Object Details
Manufacturer
Scientific Imaging Technologies, Inc.
Summary
This is a charge coupled device (CCD), an electronic two-dimensional light detector and imager. These devices consist of two dimensional arrays of large numbers of tiny silicon diodes. Those diodes convert light photons directly to electical signals which are then processed digitally to produce images. The surface of CCD's typically contain arrays of thousands of pixels per side, each of which measures in the micron range, for totals of over one million elements. Because of their enhanced sensitivity and ruggedness, CCD's have become the most popular means of space imaging applications.
This silver hued front-illuminated example was manufactured by Scientific Imaging Technologies Inc. and donated by them to NASM in 2000.
Credit Line
Gift of Scientific Imaging Technologies Inc.
Inventory Number
A20000698000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
INSTRUMENTS-Scientific
Materials
Silicon chip in gold frame
Dimensions
3-D: 4.4 × 0.3 × 4.4cm (1 3/4 × 1/8 × 1 3/4 in.)
Country of Origin
United States of America
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Data Source
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Link to Original Record
Record ID
nasm_A20000698000