Part | RoHS | Manufacturer | Sensors or Transducers Type | Mounting Feature | Output Type | Package Shape or Style | Output Range | Pixel Size (um) | Maximum Supply Voltage | Screening Level | Master Clock | Body Length/Diameter | Body Width | Spectral Response (nm) | Power Supplies (V) | Optical Format (inch) | Sub-Category | Body Height | Minimum Supply Voltage | Maximum Operating Temperature | Horizontal Pixel | Minimum Operating Temperature | Terminal Finish | Termination Type | Data Rate | Output Interface Type | Frame Rate | Maximum Operating Current | Array Type | Additional Features | Housing | JESD-609 Code | Dynamic Range | Vertical Pixel |
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Onsemi |
IMAGE SENSOR,CCD |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
RECTANGULAR |
7.4X7.4 |
15.5 V |
40 mm |
29 inch |
4/3 |
3 mm |
14.5 V |
70 Cel |
2048 |
-50 Cel |
SOLDER |
28 fps |
11 mA |
INTERLINE |
IT HAS OUTPUT SENSITIVITY OF 8.7 MICRO VOLT PER ELECTRON LOW, 33 MICRO VOLT PER ELECTRON HIGH |
70.5 dB |
2048 |
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Onsemi |
IMAGE SENSOR,CCD |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
CURRENT OUTPUT |
RECTANGULAR |
5.5X5.5 |
33 mm |
29.97 inch |
2/3 |
5.38 mm |
40 Cel |
1920 |
-40 Cel |
SOLDER |
INTERLINE |
IT HAVE OUTPUT SENSTIVITY OF 44 MICRO VOLT PER ELECTRON |
CERAMIC |
86 dB |
1080 |
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Onsemi |
IMAGE SENSOR,CCD |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
RECTANGULAR |
14X7 |
80 Cel |
-25 Cel |
SOLDER |
LINEAR |
IT HAS A SENSITIVITY OF 12 MICRO VOLT PER ELECTRON |
CERAMIC |
80 dB |
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Onsemi |
IMAGE SENSOR,CCD |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
RECTANGULAR |
6X6 |
15.5 V |
59.61 mm |
50.8 inch |
350-1100 |
3.46 mm |
14.5 V |
60 Cel |
8176 |
0 Cel |
SOLDER |
FULL FRAME |
IT HAS A SENSITIVITY OF 31 MICRO VOLT PER ELECTRON, IT ALSO HAVE ESTIMATED LINEAR DYNAMIC RANGE 69.3 DB |
CERAMIC |
70.2 dB |
6132 |
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Onsemi |
IMAGE SENSOR,CCD |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
RECTANGULAR |
7.4X7.4 |
15.5 V |
40 MHz |
33.02 mm |
20.7 inch |
3.17 mm |
14.5 V |
70 Cel |
1600 |
-50 Cel |
SOLDER |
35 fps |
1 mA |
INTERLINE |
ELCTRONIC SHUTTER |
CERAMIC |
68 dB |
1200 |
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Onsemi |
IMAGE SENSOR,CCD |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
RECTANGULAR |
7.4X7.4 |
15.5 V |
40 mm |
29 inch |
4/3 |
3 mm |
14.5 V |
70 Cel |
2048 |
-50 Cel |
SOLDER |
28 fps |
11 mA |
INTERLINE |
IT HAS OUTPUT SENSITIVITY OF 8.7 MICRO VOLT PER ELECTRON LOW, 33 MICRO VOLT PER ELECTRON HIGH |
70.5 dB |
2048 |
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Onsemi |
IMAGE SENSOR,CCD |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
ANALOG VOLTAGE |
RECTANGULAR |
14X14 |
12.5 V |
48 mm |
14.66 inch |
12 |
CCD Image Sensors |
4.24 mm |
11.5 V |
80 Cel |
2098 |
-25 Cel |
SOLDER |
20 Mbps |
LINEAR |
SENSITIVITY IS 11.5 UV/ELECTRON |
CERAMIC |
76 dB |
2098 |
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Onsemi |
IMAGE SENSOR,CCD |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
ANALOG VOLTAGE |
RECTANGULAR |
7.4X7.4 |
15.5 V |
35.56 mm |
25.65 inch |
4.95 mm |
14.5 V |
2048 |
SOLDER |
40 Mbps |
INTERLINE |
SENSITIVITY IS 31 UV/ELECTRON, ELECTRONIC SHUTTER |
60 dB |
2048 |
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Onsemi |
IMAGE SENSOR,CCD |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
ANALOG VOLTAGE |
RECTANGULAR |
6.8X6.8 |
15.5 V |
55.89 mm |
47.5 inch |
400-700 |
3.51 mm |
14.5 V |
60 Cel |
6496 |
0 Cel |
SOLDER |
24 Mbps |
FULL FRAME |
70.5 dB |
4872 |
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Onsemi |
IMAGE SENSOR,CMOS |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
ANALOG VOLTAGE |
RECTANGULAR |
0-3.3V |
8X8 |
3.6 V |
45.5 mm |
32.4 inch |
1.37 |
2.55 mm |
70 Cel |
0 Cel |
SOLDER |
SPI INTERFACE |
3.25 fps |
FRAME |
CERAMIC |
65.4 dB |
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Onsemi |
IMAGE SENSOR,CCD |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
RECTANGULAR |
6X6 |
15.5 V |
59.61 mm |
50.8 inch |
350-1100 |
3.46 mm |
14.5 V |
60 Cel |
8176 |
0 Cel |
SOLDER |
18 Mbps |
FULL FRAME |
IT HAS A SENSITIVITY OF 31 MICRO VOLT PER ELECTRON |
CERAMIC |
70.2 dB |
6132 |
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Onsemi |
IMAGE SENSOR,CCD |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
RECTANGULAR |
5.5X5.5 |
6 V |
33 mm |
29.97 inch |
2/3 |
4.61 mm |
4.5 V |
40 Cel |
1920 |
-40 Cel |
SOLDER |
60 fps |
INTERLINE |
IT HAS A SENSITIVITY OF 44 MICRO VOLT PER ELECTRON, ELECTRONIC SHUTTER, IT ALSO HAVE DYNAMIC RANGE 60 AND 86 DB |
ALUMINIUM |
68 dB |
1080 |
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|
Onsemi |
IMAGE SENSOR,CCD |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
CURRENT OUTPUT |
RECTANGULAR |
5.5X5.5 |
15.5 V |
47.24 mm |
45.34 inch |
1.7 |
3.61 mm |
14.5 V |
70 Cel |
6576 |
-50 Cel |
SOLDER |
40 Mbps |
4 fps |
11 mA |
INTERLINE |
IT HAS A SENSITIVITY OF 35 MICRO VOLT PER ELECTRON; ELECTRONIC SHUTTER |
66 dB |
4384 |
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Onsemi |
IMAGE SENSOR,CCD |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
DIGITAL OUTPUT |
RECTANGULAR |
4.5X4.5 |
15.5 V |
60 MHz |
14.5 V |
60 Cel |
10440 |
-50 Cel |
SOLDER |
11 mA |
FRAME |
GLASS |
60 dB |
4800 |
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Onsemi |
IMAGE SENSOR,CCD |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
ANALOG VOLTAGE |
RECTANGULAR |
7.4X7.4 |
15.5 V |
33.02 mm |
20.32 inch |
4.44 mm |
14.5 V |
1600 |
SOLDER |
40 Mbps |
INTERLINE |
SENSITIVITY IS 30 UV/ELECTRON |
60 dB |
1200 |
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Onsemi |
IMAGE SENSOR,CCD |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
DIGITAL OUTPUT |
RECTANGULAR |
4.5X4.5 |
15.5 V |
60 MHz |
14.5 V |
60 Cel |
10440 |
-50 Cel |
SOLDER |
11 mA |
FRAME |
GLASS |
60 dB |
4800 |
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Onsemi |
IMAGE SENSOR,CCD |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
VOLTAGE OUTPUT |
RECTANGULAR |
7.4X7.4 |
15.3 V |
43.5 mm |
41 inch |
4/3 |
14.7 V |
40 Cel |
2096 |
-30 Cel |
SOLDER |
40 Mbps |
30 fps |
9 mA |
INTERLINE |
SENSITIVITY IS 45 UV/ELECTRON |
72 dB |
2096 |
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Onsemi |
IMAGE SENSOR,CCD |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
RECTANGULAR |
6X6 |
15.5 V |
59.61 mm |
50.8 inch |
350-1100 |
3.46 mm |
14.5 V |
60 Cel |
8176 |
0 Cel |
SOLDER |
FULL FRAME |
IT HAS A SENSITIVITY OF 31 MICRO VOLT PER ELECTRON, IT ALSO HAVE ESTIMATED LINEAR DYNAMIC RANGE 69.3 DB |
CERAMIC |
70.2 dB |
6132 |
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Onsemi |
IMAGE SENSOR,CCD |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
ANALOG VOLTAGE |
RECTANGULAR |
2V |
12.5 V |
48 mm |
16.56 inch |
350-850 |
11.5 V |
70 Cel |
2098 |
0 Cel |
SOLDER |
LINEAR |
SENSITIVITY 11.5 UV/ELECTRON |
76 dB |
2098 |
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Onsemi |
IMAGE SENSOR,CCD |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
VOLTAGE OUTPUT |
RECTANGULAR |
7.4X7.4 |
15.3 V |
43.5 mm |
41 inch |
4/3 |
14.7 V |
40 Cel |
2096 |
-30 Cel |
SOLDER |
20 Mbps |
30 fps |
9 mA |
INTERLINE |
ELECTRONIC AND GLOBAL SHUTTER; DATA RATE 40 MHZ HCCD; DYNAMIC RANGE 60 AND 92 DB HIGH GAIN AND INTRA-SCENE RESPECTIVELY; SENSITIVITY 45 MICRO V/E- |
72 dB |
2096 |
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Onsemi |
IMAGE SENSOR,CCD |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
DIGITAL OUTPUT |
RECTANGULAR |
4.5X4.5 |
15.5 V |
60 MHz |
14.5 V |
60 Cel |
10440 |
-50 Cel |
SOLDER |
11 mA |
FRAME |
GLASS |
60 dB |
4800 |
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Onsemi |
IMAGE SENSOR,CCD |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
RECTANGULAR |
5.4X5.4 |
15.5 V |
29.21 mm |
20.07 inch |
15 |
CCD Image Sensors |
14.5 V |
60 Cel |
3448 |
0 Cel |
SOLDER |
28 Mbps |
FULL FRAME |
CERAMIC, GLASS-SEALED |
64.4 dB |
2574 |
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Onsemi |
IMAGE SENSOR,CCD |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
RECTANGULAR |
6X6 |
15.5 V |
60.5 mm |
40.5 inch |
1.7 mm |
14.5 V |
60 Cel |
7500 |
0 Cel |
SOLDER |
FULL FRAME |
IT ALSO HAVE ESTIMATED LINEAR DYNAMIC RANGE 68.4 DB |
69.3 dB |
5000 |
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Onsemi |
IMAGE SENSOR,CCD |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
CURRENT OUTPUT |
RECTANGULAR |
5.5X5.5 |
33 mm |
29.97 inch |
2/3 |
5.38 mm |
40 Cel |
1920 |
-40 Cel |
SOLDER |
INTERLINE |
IT HAVE OUTPUT SENSTIVITY OF 44 MICRO VOLT PER ELECTRON |
CERAMIC |
86 dB |
1080 |
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Onsemi |
IMAGE SENSOR,CCD |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
RECTANGULAR |
7.4X7.4 |
35.56 mm |
25.4 inch |
4.95 mm |
70 Cel |
2048 |
-50 Cel |
SOLDER |
40 Mbps |
INTERLINE |
IT HAS A SENSITIVITY OF 31 MICRO VOLT PER ELECTRON, ELECTRONIC SHUTTER |
CERAMIC |
60 dB |
2048 |
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Onsemi |
IMAGE SENSOR,CCD |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
RECTANGULAR |
5.5X5.5 |
15.5 V |
47.24 mm |
45.34 inch |
1.7 |
3.61 mm |
14.5 V |
70 Cel |
6576 |
-50 Cel |
SOLDER |
40 Mbps |
4 fps |
11 mA |
INTERLINE |
66 dB |
4384 |
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Onsemi |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
6.8X6.8 |
15 |
CCD Image Sensors |
60 Cel |
7216 |
0 Cel |
5412 |
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Onsemi |
IMAGE SENSOR,CCD |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
RECTANGULAR |
5.5X5.5 |
15.5 V |
40 MHz |
69.96 mm |
44.55 inch |
3.25 mm |
14.5 V |
70 Cel |
8856 |
-50 Cel |
SOLDER |
7 fps |
INTERLINE |
IT HAS A SENSITIVITY OF 38 MICRO VOLT PER ELECTRON, ELECTRONIC SHUTTER |
66 dB |
5280 |
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Onsemi |
IMAGE SENSOR,CCD |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
RECTANGULAR |
6X6 |
15.5 V |
57.5 mm |
49 inch |
350-1100 |
14.5 V |
60 Cel |
7304 |
0 Cel |
SOLDER |
18 Mbps |
FULL FRAME |
IT HAS A SENSITIVITY OF 31 MICRO VOLT PER ELECTRON |
CERAMIC |
70.2 dB |
5478 |
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Onsemi |
IMAGE SENSOR,CCD |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
RECTANGULAR |
24X24 |
17.5 V |
70.1 mm |
58.42 inch |
300-1200 |
15 V |
50 Cel |
2084 |
-70 Cel |
SOLDER |
FULL FRAME |
IT HAS OUTPUT SENSITIVITY OF 11 MICRO VOLT PER ELECTRON; Data Rate is 2.5MHZ |
87 dB |
2084 |
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Onsemi |
IMAGE SENSOR,CCD |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
RECTANGULAR |
5.5X5.5 |
15.5 V |
47.24 mm |
45.34 inch |
11/8 |
3.61 mm |
14.5 V |
70 Cel |
6644 |
-50 Cel |
SOLDER |
40 Mbps |
4 fps |
11 mA |
INTERLINE |
IT HAS A SENSITIVITY OF 34 MICRO VOLT PER ELECTRON |
64 dB |
4452 |
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|
Onsemi |
IMAGE SENSOR,CMOS |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
DIGITAL VOLTAGE |
SQUARE |
-0.50-3.80V |
12X12 |
2.75 V |
33 MHz |
42 mm |
42 inch |
3.25 mm |
2.25 V |
60 Cel |
2048 |
0 Cel |
SOLDER |
3-WIRE INTERFACE |
15 fps |
50 mA |
FULL FRAME |
ELECTRONIC SHUTTER |
CERAMIC |
66 dB |
2048 |
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Onsemi |
IMAGE SENSOR,CCD |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
RECTANGULAR |
20X20 |
17.5 V |
400-1000 |
15 V |
50 Cel |
512 |
-70 Cel |
SOLDER |
5 Mbps |
FULL FRAME |
IT HAS A SENSITIVITY OF 10 MICRO VOLT PER ELECTRON |
CERAMIC |
87 dB |
512 |
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Onsemi |
IMAGE SENSOR,CCD |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
RECTANGULAR |
5.5X5.5 |
15.3 V |
40 MHz |
43.5 mm |
41 inch |
4/3 |
5.62 mm |
14.7 V |
60 Cel |
2856 |
-50 Cel |
SOLDER |
14 fps |
INTERLINE |
86 dB |
2856 |
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Onsemi |
IMAGE SENSOR,CCD |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
RECTANGULAR |
5.5X5.5 |
15.5 V |
40 MHz |
69.96 mm |
44.55 inch |
3.25 mm |
14.5 V |
70 Cel |
8856 |
-50 Cel |
SOLDER |
7 fps |
INTERLINE |
IT HAS A SENSITIVITY OF 38 MICRO VOLT PER ELECTRON, ELECTRONIC SHUTTER |
66 dB |
5280 |
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Onsemi |
IMAGE SENSOR,CCD |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
RECTANGULAR |
5.5X5.5 |
15.5 V |
47.24 mm |
45.34 inch |
1.7 |
3.61 mm |
14.5 V |
70 Cel |
6576 |
-50 Cel |
SOLDER |
40 Mbps |
4 fps |
11 mA |
INTERLINE |
IT HAS A SENSITIVITY OF 34 MICRO VOLT PER ELECTRON |
64 dB |
4384 |
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Onsemi |
IMAGE SENSOR,CCD |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
RECTANGULAR |
5.5X5.5 |
15.5 V |
47.24 mm |
45.34 inch |
15 |
11/8 |
CCD Image Sensors |
3.61 mm |
14.5 V |
70 Cel |
6644 |
-50 Cel |
SOLDER |
40 Mbps |
4 fps |
11 mA |
INTERLINE |
IT HAS A SENSITIVITY OF 34 MICRO VOLT PER ELECTRON |
64 dB |
4452 |
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Onsemi |
IMAGE SENSOR,CCD |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
RECTANGULAR |
5.5X5.5 |
6 V |
33 mm |
29.97 inch |
2/3 |
4.61 mm |
4.5 V |
40 Cel |
1920 |
-40 Cel |
SOLDER |
60 fps |
INTERLINE |
IT HAS A SENSITIVITY OF 44 MICRO VOLT PER ELECTRON, ELECTRONIC SHUTTER, IT ALSO HAVE DYNAMIC RANGE 60 AND 86 DB |
ALUMINIUM |
68 dB |
1080 |
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Onsemi |
IMAGE SENSOR,CCD |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
ANALOG VOLTAGE |
RECTANGULAR |
7.4X7.4 |
15.5 V |
33.02 mm |
20.32 inch |
4.44 mm |
14.5 V |
1600 |
SOLDER |
40 Mbps |
INTERLINE |
SENSITIVITY IS 30 UV/ELECTRON |
60 dB |
1200 |
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Onsemi |
IMAGE SENSOR,CCD |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
ANALOG VOLTAGE |
RECTANGULAR |
7.4X7.4 |
15.5 V |
33.02 mm |
20.32 inch |
3.56 mm |
14.5 V |
1600 |
SOLDER |
40 Mbps |
INTERLINE |
SENSITIVITY IS 14 UV/ELECTRON, ELECTRONIC SHUTTER |
60 dB |
1200 |
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Onsemi |
IMAGE SENSOR,CCD |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
ANALOG VOLTAGE |
RECTANGULAR |
7.4X7.4 |
15.5 V |
35.56 mm |
25.65 inch |
4.95 mm |
14.5 V |
2048 |
SOLDER |
40 Mbps |
INTERLINE |
SENSITIVITY 16 UV/ELECTRON, ELECTRONIC SHUTTER |
60 dB |
2048 |
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Onsemi |
IMAGE SENSOR,CCD |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
CURRENT OUTPUT |
RECTANGULAR |
12X12 |
17 V |
63.8 mm |
51.25 inch |
3.45 mm |
14.8 V |
60 Cel |
3024 |
-50 Cel |
SOLDER |
FULL FRAME |
IT HAS A OUTPUT SENSITIVITY OF 24 MICROVOLT PER ELECTRON; IT ALSO OPERATES AT DYNAMIC RANGE 75 DB AT 20 MHZ LINEAR |
CERAMIC |
84 dB |
3024 |
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Onsemi |
IMAGE SENSOR,CCD |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
RECTANGULAR |
9X9 |
15.5 V |
14.75 V |
768 |
SOLDER |
10 Mbps |
FULL FRAME |
IT HAS A SENSITIVITY OF 10 MICRO VOLT PER ELECTRON |
CERAMIC |
76 dB |
512 |
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Onsemi |
IMAGE SENSOR,CCD |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
RECTANGULAR |
5.5X5.5 |
15.5 V |
47.24 mm |
45.34 inch |
15 |
11/8 |
CCD Image Sensors |
3.61 mm |
14.5 V |
70 Cel |
6644 |
-50 Cel |
SOLDER |
40 Mbps |
4 fps |
11 mA |
INTERLINE |
IT HAS A SENSITIVITY OF 34 MICRO VOLT PER ELECTRON |
64 dB |
4452 |
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Onsemi |
IMAGE SENSOR,CMOS |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
DIGITAL VOLTAGE |
RECTANGULAR |
4.7X4.7 |
2.1 V |
50 MHz |
42.5 mm |
38.1 inch |
1 |
4.65 mm |
1.9 V |
80 Cel |
2832 |
-40 Cel |
SOLDER |
SPI INTERFACE |
160 fps |
FRAME |
IT ALSO HAVE ANALOG SUPPLY VOLTAGE FROM 1.71 TO 1.89V, GLOBAL SHUTTER, ROLLING SHUTTER |
CERAMIC |
74 dB |
2128 |
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Onsemi |
IMAGE SENSOR,CCD |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
CURRENT OUTPUT |
RECTANGULAR |
7.4X7.4 |
15.3 V |
43.5 mm |
41 inch |
4/3 |
5.62 mm |
14.7 V |
60 Cel |
2096 |
-50 Cel |
SOLDER |
40 Mbps |
9 mA |
INTERLINE |
IT HAS OUTPUT SENSITIVITY OF 45 MICRO VOLT PER ELECTRON |
GLASS |
92 dB |
2096 |
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Onsemi |
IMAGE SENSOR,CMOS |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
DIGITAL VOLTAGE |
SQUARE |
-0.50-3.80V |
12X12 |
2.75 V |
33 MHz |
42 mm |
42 inch |
0.96 |
3.25 mm |
2.25 V |
60 Cel |
2048 |
0 Cel |
SOLDER |
66 Mbps |
3-WIRE INTERFACE |
15 fps |
50 mA |
FULL FRAME |
ELECTRONIC SHUTTER |
CERAMIC |
66 dB |
2048 |
|||||||
Onsemi |
IMAGE SENSOR,CMOS |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
ANALOG VOLTAGE |
RECTANGULAR |
0.50-3V |
8X8 |
3.3 V |
15 MHz |
45.5 mm |
32.4 inch |
3.38 mm |
50 Cel |
0 Cel |
SOLDER |
SPI INTERFACE |
3.25 fps |
FULL FRAME |
ROLLING SHUTTER |
65 dB |
Image sensors are electronic devices that capture images and convert them into digital signals that can be processed and stored in electronic devices such as cameras, smartphones, and security systems. They are a critical component of digital imaging technology and have revolutionized the way we capture and store visual information.
Image sensors work by detecting and converting light into electrical signals. They typically consist of a grid of millions of tiny photodiodes, each of which generates an electrical charge in response to the amount of light it receives. When light enters the sensor, it is absorbed by the photodiodes, which generate a corresponding electrical signal. The signals from each photodiode are then combined to form a digital image.
There are two main types of image sensors: charge-coupled devices (CCDs) and complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) sensors. CCDs are the older of the two technologies and are characterized by their high image quality, low noise, and low power consumption. CMOS sensors, on the other hand, are more modern and are known for their high-speed performance, low power consumption, and lower cost.
Image sensors are widely used in a variety of applications, including digital cameras, smartphones, security systems, and medical imaging. They have also enabled the development of new technologies such as virtual and augmented reality, self-driving cars, and facial recognition.