Hermanus Leonardus Peek

A 1/3" progressive scan 1280(H) x960(V) FT-CCD for digital still camera applications.

A 1/3” progressive scan QGA-format 1280(H) x 960(V) FT-CCD imager with 3.7x3.7 pm2 pixels designed for digital still camera applications is presented. A reduced storage section in combination with subsampling allows the generation of a color NTSC compatible signal.

A 2/3" 2-M pixel progressive scan FT-CCD for digital still camera applications

The first 2M-pixel CCD image sensor especially developed for digital still camera applications is presented. The sensor can be operated in various modes, to best suit the camera requirements. High-quality full resolution images are obtained using the cameras mechanical shutter. A variety of subsampled color images of reduced vertical resolution can be generated by simply changing the pulse pattern, allowing, e.g. real-time preview mode on the cameras LCD display, or fast auto-focus mode. The sensor output amplifier combines low noise and excellent linearity with a high conversion factor.