Texas Instruments TC245 786x488-Pixel CCD Image Sensor Datasheet

The TC245 786- × 488-PIXEL CCD IMAGE SENSOR is a high-resolution, solid-state image sensor designed for use in single-chip B/W NTSC TV applications. It has an 8-mm image-area diagonal and is compatible with 1/2-inch Vidicon optics. The sensor has 755 (H) x 242 (V) active elements in the image-sensing area, advanced on-chip signal processing, low dark current, electron-hole recombination antiblooming, dynamic range of more than 70 dB, high sensitivity, high photoresponse uniformity, high blue response, single-phase clocking, and solid-state reliability.


Texas Instruments TC245 786x488-Pixel CCD Image Sensor Datasheet - cover page
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Texas Instruments
Document type
Datasheet
Language
English
Pages
19
File format
PDF
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473 KB
Published
09 August, 2012
Updated
30 September, 2023
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About this manual

The TC245 is a frame-transfer charge-coupled device (CCD) image sensor designed for use in single-chip NTSC TV applications. It is intended to replace a 1/2-inch vidicon tube, offering high reliability and low cost in a dual-in-line package. The sensor features a 786 x 488 pixel array with 29 elements per line dedicated to dark reference and includes on-chip antiblooming protection.

What's inside

  • detailed description
  • sensor topology diagram
  • terminal functions
  • image-sensing and storage areas
  • multiplexer with transfer gates
  • correlated clamp-sample-and-hold amplifier

Specifications

Resolution786 x 488 pixels
Active Elements755 (H) x 242 (V)
Dark Reference Elements29 per line
Operating Temperature-10°C to 45°C
Dynamic RangeMore than 70 dB

Frequently asked questions

Does the TC245 support interlaced mode?

Yes, the device is designed to operate in an interlace mode.

What is the image-sensing area resolution?

The image-sensing area is configured into 242 lines with 786 elements in each line.

What is the operating temperature range?

The TC245 is characterized for operation from -10°C to 45°C.

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