CCD LINEAR IMAGE SENSOR The TCD1500C is a CCD (Charge-Coupled Device) image sensor manufactured by **Toshiba (TOS)**. Below are its specifications, descriptions, and features based on factual information:
### **Specifications:**
- **Type:** Full-frame transfer CCD image sensor
- **Effective Pixels:** 5000 (H) × 1 (V)
- **Total Pixels:** 5340 (H) × 1 (V)
- **Pixel Size:** 7μm (H) × 7μm (V)
- **Photosensitive Area:** 35mm (H) × 7μm (V)
- **Clock Frequency:** Up to 20MHz
- **Outputs:** 2-channel (dual output for high-speed readout)
- **Saturation Signal:** 60,000 electrons (typ.)
- **Dynamic Range:** 3,000:1 (typ.)
- **Dark Signal:** 0.5nA/cm² (typ.)
- **Spectral Response Range:** 400nm to 1100nm
- **Operating Temperature:** -10°C to +50°C
### **Descriptions:**
- Designed for **high-speed, high-resolution line-scan applications** such as document scanners, industrial inspection, and optical measurement systems.
- Features **low noise and high sensitivity** with dual output amplifiers for improved readout speed.
- **Monochrome output** (no color filter array).
- Requires external driving pulses for operation (horizontal and vertical transfer clocks).
### **Features:**
- **High Resolution:** 5000 effective pixels for detailed imaging.
- **High-Speed Readout:** Dual-output design enables fast data transfer.
- **Wide Dynamic Range:** Suitable for varying light conditions.
- **Low Dark Current:** Reduces noise in long-exposure applications.
- **Broad Spectral Response:** Effective in both visible and near-infrared (NIR) ranges.
This sensor is commonly used in **industrial, scientific, and scanning applications** where precise linear imaging is required.
