As the need for sub-lux imaging solutions expands in surveillance, medical, scientific, and defense markets, customers are looking for new options that provide the critical performance required in these applications. The new products allow customers to choose from a variety of resolutions, pixel sizes, sensitivities, coluor configurations, and packaging options in our IT-EMCCD portfolio to meet their low-light imaging needs.
Herb Erhardt, Vice President and General Manager, Industrial Solutions Division, Image Sensor Group at ON Semiconductor
Interline Transfer EMCCD devices combine two established imaging technologies with a unique output structure to enable a new class of low-noise, high-dynamic range imaging. While Interline Transfer CCDs provide excellent image quality and uniformity with a highly efficient electronic shutter, this technology is not always ideal for very low-light imaging. And while EMCCD image sensors excel under low-light conditions, they historically have only been available as low resolution devices with limited dynamic range. Combining these technologies allows the low-noise architecture of EMCCD to be extended to multi-megapixel resolutions, and an innovative output design allows both standard CCD (normal-gain) and EMCCD (high-gain) outputs to be utilised for a single image capture - extending dynamic range and scene detection from sunlight to starlight in a single image.
Engineering grade versions of the KAE-04471 are now available, with production versions available in 2Q17. Engineering grade versions of the KAE-02152 in both a standard package as well as a package incorporating an integrated thermoelectric cooler are also available, with production versions of both configurations available in 3Q17. All IT‑EMCCD devices ship in ceramic micro-PGA packages, and are available in both Monochrome and Bayer Coluor configurations.
Evaluation kits for devices in the IT-EMCCD portfolio allow the full performance of this technology to be examined and reviewed under real-world conditions. Customers can purchase an evaluation kit, or enquire about an on-site demonstration of IT-EMCCD devices, by contacting their local ON Semiconductor sales representative.
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