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A '''CCD''' or ''Charge-Coupled Device'' is an electronic device that can be used as the image sensor in place of film in an electronic camera or scanner. Many [[digital camera]]s use CCDs as their image sensor, although some use CMOS or other devices instead. | A '''CCD''' or ''Charge-Coupled Device'' is an electronic device that can be used as the image sensor in place of film in an electronic camera or scanner. Many [[digital camera]]s use CCDs as their image sensor, although some use CMOS or other devices instead. | ||
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| + | ===CCD makers=== | ||
| + | Many of the big camera makers or consumer electronics companies have an own production of CCDs, for example [[Sony]] and [[Fujifilm]]. Other companies are specialized on making camera sensors, among them | ||
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| + | *[[Omnivision]] | ||
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Revision as of 19:34, 9 March 2008
A CCD or Charge-Coupled Device is an electronic device that can be used as the image sensor in place of film in an electronic camera or scanner. Many digital cameras use CCDs as their image sensor, although some use CMOS or other devices instead.
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| 3.2 mpixel CCD device of a Canon A75 digital compact camera |
CCD makers
Many of the big camera makers or consumer electronics companies have an own production of CCDs, for example Sony and Fujifilm. Other companies are specialized on making camera sensors, among them
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