Toshiba has introduced a pair of linear CCD image sensors for automated optical inspection and  barcode scanning. Both are monochrome and have a 5.25μm (pitch) x 50μm pixels stacked edge-on to form an array ~7.9mm long. TCD1105GFG has 125V/lux-s sensitivity and 90 dynamic range, plus built-in electronic shutter. TCD1106GFG has 600V/lux-s sensitivity and 400 dynamic range. Dynamic ranges ...

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