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CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor)


Digital cameras typically make use of this particular variety of imaging sensor. The image that has been focused is turned into an electrical signal by this component, which is located at the focal plane. It performs a function that is analogous to that of the CCD sensor.


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