Thomson THX7897M

[Paul Jorden]

Greetings all,

> We need a 2kx2k device with 4 outputs because the readout time is critical for
> our application (astrometry of artificial satellites). High readout rates
> (with
> of course increased noise) for certain applications will be used. The normal
> operation is slow scan however. Backside illumination is not mandatory. Would
> there be an alternative to this Tompson device (apart from the SIte device;
> e.g. from EEV?)?
>
> Thomas Schildknecht

The new EEV CCD42 series may be of interest. We (at RGO) have just started 
measuring samples of 2k*512 & 2k*4k chips of this type. A 2k*2k one is also 
possible. They are designed for 3-edge butting, and so only have 2 outputs; 
however they operate faster than most other slow-scan chips. They have only just 
started making these devices. You should contact Raplhh Holtom at EEV for more 
information (rh at eev.com).

Best Wishes for 1996,
Paul 
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