Technology developed for a 5.5 µm pixel interline transfer CCD family has been incorporated into a new family of highperformance 7.4 µm pixel CCDs, providing significant improvements in several key performance parameters compared to both the 5.5 µm family as well as the previous generation of 7.4 µm pixel products. Smear in the new platform has been reduced to -115 dB, and frame rate has been doubled relative to the previous generation of 7.4 µm pixel products. Dynamic range in normal operation has been improved to 70 dB, and the platform supports a new extended dynamic range mode which provides 82 dB when binning 2 x 2. The new family leverages the package and pin-out configurations used in the 5.5 µm pixel family, allowing easy integration into existing camera designs.
Many applications require accurate color captures in daylight conditions and increased sensitivity for low light conditions. This is often accomplished by using a mechanical switch to remove the IR cut filter. The sensitivity is increased at the expense of color accuracy. And a mechanical part is required in the camera. The TRUESENSE Color Filter Pattern offers an opportunity to get increased sensitivity -using the IR region -while still maintaining color accuracy. A 2x increase in sensitivity can be achieved over the current TRUESENSE CFA capture which uses an IR cut filter.
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