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| Kodak Announces New CCD Image Sensor Technology Eastman Kodak Company has introduced a new advancement in Charge Coupled Device (CCD) image sensor technology that significantly improves performance for applied imaging applications. Kodak's new Interline Transfer CCD technology platform will be the basis for a full portfolio of image sensor products targeted to markets such as industrial and scientific imaging, starting with the newly announced KODAK KAI-01050 Image Sensor. The eighth generation of Interline Transfer CCD technology developed by Kodak, this new platform reduces pixel size by almost 50%, doubles the maximum frame rate available from the image sensor, and provides a significant increase in image quality compared to the previous technology generation. With these advancements, customers working in applied markets will have access to new levels of performance, improving the capabilities and performance of their imaging systems. Kodak's new Interline Transfer CCD platform was developed using a "clean sheet" approach, leveraging best practices in Kodak sensor design to optimize the imaging performance available from these new devices. To facilitate the design process for camera manufacturers, Kodak will also use a common package layout with shared electrical specifications where possible for image sensors commercialized using this new technology, allowing manufacturers to develop a single camera design that can easily support multiple sensors. The KODAK KAI-01050 Image Sensor is the first product to be commercialized using Kodak's new Interline Transfer CCD technology. With a 1024 x 1024 array of 5.5 micron pixels, the sensor provides a readout speed of up to 120 frame-per-second in a ?-inch optical format. Engineering grade devices of the KAI-01050 are currently available, with volume production planned for early 2008. write your comments about the article :: © 2007 Computing News :: home page |