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ICX098BL

Measurement conditions

1) In the following measurements, the device drive conditions are at the typical values of the bias and clock

voltage conditions.

2) In the following measurements, spot blemishes are excluded and, unless otherwise specified, the optical

black level (OB) is used as the reference for the signal output, which is taken as the value measured at

point [∗B] of the measurement system.

Definition of standard imaging conditions

1) Standard imaging condition I:

(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.

2) Standard imaging condition II:

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

Set to standard imaging condition I. After selecting the electronic shutter mode with a shutter speed of

following formula.

×

[mV]

2. Saturation signal

Set to standard imaging condition II. 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.

3. Smear

Set to standard imaging condition II. With the lens diaphragm at F5.6 to F8, first adjust the luminous

intensity to 500 times the intensity with the average value of the signal output, 150mV. Then 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 =

××× 100 [%] (1/10V method conversion value)

4. Video signal shading

Set to standard imaging condition II. With the lens diaphragm at F5.6 to F8, adjust the luminous intensity

so that the average value of the signal output is 150mV. Then measure the maximum (Vmax [mV]) and

minimum (Vmin [mV]) values of the signal output and substitute the values into the following formula.

SH = (Vmax – Vmin)/150

× 100 [%]

5. Dark signal

Measure the average value of the signal output (Vdt [mV]) with the device ambient temperature 60°C and

the device in the light-obstructed state, using the horizontal idle transfer level as a reference.

100

30

Vsm

150

1

500

1

10