Title :
A new configuration of CCD imager with a very low smear level
Author :
Horii, K. ; Kuroda, Tadahiro ; Kunii, T.
Author_Institution :
Matsushita Electronics Corporation, Osaka, Japan
fDate :
12/1/1981 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
In this paper a new configuration of CCD image sensor is proposed to improve smear. This new sensor introduces a storage region, with a selective gate and drain section, between the imaging region and a readout register. The configuration and operating principles of the new device are described. Preliminary experimental results with a 402(H) × 502(V) element image sensor are also reported. The introduction of the storage region is confirmed to be strikingly efficient in lowering the smear level.
Keywords :
Cameras; Charge coupled devices; Charge-coupled image sensors; Image sensors; Image storage; Photodiodes; Signal detection; Signal generators; Silicon; Substrates;
Journal_Title :
Electron Device Letters, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/EDL.1981.25449
