I M A G E S E N S O R
CCD area image sensor
S9972/S9973 series
Front-illuminated FFT-CCD, high IR sensitivity
S9972/S9973 series are families of FFT-CCD image sensors specifically designed for low-light-level detection in scientific applications. By using
the binning operation, S9972/S9973 series can be used as a linear image sensor having a long aperture in the direction of the device length. This
makes S9972/S9973 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. S9972/S9973 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.
S9972/S9973 series have an effective pixel size of 24 × 24 µm and are available in image areas of 24.576 (H) × 2.976 (V) mm2 (1024 × 124
pixels) and 24.576 (H) × 6.048 (V) mm2 (1024 × 252 pixels). S9972/S9973 series are pin compatible with S9970/S9971 series. (Operating
conditions and characteristics are a little bit different from S9970/S9971 series.)
Features
Applications
1024 (H) × 124 (V) and 1024 (H) × 252 (V) pixel format
Pixel size: 24 × 24 µm
Line/pixel binning
100 % fill factor
Wide dynamic range
Low dark signal
Fluorescence spectrometer, ICP
Raman spectrometer
Industrial inspection requiring
Semiconductor inspection
DNA sequencer
Low-light-level detection
Low readout noise
MPP operation
High IR sensitivity
ꢀ Selection guide
Type No.
Active area
[mm (H) × mm (V)]
24.576 × 2.976
24.576 × 6.048
24.576 × 2.976
24.576 × 6.048
Cooling
Number of total pixels
Number of active pixels
S9972-1007
S9972-1008
S9973-1007
S9973-1008
1044 × 128
1044 × 256
1044 × 128
1044 × 256
1024 × 124
1024 × 252
1024 × 124
1024 × 252
Non-cooled
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)
S9972 series: quartz glass
Window *1
S9973 series: sapphire glass
*1: Temporary window type and UV coat type are available upon request.
(Temporary window is fixed by tape to protect the CCD chip and wire bonding.)
Temporary window type: expressed by “N” ex. S9972-1007N
UV coat type: expressed by “UV” ex. S9972-1007UV
PRELIMINARY DATA
Nov. 2005
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