Title :
CCDing in the dark (thermal imaging sensors)
Author :
McCracken, William P.
Author_Institution :
Texas Instrum. Inc., Dallas, TX, USA
fDate :
5/1/1992 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A new generation of thermal imaging sensors based on charge-coupled devices (CCDs) is described, and their use in night vision systems is discussed. The advantages of custom analog CCD technology over the earlier digital approach and its noise performance are examined. Some military night vision systems are described.<>
Keywords :
CCD image sensors; infrared imaging; military equipment; charge-coupled devices; custom analog CCD; military night vision systems; noise performance; thermal imaging sensors; Charge coupled devices; Circuits; Costs; Detectors; Image sensors; Night vision; Optical arrays; Optical imaging; Sensor arrays; Thermal sensors;
Journal_Title :
Spectrum, IEEE
