5 Expectations for the Sensor Market in 2026
From 8K smartphones to AI at the edge—explore the next generation of image sensor innovation.
The image sensor industry is shifting from traditional pixel scaling to functionality-driven differentiation, unlocking new possibilities across smartphones, automotive, and other applications. As technology constraints push innovation, sensor designers and strategists must anticipate market shifts and evolving performance requirements.
What You’ll Learn:
In this webinar, TechInsights experts highlighted five key developments shaping sensor markets in 2026, helping you adapt your roadmap and stay competitive in a rapidly evolving industry.
8K Video in Smartphones – Overcoming technical challenges in power and form factor.
Optimized Optical Performance – Custom structures, crosstalk reduction, and non-standard materials.
Performance Enhancements – Higher dynamic range, lower power, improved autofocus, and compact designs.
Next-Gen Architectures – 200MP+ sensors, stacked pixels, and nanostructures for low-light performance.
AI at the Edge & Supply Chain Shifts – Stacked image processors and “Made in China” geopolitics shaping innovation.
Whether you’re a sensor designer, automotive imaging specialist, or industry strategist, this session provides the insights you need to anticipate change, optimize designs, and lead market evolution.
Meet the presenters
Dan McGrath
Senior Technical Fellow, Image Sensor
Dan McGrath has over 40 years of experience in pixel device physics, specializing in CCD and CIS technologies and integrating image-sensor process enhancements. He earned his PhD in physics from Johns Hopkins University and has held roles at Texas Instruments, Polaroid, Atmel, Kodak, Aptina, BAE Systems, and GOODiX, collaborating with facilities worldwide. His work spans applications from space exploration and microscopy to mobile imaging, biometrics, robotics, and defense. Dan’s publications include the first megapixel CCD and foundational work in dark current spectroscopy. He is a Senior Technology Fellow at TechInsights and a visiting researcher at ISAE Supaero.
Jeffrey Mathews
Senior Analyst
Jeffrey Mathews is a Senior Analyst at TechInsights with over 5 years of experience in the Semiconductor and Component markets. He leads research across multiple domains, with a focus on sensors and smartphone technologies such as cameras, displays, memory, and batteries. Widely respected for his market analysis, Jeffrey provides valued insights on evolving component trends that shape technology growth.
Once you’ve watched the 5 Expectations... what’s next?
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Originally aired: November 5, 2025
