S3901-256Q HAMAMATSU [Hamamatsu Corporation], S3901-256Q Datasheet - Page 6

• Manufacturer Part Number: S3901-256Q
• Description: NMOS Linear image sensor
• Manufacturer: HAMAMATSU [Hamamatsu Corporation]

HAMAMATSU PHOTONICS K.K., Solid State Division
1126-1 Ichino-cho, Hamamatsu City, 435-8558 Japan, Telephone: [phone], Fax: [phone], http://www.hamamatsu.com
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If the incident light intensity is higher than the saturation charge level, even partially, a signal charge in excess of the saturation
charge cannot accumulate in the photodiode. This excessive charge flows out into the video line degrading the signal purity. To
avoid this problem and maintain the signal purity, applying the same voltage as the video bias voltage to the saturation control
drain and grounding the saturation control gate are effective. If the incident light intensity is extremely high, a positive bias should
be applied to the saturation control gate. The larger the voltage applied to the saturation control gate, the higher the function for
suppressing the excessive saturation charge will be. However, this voltage also lowers the amount of saturation charge, so an
optimum bias voltage should be selected.
1) All reset
2) Dummy video
1) Electrostatic countermeasures
2) Window
st
1
2
Anti-blooming function
In normal operation, the accumulated charge in each photodiode is reset when the signal is read out. Besides this method that
uses the readout line, S3901/S3904 series can reset the photodiode charge by applying a pulse to the saturation control gate.
The amplitude of this pulse should be equal to the φ1, φ2 and φst pulses and the pulse width should be longer than 5 µs.
When the saturation control gate is set at the “High” level, all photodiodes are reset to the saturation control drain potential
(equal to video bias). Conversely, when the saturation control gate is set at the “Low” level (0 V), the signal charge accumulates
in each photodiode without being reset.
S3901/S3904 series have a dummy video line to eliminate spike noise contained in the video output waveform. Video signal
with lower spike noise can be obtained by differential amplification applied between the active video line and dummy video
line outputs. When not needed, leave this unconnected.
Handling precautions
NMOS linear image sensors are designed to resist static electrical charges. However, take sufficient cautions and countermea-
sures to prevent damage from static charges when handling the sensors.
If dust or grime sticks to the surface of the light input window, it appears as a black blemish or smear on the image. Before using
the image sensor, the window surface should be cleaned. Wipe off the window surface with a soft cloth, cleaning paper or
cotton swab slightly moistened with organic solvent such as alcohol, and then lightly blow away with compressed air. Do not
rub the window with dry cloth or cotton swab as this may generate static electricity.
Auxiliary functions
Output voltage Vout is
Vout [ V ] =
shown in.
Vscg
Vss
Vsub
NC
st
1
2
Output charge [ C ]
10 × 10
DUMMY
VIDEO
ACTIVE
VIDEO
Vscd
EOS
-12
[ F ]
+5 V
+2 V
OPEN
10 kΩ
+
EOS
Information furnished by HAMAMATSU is believed to be reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed for possible inaccuracies or omissions.
Specifications are subject to change without notice. No patent rights are granted to any of the circuits described herein. ©2001 Hamamatsu Photonics K.K.
–
+
RESET
10 pF
OP-AMP (JFET INPUT)
NMOS linear image sensor
KMPDC0023EA
1, Reset
st
2
S3901/S3904 series
50 ns MIN.
Cat. No. KMPD1036E01
Mar. 2001 DN
KMPDC0024EA