SLIDE 1
The Invention and Early History
CCD
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To be Covered
Bell Labs Background CCD Invention Device Basics Early Devices Applications
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Magnetic Bubbles
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Picturephone
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MOS Capacitor
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MOS Energy Diagram
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Two MOS Capacitors Two MOS Capacitors
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Three Phase CCD
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First CCD
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First Functional Device
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First CCD Image
SLIDE 12 MOS OS Ener ergy D Diagr iagram
TRAP
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Buried Channel CCD
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Area CCD
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First Self Contained Camera
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Linear CCD
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Linear Scan
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Aerial Photo
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Current Applications
Digital Cameras TV Cameras Scanners Medical devices Fax machines Bar Code Readers Satellite Surveillance Earthly Surveillance Astronomy
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CCD’s in Astronomy
90% Quantum Efficiency (Film is 5%) Long integration times (at 160o K) 20 electrons/hr/pixel) Large dynamic range105 electrons/pixel Repeatability eliminates systematic errors
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Astronomical Camera
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More Before & After
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Summary
CCDs born in the Si-SiO2 Revolution 1st Practical Solid State Imaging Device Widespread Applications