SuperHAD CCD

The 1/4-inch CCD has become the mainstream image sensing device in camcorders and medical electronic endoscopes. Even higher image quality and an ever higher signal-to-noise ratio are desired in these applications.

By adopting the Super HAD CCD* technology, the Sony

ICX206AK, ICX207AK, ICX208AK, and ICX209AK provide significant increases in sensitivity and saturation signal levels when compared to previous 1/4-inch CCD products and achieve specifications that achieve the industrys highest level for this type of device.

These specifications mean that it is now possible to take advantage of the miniaturization possible with 1/4-inch optical systems and also achieve further improvements in image quality and signal-to-noise ratio.

■ For use with 1/4-inch optical systems

■ Sensitivity increased by 4 dB over previous Sony

products by the adoption of Super HAD CCD technology

■ Saturation signal level increased by 2 dB over previous 1/4-inch CCDs

■ Compatibility with previous 1/4-inch CCDs maintained

■ Horizontal register and reset gate drive voltage reduced to 3.0 V (minimum)