ICX418AKB Datasheet, PDF (20/21 Pages) Sony Corporation – Diagonal 8mm (Type 1/2) CCD Image Sensor for NTSC Color Video Cameras

ICX418AKB
Notes on Handling
1) Static charge prevention
CCD image sensors are easily damaged by static discharge. Before handling be sure to take the following
protective measures.
a) Either handle bare handed or use non-chargeable gloves, clothes or material.
Also use conductive shoes.
b) When handling directly use an earth band.
c) Install a conductive mat on the floor or working table to prevent the generation of static electricity.
d) Ionized air is recommended for discharge when handling CCD image sensor.
e) For the shipment of mounted substrates, use boxes treated for the prevention of static charges.
2) Soldering
a) Make sure the package temperature does not exceed 80°C.
b) Solder dipping in a mounting furnace causes damage to the glass and other defects. Use a ground 30W
soldering iron and solder each pin in less than 2 seconds. For repairs and remount, cool sufficiently.
c) To dismount an image sensor, do not use a 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) Dust and dirt protection
Image sensors are packed and delivered by taking care of protecting its glass plates from harmful dust and
dirt. Clean glass plates with the following operations as required, and use them.
a) Perform all assembly operations in a clean room (class 1000 or less).
b) Do not either touch glass plates by hand or have any object come in contact with glass surfaces. Should
dirt stick to a glass surface, blow it off with an air blower. (For dirt stuck through static electricity ionized
air is recommended.)
c) Clean with a cotton bud and ethyl alcohol if grease stained. Be careful not to scratch the glass.
d) Keep in a case to protect from dust and dirt. To prevent dew condensation, preheat or precool when
moving to a room with great temperature differences.
e) When a protective tape is applied before shipping, just before use remove the tape applied for electrostatic
protection. Do not reuse the tape.
4) Do not expose to strong light (sun rays) for long periods, as color filters will be discolored. When high luminous
objects are imaged with the exposure level control by the electronic-iris, the luminance of the image-plane
may become excessive and discolor of the color filter will possibly be accelerated. In such a case, it is advis-
able that taking-lens with the automatic-iris and closing of the shutter during the power-off mode should be
properly arranged. For continuous using under cruel condition exceeding the normal using condition, consult
our company.
5) Exposure to high temperature or humidity will affect the characteristics. Accordingly avoid storage or usage in
such conditions.
6) CCD image sensors are precise optical equipment that should not be subject to too much mechanical shocks.
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