Compact linear image sensors suit mass production
Two compact CMOS linear image sensors, designed for applications such as position detection, object measurement, rotary encoders and image reading, have been released by Hamamatsu Photonics. The S11106-10 and S11107-10 have been designed for mass production, and aim to offer a favourable performance-to-cost ratio.
The S11106-10 offers an array of 128 pixels measuring 63.5x63.5µm, and the S11107-10 offers a 64 pixel array, with each pixel measuring 127x127µm.
Each sensor boasts a data rate of 10 MHz, with low current consumption and simultaneous charge integration, as well as a built-in timing generator to allow for simple start and clock pulse inputs for operation. The S11106-10 operates off a single 3V power supply, and the S11107-10 off a 5V supply.
The devices are offered in a compact, resin sealed, surface mount package, 2.4x9.1x1.6mm in size.