The Sony ICX422AL is a diagonal 8mm (Type 1/2) progressive scan CCD image sensor designed for high-performance imaging applications. This sensor delivers excellent image quality with high resolution and low noise. It features a progressive scan architecture, meaning that all pixels in the image are read out sequentially, resulting in a more accurate and distortion-free image.

Applications

• Industrial cameras
• Scientific imaging
• Medical imaging
• Surveillance systems
• Machine vision applications

Features

• Diagonal 8mm (Type 1/2) progressive scan CCD image sensor
• Number of effective pixels: 659 (H) x 494 (V)
• Pixel size: 9.9 um x 9.9 um
• Progressive scan readout
• High resolution
• Low noise
• Electronic shutter function

Benefits

• Delivers high-quality images with excellent detail and clarity.
• Eliminates interlace artifacts, resulting in more accurate image representation.
• Suitable for applications requiring high frame rates and low latency.
• Provides excellent performance in low-light conditions.

Additional Details

The ICX422AL requires specific drive circuits and timing controllers for proper operation. Its performance is sensitive to operating voltage and temperature. Detailed electrical and optical characteristics can be found in the Sony datasheet. Careful attention to shielding and grounding is essential to minimize noise and interference.