I M A G E S E N S O R
CCD area image sensor
S9970/S9971 series
Low dark signal · low readout noise/front-illuminated FFT-CCD
S9970/S9971 series are families of FFT-CCD image sensors specifically designed for low-light-level detection in scientific applications.
S9970/S9971 series offer lower dark current and lower readout noise than S7010/S7011 series that have been marketed. By using the binning
operation, S9970/S9971 series can be used as a linear image sensor having a long aperture in the direction of the device length. This makes
S9970/S9971 series ideally suited for use in spectrophotometry. The binning operation offers significant improvement in S/N and signal
processing speed compared with conventional methods by which signals are digitally added by an external circuit. S9970/S9971 series also
feature low noise and low dark signal (MPP mode operation). This enables low-light-level detection and long integration time, thus achieving a
wide dynamic range.
S9970/S9971 series have an effective pixel size of 24 × 24 µm and are available in image areas ranging from 12.288 (H) × 1.44 (V) mm2 (512 ×
60 pixels) up to a large image area of 24.576 (H) × 6.048 (V) mm2 (1024 × 252 pixels). S9970/S9971 series are pin compatible with S7010/S7011
series. (Operating conditions are a little bit changed from S7010/S7011 series.)
Features
Applications
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Low dark signal: 10 e /pixel/s Typ. (0 ˚C, MPP mode)
Fluorescence spectrometer, ICP
Raman spectrometer
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Low readout noise: 4 e rms Typ.
512 (H) × 60 (V) to 1024 (H) × 252 (V) pixel format
Pixel size: 24 × 24 µm
Line/pixel binning
Industrial inspection requiring
Semiconductor inspection
DNA sequencer
100 % fill factor
Low-light-level detection
Wide dynamic range
MPP operation
ꢀ Selection guide
Suitable
multichannel
Detector head
Number of
total pixels
Number of
active pixels
Active area
[mm (H) × mm (V)]
Type No.
Cooling
S9970-0906
S9970-1006
S9970-1007
S9970-1008
S9971-0906
S9971-1006
S9971-1007
S9971-1008
532 × 64
1044 × 64
1044 × 128
1044 × 256
532 × 64
1044 × 64
1044 × 128
1044 × 256
512 × 60
1024 × 60
1024 × 124
1024 × 252
512 × 60
1024 × 60
1024 × 124
1024 × 252
12.288 × 1.440
24.576 × 1.440
24.576 × 2.976
24.576 × 6.048
12.288 × 1.440
24.576 × 1.440
24.576 × 2.976
24.576 × 6.048
Non-cooled
C7020
C7021
C7025
One-stage
TE-cooled
ꢀ General ratings
Parameter
Specification
24 (H) × 24 (V) µm
2 phase
Pixel size
Vertical clock phase
Horizontal clock phase
Output circuit
2 phase
One-stage MOSFET source follower
Package
24 pin ceramic DIP (refer to dimensional outlines)
S9970 series: quartz glass
Window *1
S9971 series: sapphire glass
*1: Temporary window type (ex. S9970-0906N) and UV coat type (ex. S9970-0906UV) are available upon request.
(Temporary window is fixed by tape to protect the CCD chip and wire bonding.)
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