Noise Characterization of the Linear CCD

摘要

Work in evaluating the noise performance of the linear charge-coupled devices (CCD) is summarized. The noise determines the minimum amplitude signal the CCD is capable of capturing and therefore is one of the prime parameters in determining dynamic range. The noise after correlated double sampling and correction of some ground loops will be shown equivalent to 150 rms electrons at the floating diffusion sensor on the CCD. (ERA citation 05:024572)