SONY ICX406AQF

ICX406AQF
Diagonal 8.98mm (Type 1/1.8) Frame Readout CCD Image Sensor with a Square Pixel for Color Cameras
Description
The ICX406AQF is a diagonal 8.98mm (Type 1/1.8)
interline CCD solid-state image sensor with a square
pixel array and 3.98M effective pixels. Frame readout
allows all pixels' signals to be output independently
within approximately 1/3.33 second.
Also, number of vertical pixels decimation allows
output of 30 frames per second in high frame rate
readout mode.
This chip features an electronic shutter with
variable charge-storage time.
R, G, B primary color mosaic filters are used as the
color filters, and at the same time high sensitivity and
low dark current are achieved through the adoption
of Super HAD CCD technology.
This chip is suitable for applications such as
electronic still cameras, etc.
20 pin SOP (Plastic)
Features
• Supprots frame readout
• High horizontal and vertical resolution
• Supports high frame rate readout mode: 30 frames/s, 25 frames/s,
AF1 mode: 60 frames/s, 50 frames/s,
AF2 mode: 120 frames/s, 100 frames/s
• Square pixel
• Horizontal drive frequency: 18MHz
• No voltage adjustments (reset gate and substrate bias are not adjusted.)
• R, G, B primary color mosaic filters on chip
• High sensitivity, low dark current
• Continuous variable-speed shutter
• Excellent anti-blooming characteristics
• Exit pupil distance recommended range –20 to –100mm
• 20-pin high-precision plastic package
Pin 1
2
V
12
16
Pin 11
H
56
Optical black position
(Top View)
Device Structure
• Interline CCD image sensor
• Total number of pixels:
2384 (H) × 1734 (V) approx. 4.13M pixels
• Number of effective pixels: 2312 (H) × 1720 (V) approx. 3.98M pixels
• Number of active pixels:
2308 (H) × 1712 (V) approx. 3.95M pixels diagonal 8.980mm
• Number of recommended recording pixels:
2272 (H) × 1740 (V) approx. 3.87M pixels diagonal 8.875mm aspect ratio 4:3
• Chip size:
8.10mm (H) × 6.64mm (V)
• Unit cell size:
3.125µm (H) × 3.125µm (V)
• Optical black:
Horizontal (H) direction: Front 16 pixels, rear 56 pixels
Vertical (V) direction: Front 12 pixels, rear 2 pixels
• Number of dummy bits:
Horizontal 28
Vertical 1 (even fields only)
• Substrate material:
Silicon
∗ Super HAD CCD is a trademark of Sony Corporation. The Super HAD CCD is a version of Sony's high performance CCD HAD (HoleAccumulation Diode) sensor with sharply improved sensitivity by the incorporation of a new semiconductor technology developed by Sony
Corporation.
Sony reserves the right to change products and specifications without prior notice. This information does not convey any license by
any implication or otherwise under any patents or other right. Application circuits shown, if any, are typical examples illustrating the
operation of the devices. Sony cannot assume responsibility for any problems arising out of the use of these circuits.
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E01331-PS
ICX406AQF
GND
TEST
TEST
Vφ1B
Vφ1A
Vφ2
Vφ3B
Vφ3A
Vφ4
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Vertical register
VOUT
Block Diagram and Pin Configuration
(Top View)
Gb
B
Gb
B
R
Gr
R
Gr
Gb
B
Gb
B
R
Gr
R
Gr
Gb
B
Gb
B
R
Gr
R
Gr
Note)
Horizontal register
17
φSUB
CSUB
18
19
: Photo sensor
20
Hφ2
16
Hφ1
15
VL
14
GND
φRG
13
Hφ1
12
Hφ2
11
VDD
Note)
Pin Description
Pin No.
Symbol
Description
Pin No.
Symbol
Description
1
Vφ4
Vertical register transfer clock
11
VDD
Supply voltage
2
Vφ3A
Vertical register transfer clock
12
φRG
Reset gate clock
3
Vφ3B
Vertical register transfer clock
13
Hφ2
Horizontal register transfer clock
4
Vφ2
Vertical register transfer clock
14
Hφ1
Horizontal register transfer clock
5
Vφ1A
Vertical register transfer clock
15
GND
GND
6
Vφ1B
16
φSUB
7
TEST
Vertical register transfer clock
Test pin∗1
17
CSUB
Substrate clock
Substrate bias∗2
8
TEST
Test pin∗1
18
VL
Protective transistor bias
9
GND
GND
19
Hφ1
Horizontal register transfer clock
10
VOUT
Signal output
20
Hφ2
Horizontal register transfer clock
∗1 Leave this pin open.
∗2 DC bias is generated within the CCD, so that this pin should be grounded externally through a capacitance
of 0.1µF.
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ICX406AQF
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Item
Ratings
Unit
VDD, VOUT, φRG – φSUB
–40 to +12
V
Vφ1A, Vφ1B, Vφ3A, Vφ3B – φSUB
–50 to +15
V
Vφ2, Vφ4, VL – φSUB
–50 to +0.3
V
Hφ1, Hφ2, GND – φSUB
–40 to +0.3
V
CSUB – φSUB
–25 to
V
VDD, VOUT, φRG, CSUB – GND
–0.3 to +22
V
Vφ1A, Vφ1B, Vφ2, Vφ3A, Vφ3B, Vφ4 – GND
–10 to +18
V
Hφ1, Hφ2 – GND
–10 to +6.5
V
Vφ1A, Vφ1B, Vφ3A, Vφ3B – VL
–0.3 to +28
V
Vφ2, Vφ4, Hφ1, Hφ2, GND – VL
–0.3 to +15
V
to +15
V
Hφ1 – Hφ2
–6.5 to +6.5
V
Hφ1, Hφ2 – Vφ4
–10 to +16
V
Storage temperature
–30 to +80
°C
Guaranteed temperature of performance
–10 to +60
°C
Operating temperature
–10 to +75
°C
Against φSUB
Against GND
Against VL
Voltage difference between vertical clock input pins
Between input
clock pins
∗1 +24V (Max.) when clock width < 10µs, clock duty factor < 0.1%.
+16V (Max.) is guaranteed for turning on or off power supply.
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Remarks
∗1
ICX406AQF
Bias Conditions
Symbol
Item
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Unit
14.55
15.0
∗1
15.45
V
Supply voltage
VDD
Protective transistor bias
VL
Substrate clock
φSUB
∗2
Reset gate clock
φRG
∗2
Remarks
∗1 VL setting is the VVL voltage of the vertical clock waveform, or the same voltage as the VL power supply
for the V driver should be used.
∗2 Do not apply a DC bias to the substrate clock and reset gate clock pins, because a DC bias is generated
within the CCD.
DC Characteristics
Item
Symbol
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Unit
IDD
3.0
7.0
10.0
mA
Supply current
Remarks
Clock Voltage Conditions
Item
Readout clock voltage
Vertical transfer clock
voltage
Horizontal transfer
clock voltage
Reset gate clock
voltage
Substrate clock voltage
Waveform
Diagram
Min.
Typ.
Max. Unit
VVT
14.55
15.0
15.45
V
1
VVH1, VVH2
–0.05
0
0.05
V
2
VVH3, VVH4
–0.2
0
0.05
V
2
VVL1, VVL2,
VVL3, VVL4
–8.0
–7.5
–7.0
V
2
VVL = (VVL3 + VVL4)/2
VφV
6.8
7.5
8.05
V
2
VφV = VVHn – VVLn (n = 1 to 4)
Symbol
Remarks
VVH = (VVH1 + VVH2)/2
VVH3 – VVH
–0.25
0.1
V
2
VVH4 – VVH
–0.25
0.1
V
2
VVHH
0.9
V
2
High-level coupling
VVHL
0.9
V
2
High-level coupling
VVLH
0.9
V
2
Low-level coupling
VVLL
0.7
V
2
Low-level coupling
VφH
4.75
5.0
5.25
V
3
VHL
–0.05
0
0.05
V
3
VCR
0.8
2.5
V
3
VφRG
3.0
3.3
5.25
V
4
VRGLH – VRGLL
0.4
V
4
Low-level coupling
VRGL – VRGLm
0.5
V
4
Low-level coupling
23.5
V
5
VφSUB
21.5
22.5
–4–
Cross-point voltage
ICX406AQF
Clock Equivalent Circuit Constants
Item
Symbol
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Unit Remarks
CφV1A, CφV3A
1200
pF
CφV1B, CφV3B
4700
pF
CφV2, CφV4
3300
pF
CφV1A2, CφV3A4
470
pF
CφV1B2, CφV3B4
560
pF
CφV23A, CφV41A
150
pF
CφV23B, CφV41B
220
pF
CφV1A3A
39
pF
CφV1B3B
220
pF
CφV1A3B, CφV1B3A
56
pF
CφV24
82
pF
CφV1A1B, CφV3A3B
68
pF
Capacitance between horizontal transfer
clock and GND
CφH1, CφH2
36
pF
Capacitance between horizontal transfer
clocks
CφHH
91
pF
Capacitance between reset gate clock and
GND
CφRG
8
pF
Capacitance between substrate clock and
GND
CφSUB
1000
pF
Vertical transfer clock series resistor
R1A, R1B, R2,
R3A, R3B, R4
62
Ω
Vertical transfer clock ground resistor
RGND
18
Ω
Horizontal transfer clock series resistor
RφH
15
Ω
Capacitance between vertical transfer clock
and GND
Capacitance between vertical transfer
clocks
Vφ2
R2
CφV1A3A
CφV23B
CφV23A
Vφ3A
R3A
CφV24
CφV1A2
Vφ1A
R1A
CφV1B2
CφV1A
CφV1A1B
CφV1B3A
CφV1B
CφV41A
Vφ1B
RφH
CφV2
CφV3A
Hφ2
RφH
RφH
CφHH
Hφ1
CφV3A3B
CφV1A3B
CφV3B
Hφ2
CφH1
R1B CφV4
CφV41B
RφH
Hφ1
CφH2
CφV3A4 R3B
Vφ3B
CφV3B4
RGND
CφV1B3B
R4
Vφ4
Vertical transfer clock equivalent circuit
Horizontal transfer clock equivalent circuit
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ICX406AQF
Drive Clock Waveform Conditions
(1) Readout clock waveform
100%
90%
φM
VVT
φM
2
10%
0%
tr
twh
0V
tf
(2) Vertical transfer clock waveform
Vφ1A, Vφ1B
Vφ3A, Vφ3B
VVH1
VVHH
VVH
VVHL
VVHL
VVH3
VVHL
VVL1
VVHH
VVHH
VVHH
VVH
VVHL
VVL3
VVLH
VVLH
VVLL
VVLL
VVL
VVL
Vφ2
Vφ4
VVHH
VVHH
VVH
VVH
VVHH
VVHH
VVHL
VVHL
VVH2 VVHL
VVH4
VVHL
VVLH
VVL2VVLH
VVLL
VVLL
VVL
VVL4
VVH = (VVH1 + VVH2)/2
VVL = (VVL3 + VVL4)/2
VφV = VVHn – VVLn (n = 1 to 4)
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VVL
ICX406AQF
(3) Horizontal transfer clock waveform
tr
tf
twh
Hφ2
90%
VCR
VφH
twl
VφH
2
10%
Hφ1
VHL
two
Cross-point voltage for the Hφ1 rising side of the horizontal transfer clocks Hφ1 and Hφ2 waveforms is VCR.
The overlap period for twh and twl of horizontal transfer clocks Hφ1 and Hφ2 is two.
(4) Reset gate clock waveform
tr
twh
tf
VRGH
RG waveform
twl
VφRG
Point A
VRGLH
VRGL
VRGLL
VRGLm
VRGLH is the maximum value and VRGLL is the minimum value of the coupling waveform during the period from
Point A in the above diagram until the rising edge of RG.
In addition, VRGL is the average value of VRGLH and VRGLL.
VRGL = (VRGLH + VRGLL)/2
Assuming VRGH is the minimum value during the interval with twh, then:
VφRG = VRGH – VRGL
Negative overshoot level during the falling edge of RG is VRGLm.
(5) Substrate clock waveform
100%
90%
φM
VφSUB
φM
2
10%
0%
VSUB
(A bias generated within the CCD)
tr
twh
–7–
tf
ICX406AQF
Clock Switching Characteristics (Horizontal drive frequency: 18MHz)
twh
Symbol
Item
VT
Vertical transfer
clock
Vφ1A, Vφ1B,
Vφ2, Vφ3A,
Vφ3B, Vφ4
3.10 3.33
tf
Unit
Remarks
0.5
µs
During readout
250 ns
When using
CXD3400N
0.5
15
Hφ1
14 19.5
14 19.5
8.5 14
8.5 14
Hφ2
14 19.5
14 19.5
8.5 14
8.5 14
Reset gate clock φRG
Substrate clock
tr
Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max.
Readout clock
Horizontal
transfer clock
twl
φSUB
7
10
37
4
Symbol
Horizontal transfer clock
Hφ1, Hφ2
ns
5
1.6 3.56
Item
ns tf ≥ tr – 2ns
0.5
0.5
µs
During drain
charge
two
Unit
Min. Typ. Max.
12 19.5
Remarks
ns
Spectral Sensitivity Characteristics (excludes lens characteristics and light source characteristics)
1.0
G
B
0.9
R
0.8
Relative Response
0.7
0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
0
400
450
500
550
Wave Length [nm]
–8–
600
650
700
ICX406AQF
Image Sensor Characteristics (horizontal drive frequency: 18MHz)
(Ta = 25°C)
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Unit
Measurement
method
Sg
180
220
285
mV
1
R
Rr
0.35
0.50
0.65
1
B
Rb
0.40
0.55
0.70
1
Saturation signal
Vsat
380
Smear
Sm
Video signal shading
SHg
Dark signal
Vdt
Dark signal shading
Item
Symbol
G Sensitivity
Sensitivity
comparison
Remarks
1/30s accumulation
mV
2
dB
3
%
4
16
mV
5
Ta = 60°C, 3.33 frame/s
∆Vdt
8
mV
6
Ta = 60°C, 3.33 frame/s, ∗2
Line crawl G
Lcg
3.8
%
7
Line crawl R
Lcr
3.8
%
7
Line crawl B
Lcb
3.8
%
7
Lag
Lag
0.5
%
8
–85
–81.2
–72
–68.0
20
25
Ta = 60°C
Frame readout mode∗1
High frame rate readout mode
Zone 0 and I
Zone 0 to II'
∗1 After closing the mechanical shutter, the smear can be reduced to below the detection limit by performing
vertical register sweep operation.
∗2 Excludes vertical dark signal shading caused by vertical register high-speed transfer.
Zone Definition of Video Signal Shading
2312 (H)
2
2
4
V
10
H
8
H
8
Zone 0, I
1720 (V)
4
Zone II, II'
V
10
Ignored region
Effective pixel region
Measurement System
CCD signal output [∗A]
CCD
C.D.S
AMP
S/H
Gr/Gb channel signal output [∗B]
S/H
R/B channel signal output [∗C]
Note) Adjust the amplifier gain so that the gain between [∗A] and [∗B], and between [∗A] and [∗C] equals 1.
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Image Sensor Characteristics Measurement Method
Measurement conditions
(1) In the following measurements, the device drive conditions are at the typical values of the bias and clock
voltage conditions, and the frame readout mode is used.
(2) In the following measurements, spot blemishes are excluded and, unless otherwise specified, the optical
black level (OB) is used as the reference for the signal output, which is taken as the value of the Gr/Gb
channel signal output or the R/B channnel signal output of the measurement system.
Color coding of this image sensor & Readout
B2
B1
Gb
B
Gb
B
R
Gr
R
Gr
Gb
B
Gb
B
R
Gr
R
Gr
A2
A1
The primary color filters of this image sensor are arranged in
the layout shown in the figure on the left (Bayer arrangement).
Gr and Gb denote the G signals on the same line as the R
signal and the B signal, respectively.
For frame readout, the A1 and A2 lines are output as signals in
the A field, and the B1 and B2 lines in the B field.
Horizontal register
Color Coding Diagram
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Readout modes
1. Readout modes list
Mode name
Frame readout mode
High frame rate readout
mode
AF1 mode
AF2 mode
Frame rate
Number of effective output lines
NTSC mode
3.33 frame/s
1720 (Odd 860, Even 860)
PAL mode
3.57 frame/s
1720 (Odd 860, Even 860)
NTSC mode
30 frame/s
215
PAL mode
25 frame/s
215
NTSC mode
60 frame/s
97
PAL mode
50 frame/s
119
NTSC mode
120 frame/s
35
PAL mode
100 frame/s
46
2. Frame readout mode, high frame rate readout mode
Frame readout mode
1st field
VOUT
High frame rate readout mode
2nd field
Gr
17
R
Gr
17
R
Gr
17
R
16
Gb
B
16
Gb
B
16
Gb
B
R
Gr
15
R
Gr
15
R
Gr
15
14
Gb
B
14
Gb
B
14
Gb
B
R
Gr
Gb
B
13
R
Gr
13
R
Gr
13
12
Gb
B
12
Gb
B
12
11
R
Gr
11
R
Gr
11
R
Gr
10
Gb
B
10
Gb
B
10
Gb
B
9
R
Gr
9
R
Gr
9
R
Gr
8
Gb
B
8
Gb
B
8
Gb
B
7
R
Gr
7
R
Gr
7
R
Gr
Gb
B
6
Gb
B
6
Gb
B
6
5
R
Gr
5
R
Gr
5
R
Gr
Gb
B
Gr
4
Gb
B
4
Gb
B
4
3
R
Gr
3
R
Gr
3
R
2
Gb
B
2
Gb
B
2
Gb
B
1
R
Gr
1
R
Gr
1
R
Gr
VOUT
VOUT
Note) Blacked out portions in the diagram indicate pixels which are not read out.
1. Frame readout mode
In this mode, all pixel signals are divided into two fields and output.
All pixel signals are read out independently, making this mode suitable for high resolution image capturing.
2. High frame rate readout mode
Output is performed at 30 frames per second by reading out 4 pixels for every 16 vertical pixels and adding
2 pixels in the horizontal CCD.
The number of output lines is 215 lines.
This readout mode emphasizes processing speed over vertical resolution.
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3. AF1 mode, AF2 mode
The AF modes increase the frame rate by cutting out a portion of the picture through high-speed elimination of
the top and bottom of the picture in high frame rate readout mode. AF1 allows 1/60s and 1/50s output, and AF2
allows 1/120s and 1/100s output, so these modes are effective for raising the auto focus (AF) speed.
Top
frame shift region
Cut-out region
Bottom
high-speed sweep region
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Number of effective lines
in high frame rate
readout mode
215
ICX406AQF
Definition of standard imaging conditions
(1) Standard imaging condition I:
Use a pattern box (luminance: 706cd/m2, color temperature of 3200K halogen source) as a subject.
(Pattern for evaluation is not applicable.) Use a testing standard lens with CM500S (t = 1.0mm) as an IR
cut filter and image at F5.6. The luminous intensity to the sensor receiving surface at this point is defined
as the standard sensitivity testing luminous intensity.
(2) Standard imaging condition II:
Image a light source (color temperature of 3200K) with a uniformity of brightness within 2% at all angles.
Use a testing standard lens with CM500S (t = 1.0mm) as an IR cut filter. The luminous intensity is adjusted
to the value indicated in each testing item by the lens diaphragm.
(3)Standard imaging condition III:
Image a light source (color temperature of 3200K) with a uniformity of brightness within 2% at all angles.
Use a testing standard lens (exit pupil distance –33mm) with CM500S (t = 1.0mm) as an IR cut filter. The
luminous intensity is adjusted to the value indicated in each testing item by the lens diagram.
1. G Sensitivity, sensitivity comparison
Set to the standard imaging condition I. After setting the electronic shutter mode with a shutter speed of
1/100s, measure the signal outputs (VGr, VGb, VR and VB) at the center of each Gr, Gb, R and B channel
screen, and substitute the values into the following formulas.
VG = (VGr + VGb) /2
Sg = VG × 100 [mV]
30
Rr = VR/VG
Rb = VB/VG
2. Saturation signal
Set to the standard imaging condition II. After adjusting the luminous intensity to 20 times the intensity with
the average value of the Gr signal output, 150mV, measure the minimum values of the Gr, Gb, R and B
signal outputs.
3. Smear
Set to the standard imaging condition II. With the lens diaphragm at F5.6 to F8, first adjust the average
value of the Gr signal output to 150mV. Measure the average values of the Gr signal output, Gb signal
output, R signal output and B signal output (Gra, Gba, Ra, Ba), and then adjust the luminous intensity to
500 times the intensity with the average value of the Gr signal output, 150mV.
After the readout clock is stopped and the charge drain is executed by the electronic shutter at the
respective H blankings, measure the maximum value (Vsm [mV]) independent of the Gr, Gb, R and B
signal outputs, and substitute the values into the following formula.
(
Sm = 20 × log Vsm ÷
Gra + Gba + Ra + Ba
1
1
×
×
4
500
10
)
[dB] (1/10V method conversion value)
4. Video signal shading
Set to the standard imaging condition III. With the lens diaphragm at F5.6 to F8, adjusting the luminous
intensity so that the average value of the Gr signal output is 150mV. Then measure the maximum value
(Grmax [mV]) and minimum value (Grmin [mV]) of the Gr signal output and substitute the values into the
following formula.
SHg = (Grmax – Grmin) /150 × 100 [%]
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5. Dark signal
Measure the average value of the signal output (Vdt [mV]) with the device ambient temperature of 60°C
and the device in the light-obstructed state, using the horizontal idle transfer level as a reference.
6. Dark signal shading
After measuring 5, measure the maximum (Vdmax [mV]) and minimum (Vdmin [mV]) values of the dark
signal output and substitute the values into the following formula.
∆Vdt = Vdmax – Vdmin [mV]
7. Line crawl
Set to the standard imaging condition II. Adjusting the luminous intensity so that the average value of the
Gr signal output is 150mV, and then insert R, G and B filters and measure the difference between G signal
lines (∆Glr, ∆Glg, ∆Glb [mV]) as well as the average value of the G signal output (Gar, Gag, Gab).
Substitute the values into the following formula.
Lci =
∆Gli × 100 [%] (i = r, g, b)
Gai
8. Lag
Adjust the Gr signal output value generated by the strobe light to 150mV. After setting the strobe light so
that it strobes with the following timing, measure the residual signal amount (Vlag). Substitute the value
into the following formula.
Lag = (Vlag/150) × 100 [%]
VD
V1A/V1B
Light
Strobe light timing
Gr signal output 150mV
Output
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Vlag (lag)
ICX406AQF
Drive Circuit
–7.5V
15V
3.3V
100k
0.1
1/35V
1
20
XSUB
2
19
XV3
3
18
XSG3B
4
17
XSG3A
5
0.1
16
CXD3400N
XV1
6
15
XSG1B
7
14
XSG1A
8
13
XV4
9
12
XV2
10
11
0.1
Vφ3B
Vφ2
Vφ1A
7
8
9 10
GND
Vφ4
6
CCD OUT
VOUT
5
TEST
4
Vφ1B
3
TEST
2
Vφ3A
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4.7k
ICX406
(BOTTOM VIEW)
VR1 (2.7k)
VDD
φRG
Hφ2
Hφ1
GND
φSUB
CSUB
VL
VSUB Cont.
Hφ1
Hφ2
3.3/20V
0.01
20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11
Hφ2
Hφ1
φRG
0.1
Substrate bias
control signal
VSUB Cont.
Substrate bias
φSUB pin voltage
0.1
200k
Mechanical
shutter mode
tf ≈ 4ms
tr ≈ 2ms
3.3/16V
0.1
GND
Internally
generated
value VSUB
Notes) Substrate bias control
1. The saturation signal level decreases when exposure is performed using the mechanical shutter,
so control the substrate bias.
2. A saturation signal level equivalent to that for continuous exposure can be assured by connecting
a 2.7kΩ grounding registor to the CCD CSUB pin.
Drive timing precautions
1. Blooming occurs in modes (high frame rate readout, etc.) that do not use the mechanical shitter,
so do not ground the connected 2.7kΩ resistor.
2. tf is slow, so the internally generated voltage VSUB may not drop to a sufficiently low level if the
substrate bias control signal is not set to high level 10ms before entering the exposure period
and the 2.7kΩ resistor connected to the CSUB pin is not grounded.
3. The blooming signal generated during exposure in mechanical shutter mode is swept by
providing two fields or more of idle transfer through vertical register high-speed sweep transfer
from the time the mechanical shutter closes until sensor readout is performed. However, note
that the VL potential and the φSUB pin DC voltage sag at this time.
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Drive Timing Chart (Vertical Sequence)
Act.
High Frame Rate Readout Mode → Frame Readout Mode/Electronic Shutter Normal Operation
High frame rate readout mode
Frame readout mode
Exposure operation
High frame rate readout mode
VD
V1A
V1B
V2
V3A
– 16 –
V3B
V4
SUB
A
B
B
C
D
E
TRG
Mechanical
shutter
OPEN
CLOSE
OPEN
VSUB
Cont.
A signal output A signal output B signal output B signal output
C signal output (ODD)
C signal output (EVEN)
Output after
frame readout
D signal output E signal output
Note) The B output signal contain a blooming component and should therefore not be used.
Apply 20 or more electronic shutter pulses at the start of exposure for the recording image. If less than 20 pulses are applied, the electronic shutter may occur a discharge error.
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CCD
OUT
Drive Timing Chart (Vertical Sync)
NTSC/PAL Frame Readout Mode
NTSC: 3.33 frame/s, PAL: 3.57 frame/s
Exposure period
All pixels output period
VD
1890 2026
1
1
2
2
3
3
1887 1955
1888 1956
942
943
942
943
1028 1096
83
83
1022 1090
76
77
76
77
"c"
1020 1088
73
73
"a"
1018 1086
10
10
"c"
954 1022
955 1023
1
2
3
PAL
945 1013
946 1014
NTSC
1
2
3
HD
"b"
V1A/V1B
V2
V4
SUB
TRG
Mechanical
shutter
OPEN
CLOSE
OPEN
1718
1720
2
4
6
8
10
12
2
4
6
8
10
CCD
OUT
1717
1719
VSUB
Cont.
1
3
5
7
9
11
1
3
5
7
9
– 17 –
V3A/V3B
Note) The 1013H and 2026H horizontal period in NTSC mode are 1672clk, the 945H and 1890H horizontal period in PAL mode are 464clk.
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Drive Timing Chart (Readout)
NTSC/PAL Frame Readout Mode
"a" Enlarged
NTSC: #76
PAL: #76
NTSC: #77
PAL: #77
60
317
1200 1260
2669
1
317
60
2669
1
H1
1292
V1A/V1B
188
156
252
V2
220
V3A/V3B
1104
1202
124
284
V4
– 18 –
"b" Enlarged
NTSC: #1088
PAL: #1020
1136
NTSC: #1089
PAL: #1021
V1A/V1B
V2
V3A/V3B
1168
V4
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Drive Timing Chart (High-speed Sweep Operation)
NTSC/PAL Frame Readout Mode
"c" Enlarged
194837clk = 73 lines
HD
1
60
V1A/V1B
– 19 –
V2
V3A/V3B
V4
28 28 28 28 28 28 28 28 28 28 28 28 28 28 28 28
#1
#2
#3
#4
28 28 28 28
#1739
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Drive Timing Chart (Horizontal Sync)
NTSC/PAL Frame Readout Mode
317
345
361
257
1
28
1
16
60
2669
1
5 3
364
Ignored pixel 2 bits
Ignored pixel 2 bits
56
1
1
CLK
H1
H2
RG
– 20 –
SHP
SHD
1
V1A/V1B
32
1
1
129
96
1
96
1
1
160
V3A/V3B
1
97
160
1
V4
1
1
64
1
SUB
65
1
96
V2
1
108
33
64
1
85
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Drive Timing Chart (Vertical Sync)
NTSC/PAL High Frame Rate Readout Mode
NTSC: 30 frame/s, PAL: 25 frame/s
VD
"d"
9
10
9
10
270 226
1
1
218 218
9
10
9
10
PAL
270 226
1
1
2
2
3
3
4
4
5
5
NTSC
218 218
HD
"d"
V1A
V1B
V2
V3B
10
5
14
21
30
37
46
53
62
69
78
85
94
1
6
1
10
17
26
33
42
49
58
65
74
81
90
1706 1710
1713 1717
1
6
1
10
17
26
33
42
49
58
65
74
81
90
CCD
OUT
10
5
14
21
30
37
46
53
62
69
78
85
94
V4
1706 1710
1713 1717
– 21 –
V3A
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Note) The 226H and 225H horizontal period in NTSC mode are 1372clk, the 270H in PAL mode is 2039clk.
Drive Timing Chart (Readout)
NTSC/PAL High Frame Rate Readout Mode
"d" Enlarged
#1
#2
V1A
1260
60
317
1356 1416
1136
2669
1
317
60
2669
1
H1
68
68
V1B
1202
1324
84
V2
– 22 –
1200
V3A
1104
1292
60
V3B
60
1168
V4
1358
76
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Drive Timing Chart (Horizontal Sync)
NTSC/PAL High Frame Rate Readout Mode, AF1 Mode, AF2 Mode
317
345
361
257
1
28
1
16
60
2669
1
5 3
364
Ignored pixel 2 bits
Ignored pixel 2 bits
56
1
1
CLK
H1
H2
RG
– 23 –
SHP
SHD
1 8
V1A/V1B
1
1
24
V2
1
1
V3A/V3B
1
16
24
24
1
24
24
1
1
1
1
108
24
24
1
24
24
1
1
1
17
40
40
24
1
1
1
1
1
1
SUB
24
33
40
40
40
24
1
1
1
1
1
24
40
40
40
40
1
1
1
1
1
1
40
40
40
1
1
1
24
1
V4
40
24
25
40
1 9
64
1
85
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Drive Timing Chart (Vertical Sync)
NTSC/PAL AF1 Mode
NTSC: 60 frame/s, PAL: 50 frame/s
VD
"g"
"e"
9
10
9
10
113
1
106
128
"f"
135
1
9
10
113
1
2
3
4
5
PAL
9
10
NTSC
135
1
2
3
4
5
HD
"g"
"e"
"f"
V1A
V1B
V2
V3B
469
478
485
494
469
478
485
494
465
474
481
490
465
474
481
490
10
6
10
469
478
485
494
465
474
481
490
PAL
6
10
CCD
OUT
1226 1230
1233 1237
469
478
485
494
465
474
481
490
NTSC
1402 1406
1409 1413
10
6
V4
6
– 24 –
V3A
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Note) The 113H horizontal period in NTSC mode is 1372clk, the 135H horizongal period in PAL mode is 2354clk.
Drive Timing Chart (Vertical Sync)
NTSC/PAL AF2 Mode
NTSC: 120 frame/s, PAL: 100 frame/s
VD
"e"
9
10
9
10
57
1
47
58
"h"
68
1
9
10
57
1
2
3
4
5
PAL
"i"
9
10
NTSC
68
1
2
3
4
5
HD
"i"
"e"
"h"
V1A
V1B
V2
V3B
10
725
734
741
750
6
721
730
737
746
10
725
734
741
750
721
730
737
746
PAL
6
CCD
OUT
986 990
993 997
725
734
741
750
721
730
737
746
725
734
741
750
721
730
737
746
NTSC
1073 1077
1082 1086
10
6
10
V4
6
– 25 –
V3A
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Note) The 57H horizontal period in NTSC mode is 686clk, the 68H horizontal period in PAL mode is 1177clk.
Drive Timing Chart (Readout)
NTSC/PAL AF1 Mode, AF2 Mode
"e" Enlarged
V1A
1260
1456 1520
317
1356 1416
1136
60
2669
1
317
60
2669
1
H1
68
68
V1B
1480 1544
– 26 –
1202
1324
1472 1536
84
V2
1496 1560
1200
1104
1292
1488 1552
60
V3A
V3B
60
1448 1512
1168
1358
1504 1568
V4
76
1464 1528
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Drive Timing Chart
NTSC/PAL AF1 Mode
"f" Enlarged
16014clk = 6 lines
HD
1
60
V1A/V1B
V2
V3A/V3B
– 27 –
V4
#1
#2
#3
#4
#228
8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8
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Drive Timing Chart
NTSC/PAL AF1 Mode
"g" Enlarged
16014clk = 6 lines
NTSC: 107H
PAL: 129H
NTSC: 113H
PAL: 135H
NTSC: 1H
PAL: 1H
HD
1
60
V1A/V1B
V2
– 28 –
V3A/V3B
V4
#1
#2
#3
#4
#244
8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8
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Drive Timing Chart
NTSC/PAL AF2 Mode
"h" Enlarged
24021clk = 9 lines
HD
1
60
V1A/V1B
V2
V3A/V3B
– 29 –
V4
#1
#2
#3
#4
#356
8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8
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Drive Timing Chart
NTSC/PAL AF2 Mode
"i" Enlarged
24021clk = 9 lines
NTSC: 48H
PAL: 59H
NTSC: 57H
PAL: 68H
NTSC: 1H
PAL: 1H
HD
1
60
V1A/V1B
V2
– 30 –
V3A/V3B
V4
#1
#2
#3
#4
#364
8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8
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Notes on Handling
1) Static charge prevention
CCD image sensors are easily damaged by static discharge. Before handling be sure to take the following
protective measures.
a) Either handle bare handed or use non-chargeable gloves, clothes or material.
Also use conductive shoes.
b) When handling directly use an earth band.
c) Install a conductive mat on the floor or working table to prevent the generation of static electricity.
d) Ionized air is recommended for discharge when handling CCD image sensors.
e) For the shipment of mounted substrates, use boxes treated for the prevention of static charges.
2) Soldering
a) Make sure the package temperature does not exceed 80°C.
b) Solder dipping in a mounting furnace causes damage to the glass and other defects. Use a ground 30W
soldering iron and solder each pin in less than 2 seconds. For repairs and remount, cool sufficiently.
c) To dismount an image sensor, do not use a solder suction equipment. When using an electric desoldering
tool, use a thermal controller of the zero-cross On/Off type and connect it to ground.
3) Dust and dirt protection
Image sensors are packed and delivered by taking care of protecting its glass plates from harmful dust and
dirt. Clean glass plates with the following operations as required, and use them.
a) Perform all assembly operations in a clean room (class 1000 or less).
b) Do not either touch glass plates by hand or have any object come in contact with glass surfaces. Should
dirt stick to a glass surface, blow it off with an air blower. (For dirt stuck through static electricity ionized
air is recommended.)
c) Clean with a cotton bud and ethyl alcohol if grease stained. Be careful not to scratch the glass.
d) Keep in a case to protect from dust and dirt. To prevent dew condensation, preheat or precool when
moving to a room with great temperature differences.
e) When a protective tape is applied before shipping, just before use remove the tape applied for electrostatic
protection. Do not reuse the tape.
4) Installing (attaching)
a) Remain within the following limits when applying a static load to the package. Do not apply any load
more than 0.7mm inside the outer perimeter of the glass portion, and do not apply any load or impact to
limited portions. (This may cause cracks in the package.)
Cover glass
50N
50N
1.2Nm
Plastic package
Compressive strength
Torsional strength
b) If a load is applied to the entire surface by a hard component, bending stress may be generated and the
package may fracture, etc., depending on the flatness of the bottom of the package. Therefore, for
installation, use either an elastic load, such as a spring plate, or an adhesive.
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c) The adhesive may cause the marking on the rear surface to disappear, especially in case the regulated
voltage value is indicated on the rear surface. Therefore, the adhesive should not be applied to this area,
and indicated values should be transferred to other locations as a precaution.
d) The notch of the package is used for directional index, and that can not be used for reference of fixing.
In addition, the cover glass and seal resin may overlap with the notch of the package.
e) If the leads are bent repeatedly and metal, etc., clash or rub against the package, the dust may be
generated by the fragments of resin.
f) Acrylate anaerobic adhesives are generally used to attach CCD image sensors. In addition, cyanoacrylate instantaneous adhesives are sometimes used jointly with acrylate anaerobic adhesives.
(reference)
5) Others
a) Do not expose to strong light (sun rays) for long periods, as color filters will be discolored. When high
luminous objects are imaged with the exposure level controlled by the electronic iris, the luminance of
the image-plane may become excessive and discoloring of the color filter will possibly be accelerated.
In such a case, it is advisable that taking-lens with the automatic-iris and closing of the shutter during
the power-off mode should be properly arranged. For continuous using under cruel condition exceeding
the normal using condition, consult our company.
b) Exposure to high temperature or humidity will affect the characteristics. Accordingly avoid storage or
usage in such conditions.
c) Brown stains may be seen on the bottom or side of the package. But this does not affect the CCD
characteristics.
d) This package has 2 kinds of internal structure. However, their package outline, optical size, and strength
are the same.
Structure A
Structure B
Package
Chip
Metal plate
(lead frame)
Cross section of
lead frame
The cross section of lead frame can be seen on the side of the package for structure A.
– 32 –
Package Outline
Unit: mm
20 pin SOP
0.25
A
6.9
11
20
20
11
0.8
1.7
14.0 ± 0.15
C
0˚ to
1.7
10˚
H
1
1.7
1.7
V
6.0
9.0
0.5
~
2.5
B
12.0 ± 0.1
10.9
~
2.5
(0.6)
D
0.15
10
12.7
10
1
0.5
2.5
10.0
0.8
~
1. “A” is the center of the effective image area.
2.4
– 33 –
1.0 ± 0.1
B'
0.3
1.27
0.3
M
2.9 ± 0.15
13.8 ± 0.1
2. The two points “B” of the package are the horizontal reference.
The point “B'” of the package is the vertical reference.
3. The bottom “C” of the package, and the top of the cover glass “D” are the height reference.
4. The center of the effective image area relative to “B” and “B'” is (H, V) = (6.9, 6.0) ± 0.075mm.
5. The rotation angle of the effective image area relative to H and V is ±0.7˚.
PACKAGE STRUCTURE
6. The height from the bottom “C” to the effective image area is 1.41 ± 0.10mm.
The height from the top of the cover glass “D” to the effective image area is 1.49 ± 0.15mm.
Plastic
LEAD TREATMENT
GOLD PLATING
7. The tilt of the effective image area relative to the bottom “C” is less than 50µm.
The tilt of the effective image area relative to the top “D” of the cover glass is less than 50µm.
LEAD MATERIAL
42 ALLOY
8. The thickness of the cover glass is 0.5mm, and the refractive index is 1.5.
PACKAGE MASS
0.95g
DRAWING NUMBER
AS-B7-03(E)
9. The notches on the bottom of the package are used only for directional index, they must
not be used for reference of fixing.
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Sony Corporation
PACKAGE MATERIAL