An integrated switch matrix for reconfiguring subelements of a mosaic
sensor array to form elements. The configuration of the switch matrix is
fully programmable. The switch matrix includes access switches that
connect subelements to bus lines and matrix switches that connect
subelements to subelements. Each subelement has a unit switch cell
comprising at least one access switch, at least one matrix switch, a
respective memory element for storing the future state of each switch,
and a respective control circuit for each switch. The access and matrix
switches are of a type having the ability to memorize control data
representing the current switch state of the switch, which control data
includes a data bit input to turn-on/off circuits incorporated in the
control circuit. The sensor array and the switching matrix may be built
in different strata of a co-integrated structure or they may be built on
separate wafers that are electrically connected. If the sensors are
arranged on a hexagonal grid, the unit switch cells may be arranged on
either a hexagonal or rectangular grid.