Milpitas, CA (PRWEB) July 27, 2006 -- Fairchild Imaging announced today the release of their latest 2k x 2k CCD, the CCD 3041. This four megapixel device is the next evolution of Fairchild Imaging's family of high performance scientific image sensors and replaces the CCD 442A and CCD 447.

The CCD 3041 is a full-frame multiport charge coupled device (CCD) designed for advanced scientific, medical and industrial digital imaging applications. The focal plane array (FPA) consists of 2048 horizontal by 2048 vertical imaging elements delivering four megapixel resolution. Pixel pitch is 15µm which provides high dynamic range (16-bit) that can be further enhanced by utilizing the device's support for on-chip binning. The CCD 3041 is available in a front- or back-illuminated architecture and has a 100% fill factor. With peak quantum efficiency (QE) over 90% this CCD offers exceptional light collection for photon-starved imaging applications.

Fairchild Imaging designs its imagers with the camera designer in mind. The CCD 3041 provides the critical features necessary for CCD camera manufacturers to realize the utmost performance from their imaging systems. A single stage source-follower output amplifier design was chosen for the ultimate low noise performance. The CCD has four outputs that provide high frame-rate while maintaining the low readout noise inherent in these high performance amplifiers. According to Colin Earle, Director of Sales and Marketing at Fairchild Imaging, «the multiport architecture of the CCD 3041 enables leading CCD camera designers to develop real-time imaging systems with low-light scientific performance». In addition to the low-noise high-speed readout architecture, the device has been optimized for use in peltier-cooled low-light-level imaging systems by minimizing the package size and weight. The minimalist ceramic package reduces the heat load of the sensor and allows for efficient thermo-electric (TE) cooling.

About Fairchild Imaging

Fairchild Imaging is a designer and manufacturer of CCD and CMOS image sensors and cameras for aerospace, defense, dental, industrial, medical and scientific imaging. Located in Milpitas, CA, Fairchild Imaging is a privately held corporation whose major investors include The Carlyle Group, BAE Systems, and management. Information about Fairchild Imaging is available on the worldwide Web at http://www.fairchildimaging.com.

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