Technology of large focal planes of CCDs

Paul R. Jorden; David G. Morris; Peter J. Pool

doi:10.1117/12.512511

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12 January 2004 Technology of large focal planes of CCDs

Paul R. Jorden, David G. Morris, Peter J. Pool

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Proceedings Volume 5167, Focal Plane Arrays for Space Telescopes; (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.512511
Event: Optical Science and Technology, SPIE's 48th Annual Meeting, 2003, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

e2v technologies has demonstrated capability in the supply of state-of-the-art CCDs for large area scientific focal planes. We discuss technical developments and lessons learnt from the manufacture and supply of large-format CCDs. Several large mosaics have now been built or are under construction, using e2v sensors- these include CFHT Megacam, ESO VST, SAO Megacam, Kepler, and GAIA. Design, assembly and operational issues are presented.

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Paul R. Jorden, David G. Morris, and Peter J. Pool "Technology of large focal planes of CCDs", Proc. SPIE 5167, Focal Plane Arrays for Space Telescopes, (12 January 2004); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.512511

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