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From: tan@ee.rochester.edu (Chak Tan)
Newsgroups: sci.electronics,sci.physics
Subject: 2-D image sensors
Keywords: 2-D image sensors, CCD
Message-ID: <1990Jul24.152210.13767@ee.rochester.edu>
Date: 24 Jul 90 15:22:10 GMT
Reply-To: tan@ee.rochester.edu
Organization: University of Rochester Department of Electrical Engineering
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Hi all,

I'm working on a project which requires the service of some type of
relatively inexpensive area imaging sensor.  The ideal would be an X-Y
addressable device with 100X100 to 256X256 resolution and 25 to 40 micron
element size.  I'm willing to consider complete cameras if they offer
precise control needed for windowing.  High resolution frame transfer CCDs
would work as a last resort.

So far, I've had little luck in obtaining device information from
manufacturers.  A local source for CCD arrays, Kodak, is reluctant to talk
about their products much less selling them.  Seiko Epson/SMOS supposedly
makes the HD7010 (a 244X244 pixel X-Y addressable CCD) but the
representitives I've contacted have no clue of its existance.  Micron
Technology no longer manufacture their OPTIRAM products.  One bright spot is
that I have received promotional literature on the ITT Vidisector Image
Dissectors; this item seems promising but I've had zero experience with this
type of device.  Hence, any information would be appreciated.  In fact, any
suggestions regarding area image sensors, companies to contact for such
devices, and design ideas would be of great help.

Emailed responses would be best for me.  I'll summarize to the net if enough
people are also interested in this info (please email me if you are).

Thanks in advance.