S9971

The series are families of FFT-CCD image sensors specifically designed for low-light-level detection in scientific applications. S9970/S9971 series offer lower dark current and lower readout noise than S7010/S7011 series that have been marketed. By using the binning operation, S9970/S9971 series can be used as a linear image sensor having a long aperture in the direction of the device length. This makes S9970/S9971 series ideally suited for use in spectrophotometry. The binning operation offers significant improvement in S/N and signal processing speed compared with conventional methods by which signals are digitally added by an external circuit.The series also feature low noise and low dark signal (MPP mode operation). This enables low-light-level detection and long integration time, thus achieving a wide dynamic range.

The series have an effective pixel size of 24 * 24 m and are available in image areas ranging from 12.288 (H) * 1.44 (V) mm2 (512 * 60 pixels) up to a large image area of 24.576 (H) * 6.048 (V) mm2 (1024 * 252 pixels). S9970/S9971 series are pin compatible with S7010/S7011 series. (Operating conditions are a little bit changed from S7010/S7011 series.)