CCD charge collection efficiency and the photon transfer techniqueThe charge-coupled device (CCD) has shown unprecendented performance as a photon detector in the areas of spectral response, charge transfer, and readout noise. Recent experience indicates, however, that the full potential for the CCD's charge collection efficiency (CCE) lies well beyond that which is realized in currently available devices. A definition of CCE performance is presented and a standard test tool (the photon transfer technique) for measuring and optimizing this important CCD parameter is introduced. CCE characteristics for different types of CCDs are compared; the primary limitations in achieving high CCE performance are discussed, and the prospects for future improvement are outlined.
Document ID
19870023704
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Janesick, J. (Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Klaasen, K. (Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Elliott, T. (California Institute of Technology Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, United States)