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Texas Instruments New 300DPI CMOS Linear Sensor Array Offers High Performance, Low Cost

DALLAS (July 21, 1997) – A new 300 dots per inch (DPI) CMOS linear sensor array from Texas Instruments (TI) provides simultaneous integration start and stop times for all pixels due to associated charge amplifier circuitry and a pixel data hold function. This linear sensor array is well-suited for scanner applications such as mark and code reading, optical character recognition (OCR) and contact imaging, edge detection and positioning, and optical encoding.

This device, designated the TSL1301, has 102 pixels, offers high sensitivity for a faster scan rate, lower cost illumination and higher signal-to-noise ratio. The TSL1301 is sufficient for 256 gray-scale (8-bit) operation, due to its low noise, low pixel response non-uniformity (PRNU) and low non-linearity. The TSL1301 features very low image lag, 2MHz operation, 5V supply operation, and synchronous integration to minimize image skewing.

Features/Benefits

  • High sensitivity
Reduces illumination power for low cost.
  • Low non-linearity error
Allows 256 gray-scale (8-bit) operation.
  • High speed
Increases throughput with 2MHz operation.

End Equipment Applications

Applications for the TSL1301 include:

  • Mark and code reading
  • Optical character recognition (OCR) and contact imaging
  • Edge detection and positioning
  • Optical encoding

Pricing, Packaging and Availability

The TSL1301 is now available from Texas Instruments and its authorized distributors. The TSL1301 is in a clear 8-pin dual-inline package (DIP). The suggested price for the TSL1301 is $3.45 in quantities of 1,000.

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