Although mostly replaced by CMOS sensors to capture images in cameras, camcorders and scanners, CCDs are still used in astronomy, microscopy and biomedical imaging because of their excellent ...

It boasts 62 science CCDs (charged-couple device – a solid electrical device that is capable of converting light input into an electrical signal) and 12 CCDs for guiding and focus, with a ...

Charge-coupled-device cameras are a vital component of many applications involving digital imaging. Neil Savage presents a summary of some of the latest products. Cameras based on charge-coupled ...