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SCHOTT North America
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CCD
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Complete Assembly of Image Intensifier, Taper and CCD
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Taper bonded to CCD
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Fused Fiber Optic components are used in many imaging applications. Among these are CCD coupling, input and output windows for image intensifier tubes, cathode
ray tube faceplates, medical and dental imaging,
and special scientific applications. Each application is discussed briefly along with the special considerations
that accompany each application.
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CCD Coupling
Both faceplates
and tapers
are used as couplers for CCD chips.
In the case of faceplates
, the fiber optic is used as a cover
window for the CCD surface and performs the following functions:
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- protects the CCD surface from physical damage;
- provides an x-ray absorption layer to protect the CCD from x-ray damage;
- allows for direct 1:1 coupling with other optical devices;
- provides a surface for direct coating (such as a phosphor screen); and
- provides for more efficient coupling than with a lens.
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In addition, fiber optic tapers
offer these additional benefits:
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- Provide a larger active area, which is reduced in size to match the CCD dimensions
- Allow for combination of many tapers/CCD's to form a large viewing area.
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As opposed to the alternatives of direct coupling and lens coupling to the CCD, fiber optics offer some attractive alternatives.
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Contact
Lighting and Imaging
SCHOTT North America Inc.
122 Charlton Street Southbridge, MA 01550 USA
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