ICX618ALA: Diagonal 4.5mm (Type 1/4) Progressive Scan CCD Image Sensor With Square Pixel For B/W Cameras
ICX618ALA: Diagonal 4.5mm (Type 1/4) Progressive Scan CCD Image Sensor With Square Pixel For B/W Cameras
ICX618ALA: Diagonal 4.5mm (Type 1/4) Progressive Scan CCD Image Sensor With Square Pixel For B/W Cameras
5mm (Type 1/4) Progressive Scan CCD Image Sensor with Square Pixel for B/W Cameras
ICX618ALA
Description
The ICX618ALA is a diagonal 4.5mm (Type 1/4) interline CCD solid-state image sensor with a square pixel array which supports VGA format. Progressive scan enables all pixel signals to be output separately within approximately 1/60 second. This chip features an electronic shutter with variable charge-storage time which makes it possible to realize full-frame still images without a mechanical shutter.The sensitivity and near infrared sensitivity are improved drastically through the adoption of advanced EXview HAD CCD technology. This chip is suitable for applications such as security cameras and network cameras.
Features
High sensitivity (+3.5dB compared with the ICX614ALA) High saturation signal (+2.0dB compared with the ICX614ALA) Low smear (8.0dB compared with the ICX614ALA) Progressive scan enables individual readout of the image signals from all pixels. Square pixel Supports VGA format Horizontal drive frequency: Supports 24.54MHz No voltage adjustments (Reset gate and substrate bias need no adjustment.) High resolution, high sensitivity, low dark current Continuous variable-speed shutter Excellent anti-blooming characteristics Horizontal register: 3.3V drive 14-pin high accuracy plastic package (dual-surface reference available)
* EXview HAD CCD is a trademark of Sony Corporation. The EXview HAD CCD is a CCD that drastically improves light efficiency by including near infrared light region as a basic structure of HAD (Hole-Accumulation Diode) sensor. Sony reserves the right to change products and specifications without prior notice. This information does not convey any license by any implication or otherwise under any patents or other right. Application circuits shown, if any, are typical examples illustrating the operation of the devices. Sony cannot assume responsibility for any problems arising out of the use of these circuits.
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ICX618ALA
Element Structure
Interline CCD image sensor Image size
659 (H) 494 (V) approx. 330K pixels Total number of pixels 692 (H) 504 (V) approx. 350K pixels Chip size 4.46mm (H) 3.80mm (V) Unit cell size 5.6m (H) 5.6m (V) Optical black Horizontal (H) direction: Front 2 pixels, rear 31 pixels Vertical (V) direction: Front 8 pixels, rear 2 pixels Number of dummy bits Horizontal: 16 Vertical: 4 Substrate material Silicon
8 2 Pin 8 H 31
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ICX618ALA
Use Restrictions
The Products are intended for incorporation into such general electronic equipment as office products,
communication products, measurement products, and home electronics products in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in this specifications book and otherwise notified by Sony from time to time. You should not use the Products for critical applications which may pose a life- or injury- threatening risk or are highly likely to cause significant property damage in the event of failure of the Products. You should consult your Sony sales representative beforehand when you consider using the Products for such critical applications. In addition, you should not use the Products in weapon or military equipment. Sony disclaims and does not assume any liability and damages arising out of misuse, improper use, modification, use of the Products for the above-mentioned critical applications, weapon and military equipment, or any deviation from the requirements set forth in this specifications book.
failure of a certain percentage of the Products is inevitable. Therefore, you should take sufficient care to ensure the safe design of your products such as component redundancy, anti-conflagration features, and features to prevent mis-operation in order to avoid accidents resulting in injury or death, fire or other social damage as a result of such failure.
Export Control
If the Products are controlled items under the export control laws or regulations of various countries,
approval may be required for the export of the Products under the said laws or regulations. You should be responsible for compliance with the said laws or regulations.
No License Implied
The technical information shown in this specifications book is for your reference purposes only. The
availability of this specifications book shall not be construed as giving any indication that Sony and its licensors will license any intellectual property rights in such information by any implication or otherwise. Sony will not assume responsibility for any problems in connection with your use of such information or for any infringement of third-party rights due to the same. It is therefore your sole legal and financial responsibility to resolve any such problems and infringement.
Governing Law
This Notice shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Japan, without reference to
principles of conflict of laws or choice of laws. All controversies and disputes arising out of or relating to this Notice shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Tokyo District Court in Japan as the court of first instance.
you order the Products, shall also be applicable to your use of the Products as well as to this specifications book. You should review those terms and conditions when you consider purchasing and/or using the Products.
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ICX618ALA
V 4
V 1
5
VL
Vertical Register
SUB
VOUT
GND
RG
VDD
H1
Pin Description
Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Symbol V2B V2A V3A V3B V 1 V 4 VL VOUT VDD GND SUB RG H1 H2 Description Vertical register transfer clock Vertical register transfer clock Vertical register transfer clock Vertical register transfer clock Vertical register transfer clock Vertical register transfer clock Protective transistor bias Signal output Supply voltage GND Substrate clock Reset gate clock Horizontal register transfer clock Horizontal register transfer clock
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H2
ICX618ALA
Remarks
+24V (Max.) is guaranteed when clock width < 10s, clock duty factor < 0.1%.
Bias Conditions
Item Supply voltage Protective transistor bias Substrate clock Reset gate clock
*1
Min. 14.55
Typ. 15.0
*1 *2 *2
Max. 15.45
Unit V
Remarks
*2
VL setting is the VVL voltage of the vertical clock waveform, or the same voltage as the V L power supply for the V driver should be used. Do not apply a DC bias to the substrate clock and reset gate clock pins, because a DC bias is generated internally.
DC Characteristics
Item Supply current Symbol IDD Min. Typ. 6.0 Max. Unit mA Remarks
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Symbol VVT VVH02A VVH1, VVH2 (A, B), VVH3 (A, B), VVH4 VVL1, VVL2 (A, B), VVL3 (A, B), VVL4 V1, V2 (A, B), V3 (A, B), V4 | VVL3 (A, B), VVL4 VVL | VVHH VVHL VVLH VVLL
Typ. 15.0 0 0
Unit V V V
Remarks
5.8
5.5
5.2
5.0
5.5
V V V V V V V V V V V V
2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 4 4 4 5 Low-level coupling Low-level coupling High-level coupling High-level coupling Low-level coupling Low-level coupling
Horizontal transfer clock voltage Reset gate clock voltage Substrate clock voltage
3.3 0 3.3
19.75
20.5
21.25
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Min.
Typ. 1000 820 390 1500 56 2 180 220 270 180 15 15 47 5 270 47 91 68 24 47 15 56
Max.
Unit pF pF pF pF pF pF pF pF pF pF pF pF pF pF pF
Remarks
V3A
R3A
R4 V4 RG
RRG
CV3B
CRG
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V3A, V3B
VVHH VVHL VVHH VVH
VVL1
VVLH
VVL3 (A, B)
VVLL VVL
V2A, V2B
VVHH VVHH
V4
VVH VVHH VVHH
VVH VVHL
VVH2 (A, B)
VVHL
VVHL VVH4
VVHL
VVLH
VVL
VVH = (VVH1 + VVH2 (A, B))/2 VVL = (VVL3 (A, B) + VVL4)/2 VV = VVHn VVLn (n = 1 to 4)
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10% H1
Cross-point voltage for the H1 rising side of the horizontal transfer clocks H1 and H2 waveforms is VCR. The overlap period for twh and twl of horizontal transfer clocks H1 and H2 is two.
RG waveform
VRGH
VRGLH is the maximum value and VRGLL is the minimum value of the coupling waveform during the period from Point A in the above diagram until the rising edge of RG. In addition, VRGL is the average value of VRGLH and VRGLL. VRGL = (VRGLH + VRGLL)/2 Assuming VRGH is the minimum value during the interval twh, then: VRG = VRGH VRGL Negative overshoot level during the falling edge of RG is VRGLm.
tr
twh
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Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max. 1.8 2.0 0.5 0.5
15 10.5 14.6 10.5 14.6 10.5 14.6 10.5 14.6 6.4 10.5 6.4 10.5 0.001 0.001 6 8 25.8 4 0.5 3
ns
*2
0.63 0.73
When vertical transfer clock driver CXD1267AN is used. tf tr 2ns, and the cross-point voltage (VCR) for the H1 rising side of the H1 and H2 waveforms must be at least VH/2 [V]. two Min. Typ. Max.
Symbol
Unit ns
Remarks
0.6 0.5 0.4 0.3 0.2 0.1 0.0 400 500 600 700 Wavelength [nm] 800 900 1000
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ICX618ALA
494 (V)
10
Measurement System
CCD signal output [A]
CCD
C.D.S
AMP
S/H
Note) Adjust the amplifier gain so that the gain between [*A] and [*B] equals 1.
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Use a pattern box (luminance: 706cd/m2, color temperature of 3200K halogen source) as a subject. (Pattern for evaluation is not applicable.) Use a testing standard lens with CM500S (t = 1.0mm) as an IR cut filter and image at F8. The luminous intensity to the sensor receiving surface at this point is defined as the standard sensitivity testing luminous intensity.
Standard imaging condition II:
This indicates the standard imaging condition I with the IR cut filter removed.
Standard imaging condition III:
Image a light source (color temperature of 3200K) with a uniformity of brightness within 2% at all angles. Use a testing standard lens with CM500S (t = 1.0mm) as an IR cut filter. The luminous intensity is adjusted to the value indicated in each testing item by the lens diaphragm. 1. Sensitivity 1 Set to the standard imaging condition I. After setting the electronic shutter mode with a shutter speed of 1/100s, measure the signal output (VS) at the center of the screen and substitute the value into the following formula. S = VS (100/30) [mV] 2. Sensitivity 2 Set to the standard imaging condition II. After setting the electronic shutter mode with a shutter speed of 1/1000s, measure the signal output (VS2) at the center of the screen and substitute the value into the following formula. S2 = VS2 (1000/30) [mV] 3. Saturation signal Set to the standard imaging condition III. After adjusting the luminous intensity to 10 times the intensity with the average value of the signal output, 150mV, measure the minimum value of the signal output. 4. Smear Set to the standard imaging condition III. With the lens diaphragm at F5.6 to F8, first adjust the average value of the signal output to 150mV. After the readout clock is stopped and the charge drain is executed by the electronic shutter at the respective H blankings, measure the maximum value (Vsm [mV]) of the signal output, and substitute the value into the following formula. Sm = 20 log {(Vsm/150) (1/500) (1/10)} [dB] (1/10V method conversion value)
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5. Video signal shading Set to the standard imaging condition III. With the lens diaphragm at F5.6 to F8, adjusting the luminous intensity so that the average value of the signal output is 150mV. Then measure the maximum value (Vmax [mV]) and minimum value (Vmin [mV]) of the signal and substitute the values into the following formula. SH = (Vmax Vmin)/150 100 [%] 6. Dark signal Measure the average value of the signal output (Vdt [mV]) with the device ambient temperature of 60 C and the device in the light-obstructed state, using the horizontal idle transfer level as a reference. 7. Dark signal shading After the measurement item 6, measure the maximum (Vdmax [mV]) and minimum (Vdmin [mV]) values of the dark signal output and substitute the values into the following formula. Vdt = Vdmax Vdmin [mV] 8. Lag Adjust the signal output value generated by strobe light to 150mV. After setting the strobe light so that it strobes with the following timing, measure the residual signal (Vlag). Substitute the value into the following formula. Lag = (Vlag/150) 100 [%]
VD
V2A
Vlag (lag)
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Drive Circuit
XSUB
XV1
XV2
CXD1267AN
XSG1
XV3
XSG2
XV4
10
- 14 V1 V4 V2B V2A
ICX618 (BOTTOM VIEW)
22/20V
VL
V3A GND RG
V3B
2.2k
VOUT VDD
14 13 12 11 10
SUB
H2
H1
100k 0.1
3.3/20V
0.01
H2 2200p 0.1 1M
H1
ICX618ALA
RG
Readout Portion
#1
#3
1 780
116
V1
V2A/V2B
44
V3A/V3B
V4
ICX618ALA
ICX618ALA
10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 525
520
510
2 1 494 493
500
10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 525
10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
V2A/V2B
V3A/V3B
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CCD OUT
VD
HD
V1
V4
Horizontal Sync
BLK
CLK
H1
H2
- 17 53 80 71 98 44 89 62 107 89 107
V1
V2A/V2B
V3A/V3B
V4
SUB
ICX618ALA
ICX618ALA
Notes On Handling
1. Static charge prevention Image sensors are easily damaged by static discharge. Before handling be sure to take the following protective measures. (1) Either handle bare handed or use non-chargeable gloves, clothes or material. Also use conductive shoes. (2) Use a wrist strap when handling directly. (3) Install grounded conductive mats on the floor and working table to prevent the generation of static electricity. (4) Ionized air is recommended for discharge when handling image sensors. (5) For the shipment of mounted boards, use boxes treated for the prevention of static charges. 2. Soldering (1) Make sure the temperature of the upper surface of the seal glass resin adhesive portion of the package does not exceed 80C. (2) Solder dipping in a mounting furnace causes damage to the glass and other defects. Use a 30W soldering iron with a ground wire and solder each pin in 2 seconds or less. For repairs and remount, cool sufficiently. (3) To dismount an image sensor, do not use solder suction equipment. When using an electric desoldering tool, use a thermal controller of the zero-cross On/Off type and connect it to ground. 3. Protection from dust and dirt Image sensors are packed and delivered with care taken to protect the element glass surfaces from harmful dust and dirt. Clean glass surfaces with the following operations as required before use. (1) Perform all lens assembly and other work in a clean room (class 1000 or less). (2) Do not touch the glass surface with hand and make any object contact with it. If dust or other is stuck to a glass surface, blow it off with an air blower. (For dust stuck through static electricity, ionized air is recommended.) (3) Clean with a cotton bud and ethyl alcohol if grease stained. Be careful not to scratch the glass. (4) Keep in a dedicated case to protect from dust and dirt. To prevent dew condensation, preheat or precool when moving to a room with great temperature differences. (5) When a protective tape is applied before shipping, remove the tape applied for electrostatic protection just before use. Do not reuse the tape. 4. Installing (attaching) (1) Remain within the following limits when applying a static load to the package. Do not apply any load more than 0.7mm inside the outer perimeter of the glass portion, and do not apply any load or impact to limited portions. (This may cause cracks in the package.)
Cover glass
50N
(2)
(3)
If a load is applied to the entire surface by a hard component, bending stress may be generated and the package may fracture, etc., depending on the flatness of the bottom of the package. Therefore, for installation, use either an elastic load, such as a spring plate, or an adhesive. The adhesive may cause the marking on the rear surface to disappear, especially in case the regulated voltage value is indicated on the rear surface. Therefore, the adhesive should not be applied to this area, and indicated values should be transferred to the other locations as a precaution.
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The notch of the package is used for directional index, and that can not be used for reference of fixing. In addition, the cover glass and seal resin may overlap with the notch of the package. If the lead bend repeatedly and the metal, etc., clash or rub against the package, dust may be generated by the fragments of resin. Acrylate anaerobic adhesives are generally used to attach image sensors. In addition, cyanoacrylate instantaneous adhesives are sometimes used jointly with acrylate anaerobic adhesives to hold the image sensor in place until the adhesive completely hardens. (reference)
5. Others (1) Do not expose to strong light (sun rays) for long periods, as color filters will be discolored. When high luminance objects are imaged with the exposure level controlled by the electronic iris, the luminance of the image-plane may become excessive and discoloration of the color filters may be accelerated. In such a case, arrangements such as using an automatic iris with the imaging lens or automatically closing the shutter during power-off are advisable. For continuous use under harsh conditions exceeding the normal conditions of use, consult your Sony representative. (2) Exposure to high temperature or humidity will affect the characteristics. Accordingly avoid storage or use in such conditions. (3) Brown stains may be seen on the bottom or side of the package. But this does not affect the characteristics. (4) This package has 2 kinds of internal structure. However, their package outline, optical size, and strength are the same. (5) This image sensor has sensitivity in the near infrared area. Its focus may not match in the same condition under visible light/near infrared light because of aberration. Incident light component of long wavelength which transmits the silicon substrate may have bad influence upon image.
Structure A Package Chip Lead frame Structure B
The cross section of lead frame can be seen on the side of the package for structure A.
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Package Outline
(Unit: mm)
5.0
14
10.16
7.0
2.5
5.0
V H 7 7 1
0.5
1.0
3.35 0.15
2.6
- 20 7.0 2.5
2. The two points B of the package are the horizontal reference. The point B' of the package is the vertical reference. 3. The bottom C of the package, and the top of the cover glass D are the height reference. 4. The center of the effective image area relative to B and B' is (H, V) = (5.0, 5.0) 0.15mm. 5. The rotation angle of the effective image area relative to H and V is 1.
1.27
M
0.3 0.46
6. The height from the bottom C to the effective image area is 1.41 0.10mm. The height from the top of the cover glass D to the effective image area is 1.94 0.15mm. 7. The tilt of the effective image area relative to the bottom C is less than 25m. The tilt of the effective image area relative to the top D of the cover glass is less than 25m. 8. The thickness of the cover glass is 0.75mm, and the refractive index is 1.5. 9. The notch of the package is used only for directional index, that must not be used for reference of fixing.
0.3
PACKAGE STRUCTURE
PACKAGE MATERIAL
Plastic
LEAD TREATMENT
GOLD PLATING
LEAD MATERIAL
42 ALLOY
PACKAGE MASS
0.60g
ICX618ALA
Sony Corporation
DRAWING NUMBER
AS-D3-02(E)
10. Cover glass defect Edge part Length : no matter, Width : less than 0.5mm, Depth : less than the thickness of the glass. Corner part Length : less than 1.5mm, Depth : less than the thickness of the glass.
0.25
1.7
B 1.7
2.5