S9972/S9973 series

The S9972/S9973 series are families of FFT-CCD image sensors specifically designed for low-light-level detection in scientific applications. By

using the binning operation, the S9972/S9973 series can be used as a linear image sensor having a long aperture in the direction of the device

length. This makes the S9972/S9973 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

S9972/S9973 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.

conditions and characteristics are a little bit different from the S9970/S9971 series.)

Features

l 1024 (H) × 124 (V) and 1024 (H) × 252 (V) pixel format

l Pixel size: 24 × 24 µm

l Line/pixel binning

l 100% fill factor

l Wide dynamic range

l Low dark signal

l Low readout noise

l MPP operation

l High near IR sensitivity

Applications

l Fluorescence spectrometer, ICP

l Raman spectrometer

l Industrial inspection requiring

l Semiconductor inspection

l DNA sequencer

l Low-light-level detection

IMAGE

SENSOR

CCD area image sensor

Front-illuminated FFT-CCD, high near IR sensitivity

s Selection guide

Type no.

Cooling

Number of

total pixels

Number of

active pixels

Active area

[mm (H) × mm (V)]

Suitable

multichannel

detector head

S9972-1007

1044 × 128

1024 × 124

24.576 × 2.976

S9972-1008

Non-cooled

1044 × 256

1024 × 252

24.576 × 6.048

C7020-02

S9973-1007

1044 × 128

1024 × 124

24.576 × 2.976

C7021-02

S9973-1008

One-stage

TE-cooled

1044 × 256

1024 × 252

24.576 × 6.048

C7025-02

s General ratings

Parameter

S9972 series

S9973 series

Pixel size

24 (H) × 24 (V) µm

Vertical clock phase

2-phase

Horizontal clock phase

2-phase

Output circuit

One-stage MOSFET source follower

Package

24-pin ceramic DIP (refer to dimensional outlines)

Quartz glass

S9973-1007: sapphire

S9973-1008: AR-coated sapphire

*1: Temporary window type (ex. S9972-1007N) and UV coat type (ex. S9972-1007UV) are available upon request.

(On the temporary window type, a window is temporarily attached by tape to protect the CCD chip and wires.)

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