ICX204AK
Measurement conditions
1) In the following measurements, the device drive conditions are at the typical values of the progressive scan
mode, bias and clock voltage conditions.
2) In the following measurements, spot blemishes are excluded and, unless otherwise specified, the optical
black level (OB) is used as the reference for the signal output, which is taken as the value of the Gr/Gb
signal output or the R/B signal output of the measurement system.
Definition of standard imaging conditions
1) Standard imaging condition I:
Use a pattern box (luminance: 706cd/m2, color temperature of 3200K halogen source) as a subject. (Pattern
for evaluation is not applicable.) Use a testing standard lens with CM500S (t = 1.0mm) as an IR cut filter
and image at F5.6. The luminous intensity to the sensor receiving surface at this point is defined as the
standard sensitivity testing luminous intensity.
2) Standard imaging condition II:
Image a light source (color temperature of 3200K) with a uniformity of brightness within 2% at all angles.
Use a testing standard lens with CM500S (t = 1.0mm) as an IR cut filter. The luminous intensity is adjusted
to the value indicated in each testing item by the lens diaphragm.
3) Standard imaging condition III:
Image a light source (color temperature of 3200K) with a uniformity of brightness within 2% at all angles.
Use a testing standard lens (exit pupil distance –33mm) with CM500S (t = 1.0mm) as an IR cut filter. The
luminous intensity is adjusted to the value indicated in each testing item by the lens diaphragm.
1. G sensitivity, sensitivity comparison
Set to standard imaging condition I. After selecting the electronic shutter mode with a shutter speed of
1/100s, measure the signal outputs (VGr, VGb, VR and VB) at the center of each Gr, Gb, R and B channel
screen, and substitute the values into the following formulas.
VG = (VGr + VGb)/2
Sg = VG × 100/30 [mV]
Rr = VR/VG
Rb = VB/VG
2. Saturation signal
Set to standard imaging condition II. After adjusting the luminous intensity to 20 times the intensity with the
average value of the Gr signal output, 150mV, measure the minimum values of the Gr, Gb, R and B signal
outputs.
3. Smear
Set to standard imaging condition II. With the lens diaphragm at F5.6 to F8, first adjust the average value of
the Gr signal output to 150mV. Measure the average values of the Gr signal output, Gb signal output, R
signal output and B signal output (Gra, Gba, Ra, Ba), and then adjust the luminous intensity to 500 times
the intensity with the average value of the Gr signal output, 150mV. After the readout clock is stopped and
the charge drain is executed by the electronic shutter at the respective H blankings, measure the maximum
value (VSm [mV]) independent of the Gr, Gb, R and B signal outputs, and substitute the values into the
following formula.
Gra + Gba + Ra + Ba
4
1
500
1
10
– 12 –
Sm = Vsm ÷
×
×
× 100 [%] (1/10V method conversion value)
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