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News Release from: Eastman Kodak Image Sensor Solutions | Subject: Kodak KAI-16000
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 17 October 2006
Image sensor raises camera resolution
The Kodak KAI-16000 is billed as the highest resolution interline transfer CCD image sensor available for commercial and industrial markets.
The Kodak KAI-16000 is billed as the highest resolution interline transfer CCD image sensor available for commercial and industrial markets Building on Kodak's robust CCD technology, which already includes the highest resolution sensors for the digital photography marketplace, the KAI-16000 is a 35mm optical format 16Mpixel CCD targeted at the industrial, scientific, aerial and security markets
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 21 Mar 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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The KAI-16000 allows these companies to build advanced imaging systems that capture a wider field of view without sacrificing image quality.
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This wider field of view improves overall system throughput allowing automated optical inspection systems to increase the number of parts inspected per hour.
For aerial or security applications, the sensor's high resolution helps ensure that images achieve unsurpassed image quality.
Other key features in the KAI-16000 include electronic shutter, progressive scan readout, two 30MHz high-speed outputs allowing for 3frame/s and a combination of low noise and high sensitivity for excellent dynamic range.
"For industrial, scientific, aerial and security applications, there are two main requirements - image quality and speed - that can impact a company's bottom line", said Terry Guy, Market Segment Manager, Image Sensor Solutions, Eastman Kodak Company.
"The new Kodak KAI-16000 meets both these requirements".
"It's the highest resolution interline transfer CCD for these markets and offers performance advantages required by our customers".
"This demonstrates our ability to understand our customers' needs and deliver products that provide them with a competitive edge".
The KAI-16000 is the latest sensor in Kodak's interline transfer family to leverage the same timing and control circuitry already used by other Kodak sensors.
As a result, Kodak's customers can integrate this sensor easily into new camera designs ensuring short product development cycles.
The KAI-16000 extends Kodak's position as a leading supplier of high performance image sensors and includes the core technology that drives the most advanced developments in digital imaging applications.
A pioneer in image sensors, Kodak develops, manufactures, and markets both CCD and CMOS sensor technology for applications ranging from satellite and medical imaging to digital cameras and machine vision products.
The KAI-16000 is currently sampling.
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