NMOS linear image sensor S3921/S3924 series
Hamamatsu provides the following driver circuits and related products (sold separately).
Product name
Type No.
C7885
Content
Feature
Low price
Single power supply (+15 V) operation
Boxcar waveform output
Low cost driver circuit
Driver circuit
C7885G
C7885 + C8225-02
Pulse generator
Cable
C8225-02
A8226
C7885 series
C7883 to C7885 series
BNC, length 1 m
Figure 9 Readout circuit example and timing chart
+5 V
+5 V
+
10 kΩ
Vdd
Rf
EOS
st
1
st
1
EOS
st
DUMMY
VIDEO
OPEN
Rs 10 kΩ
1
2
2
2
ACTIVE
VIDEO
–
Reset
+2.5 V
Reset
+
+
Reset V
(Vscd)
Vscg
Vss
Reset
Vsub
+15 V
NC
KMPDC0028EA
KMPDC0027EA
ꢀ Anti-blooming function
If the incident light intensity is higher than the saturation charge level, even partially, a signal charge in excess of the saturation
charge cannot accumulate in the photodiode. This excessive charge flows out into the video line degrading the signal purity. To
avoid this problem and maintain the signal purity, applying the same voltage as the Reset V voltage to the saturation control drain
and grounding the saturation control gate are effective. If the incident light intensity is extremely high, a positive bias should be
applied to the saturation control gate. The larger the voltage applied to the saturation control gate, the higher the function for
suppressing the excessive saturation charge will be. However, this voltage also lowers the amount of saturation charge, so an
optimum bias voltage should be selected.
ꢀ Auxiliary functions
1) All reset
In normal operation, the accumulated charge in each photodiode is reset when the signal is read out. Besides this method that
uses the readout line, S3921/S3924 series can reset the photodiode charge by applying a pulse to the saturation control gate.
The amplitude of this pulse should be equal to the φ1, φ2, φst, Reset φ pulses and the pulse width should be longer than 5 µs.
When the saturation control gate is set at the “High” level, all photodiodes are reset to the saturation control drain potential.
Conversely, when the saturation control gate is set at the “Low” level (0 V), the signal charge accumulates in each photodiode
without being reset.
2) Dummy video
S3921/S3924 series have a dummy video line. Positive-polarity video signals with the DC offset remove can be obtained by
differential amplification of the active video line and dummy video line outputs. When not needed, leave this unconnected.
ꢀ Precautions for using NMOS linear image sensors
1) Electrostatic countermeasures
NMOS linear image sensors are designed to resist static electrical charges. However, take sufficient cautions and countermea-
sures to prevent damage from static charges when handling the sensors.
2) Window
If dust or grime sticks to the surface of the light input window, it appears as a black blemish or smear on the image. Before using
the image sensor, the window surface should be cleaned. Wipe off the window surface with a soft cloth, cleaning paper or
cotton swab slightly moistened with organic solvent such as alcohol, and then lightly blow away with compressed air. Do not
rub the window with dry cloth or cotton swab as this may generate static electricity.
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Specifications are subject to change without notice. No patent rights are granted to any of the circuits described herein. ©2005 Hamamatsu Photonics K.K.
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Cat. No. KMPD1044E01
Oct. 2005 DN