel Sensor (APS)

  2. Passive Pixel Sensor (PPS)

  3. Charge-Coupled Device (CCD)

  4. Photomultiplier Tube (PMT)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Active Pixel Sensors (APS) are the most widely used type of CMOS sensor in digital cameras due to their high resolution, low power consumption, and fast readout speeds.

What is the difference between a full-frame CMOS sensor and a cropped CMOS sensor?

  1. Full-frame sensors have a larger surface area than cropped sensors

  2. Cropped sensors have a larger surface area than full-frame sensors

  3. Full-frame sensors have a higher resolution than cropped sensors

  4. Cropped sensors have a higher resolution than full-frame sensors

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Full-frame CMOS sensors have a larger surface area than cropped CMOS sensors, which means they can capture more light and produce higher-quality images.

What is the role of a Bayer filter in a CMOS sensor?

  1. To convert light into electrical signals

  2. To separate light into different colors

  3. To amplify light signals

  4. To filter out noise from the image

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A Bayer filter is a color filter array that is placed over the CMOS sensor to separate light into different colors, allowing the sensor to capture full-color images.

What is the purpose of microlenses in a CMOS sensor?

  1. To focus light on individual pixels

  2. To reduce noise levels in the image

  3. To increase the resolution of the sensor

  4. To improve the dynamic range of the sensor

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Microlenses are used in CMOS sensors to focus light on individual pixels, thereby improving the light-gathering efficiency and image quality.

What is the readout noise of a CMOS sensor?

  1. The amount of noise generated by the sensor during readout

  2. The amount of noise generated by the sensor during exposure

  3. The amount of noise generated by the sensor during processing

  4. The amount of noise generated by the sensor during storage

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Readout noise is the amount of noise generated by the CMOS sensor during the process of reading out the electrical signals from the sensor.

What is the dynamic range of a CMOS sensor?

  1. The ratio of the brightest signal to the darkest signal that the sensor can capture

  2. The ratio of the highest signal to the lowest signal that the sensor can capture

  3. The ratio of the brightest signal to the average signal that the sensor can capture

  4. The ratio of the highest signal to the average signal that the sensor can capture

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The dynamic range of a CMOS sensor is the ratio of the brightest signal to the darkest signal that the sensor can capture without saturating or losing detail.

What is the quantum efficiency of a CMOS sensor?

  1. The percentage of photons that are converted into electrical signals by the sensor

  2. The percentage of photons that are reflected by the sensor

  3. The percentage of photons that are absorbed by the sensor

  4. The percentage of photons that are transmitted through the sensor

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Quantum efficiency is the percentage of photons that are converted into electrical signals by the CMOS sensor.

What is the pixel size of a CMOS sensor?

  1. The physical size of each pixel on the sensor

  2. The number of pixels on the sensor

  3. The resolution of the sensor

  4. The dynamic range of the sensor

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pixel size is the physical size of each pixel on the CMOS sensor, typically measured in micrometers (µm).

What is the resolution of a CMOS sensor?

  1. The number of pixels on the sensor

  2. The pixel size of the sensor

  3. The dynamic range of the sensor

  4. The quantum efficiency of the sensor

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Resolution is the number of pixels on the CMOS sensor, typically expressed in megapixels (MP).

What is the frame rate of a CMOS sensor?

  1. The number of frames per second that the sensor can capture

  2. The number of pixels per second that the sensor can capture

  3. The resolution of the sensor

  4. The dynamic range of the sensor

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Frame rate is the number of frames per second that the CMOS sensor can capture, typically measured in frames per second (FPS).

What is the rolling shutter effect in CMOS sensors?

  1. The distortion caused by the sequential readout of pixels in a CMOS sensor

  2. The distortion caused by the parallel readout of pixels in a CMOS sensor

  3. The distortion caused by the Bayer filter in a CMOS sensor

  4. The distortion caused by the microlenses in a CMOS sensor

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The rolling shutter effect is the distortion caused by the sequential readout of pixels in a CMOS sensor, which can result in slanted lines or objects appearing distorted when the sensor is moved during exposure.

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