Compact imaging systems face partitioning issues.

The article discusses major concerns facing camera designers in choosing from partitioning options when using complimentary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS)-image sensor technology. The technology offers a wide range of partitioning options, from multichip boards to cameras-on-chip designs. Some of the factors affecting partitioning desion include the physical limitations posed by cameras' packaging restrictions, boundaries of intellectual property ownership or design team competence, influence of underused resources in the camera and algorithm.