Optics & Photonics News Magazine
April 1995 Issue
April 1995 Issue
Feature Articles
Scientific Charge-Coupled Devices: Past, Present, and Future
Janesick and Blouke provide a back-to-basics article on charge-coupled devices and outline their current and potential applications.
by James R. Janesick and Morley BloukeHigh Frame Rate Electronic Imaging
Hughes discusses high-speed imagers, their economic and technological impact as well as requirements for high- speed applications.
by Gary HughesCharge-Coupled Devices In Infrared Imaging
Mooney describes the quest for a high-temperature infrared imaging device and shows how platinum silicide complements charge-coupled devices in achieving that end.
by Jon MooneyConsumer Ccds: Masterpieces Of 3-D Integration
The development of CCDs for consumer applications is driven by cost reduction considerations. In this very competitive, high-volume market (over 10 million CCDs per year) the drive is toward an ever lower cost for a CCD camera while maintaining (or even improving) performance and adding extra features.
by Albert J. Theuwissen and Jan T. Bosiers