CCD sensor
part · 1969 · Digital age
A charge-coupled device (Boyle and Smith).
Principles and materials it uses
- Silicon — is made of. A CCD is silicon.
- Photovoltaic effect — uses. Light generates charge in the cells.
Where it is used
- Digital camera — is part of. The first ones used CCDs.
What it is a kind of
- Image sensor — is a kind of. A kind of image sensor.