High speed multiplexed pipelined optoelectronic devices: CCDs and EBCCDs

CCDs and EBCCDs are very performant optoelectronic devices for detection of optical images. By making use of features such as frame transfer, fast clearing and multiport systems, CCDs may be considered as being fast devices and may be used in a wide range of applications. The principle of operation of CCDs and EBCCDs is explained and some of their optional features are overviewed.