IMAGE SENSOR
NMOS linear image sensor
S3902/S3903 series
Current output, high UV sensitivity, excellent linearity, low power consumption
NMOS linear image sensors are self-scanning photodiode arrays designed specifically as detectors for multichannel spectroscopy. The scanning
circuit is made up of N-channel MOS transistors, operates at low power consumption and is easy to handle. Each photodiode has a large active
area, high UV sensitivity yet very low noise, delivering a high S/N even at low light levels. NMOS linear image sensors also offer excellent output
linearity and wide dynamic range.
The photodiodes of S3902 series have a height of 0.5 mm and are arrayed in a row at a spacing of 50 µm. The photodiodes of S3903 series also
have a height of 0.5 mm but are arrayed at a spacing of 25 µm. The photodiodes are available in 3 different pixel quantities for each series: 128
(S3902-128Q), 256 (S3902-256Q, S3903-256Q), 512 (S3902-512Q, S3903-512Q) and 1024 (S3903-1024Q). Quartz glass is the standard window
material.
Features
Applications
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Wide active area
Pixel pitch: 50 µm (S3902 series)
25 µm (S3903 series)
Pixel height: 0.5 mm
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High UV sensitivity with good stability
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Low dark current and high saturation charge allow a long
integration time and a wide dynamic range at room temperature
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Excellent output linearity and sensitivity spatial uniformity
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Lower power consumption: 1 mW Max.
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Start pulse and clock pulses are CMOS logic compatible
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Multichannel spectrophotometry
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Image readout system
Figure 1 Equivalent circuit
START
CLOCK
CLOCK
st
1
2
DEGITAL SHIFT REGISTER
(MOS SHIFT REGISTER)
END OF SCAN
Figure 2 Active area structure
ACTIVE
PHOTODIODE
ACTIVE VIDEO
Vss
SATURATION
CONTROL GATE
SATURATION
CONTROL DRAIN
DUMMY DIODE
1.0 µm
400 µm
b
a
1.0 µm
DUMMY VIDEO
OXIDATION SILICON
KMPDC0020EA
N TYPE SILICON
P TYPE SILICON
S3902 SERIES: a=50 µm, b=45 µm
S3903 SERIES: a=25 µm, b=20 µm
KMPDA0107EA
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Absolute maximum ratings
Parameter
Input pulse (φ1,
φ2, φst)
voltage
Power consumption *
1
Operating temperature *
2
Storage temperature
*1: Vφ=5.0 V
*2: No condensation
Symbol
Vφ
P
Topr
Tstg
Value
15
1
-40 to +65
-40 to +85
0.5 mm
Unit
V
mW
°C
°C
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