Advancement of image capture technology to meet astrophotography and scientific imaging applications

ON Semiconductor announced that it has taken image capture technology to the next level by launching a new 16.2-megapixel (MP) charge-coupled device (CCD) image sensor to meet astrophotography and scientific imaging applications.

The newly released KAF-16200 CCD image sensor enables high-quality image capture through ON Semiconductor's advanced design and manufacturing technology. The Full Frame CCD architecture adopted in this device provides best-in-class image uniformity and dark current, and uses transparent gate electrodes of 6.0 micrometer (µm) pixels to integrate high sensitivity, high contrast ratio, and an oversaturation preventer.

With such technical excellence, the KAF-16200 provides fine image details through outstanding imaging and the APS-H (34.6mm oblique) optical format.

Herb Erhardt, Head of the Image Sensor Group at ON Semiconductor, said, “This new image sensor offers significant technical advantages to our camera manufacturer customers. The KAF-16200 doubles the resolution compared to our existing devices without compromising CCD-grade image quality when applied to applications. This demonstrates that ON Semiconductor is well-equipped to provide the highest quality image sensors while maintaining existing technology.”

The KAF-16200 is provided in a CERDIP package compliant with RoHS requirements and is available in both black and white and color versions.