| First Image Sensor to Leverage New Kodak Interline Transfer CCD Technology for Machine Vision, Scientific Imaging
ROCHESTER, NY, November 6, 2007 - Eastman Kodak Company (NYSE:EK) is enabling a new level of performance for applied imaging markets such as machine vision and scientific imaging with availability of the first in a new family of interline transfer CCD image sensors
The KODAK KAI-01050 Image Sensor is the first product to leverage Kodak’s new Interline Transfer CCD Technology (see Kodak press release, “New KODAK CCD Image Sensor Technology Enhances Performance for Applied Imaging Applications“, Nov. 6, 2007), which provides an enhanced level of performance for applied imaging applications. The KAI-01050 fully leverages this new platform, providing significant improvements in sensor size, readout speed, and image quality.
“The role of imaging in the scientific, industrial, and medical fields continues to expand at a breakneck pace, enabling improved diagnoses, automated decision making and productivity, “ said Chris McNiffe, General Manager of Kodak’s Image Sensor Solutions group. “Kodak’s image sensors play an central role in these markets and with today’s announcements we are carrying forward our commitment to help drive theses applications to even higher levels of imaging performance.“
The KAI-01050 is a 1/2 inch optical format, 1024 x 1024 pixel progressive scan interline transfer CCD image sensor. The sensor deploys a new 5.5 micron pixel that is 45% smaller than the previous technology generation, but still retains the Dynamic Range, Quantum Efficiency, and Responsivity of the larger pixel. A new quad-output architecture enables readout speeds of up to 120 frames per second, enabling improved throughput in applications such as industrial inspection. Smear has been reduced in the new design to -100 dB, and a new low-noise amplifier significantly enhances performance in low-light applications.
Engineering grade devices of the KAI-01050 are currently available, with volume production planned for early 2008.
For specific ordering information and lead times, please contact Image Sensor Solutions, Eastman Kodak Company at (585) 722-4385 or by email at imagers@kodak.com. For more information on Kodak’s entire image sensor product line, please visit www.kodak.com/go/imagers.
About Eastman Kodak Company
Kodak is the world’s foremost imaging innovator. With sales of $10.7 billion in 2006, the company is committed to a digitally oriented growth strategy focused on helping people better use meaningful images and information in their life and work. Consumers use Kodak’s system of digital and traditional products and services to take, print and share their pictures anytime, anywhere; Businesses effectively communicate with customers worldwide using Kodak solutions for prepress, conventional and digital printing and document imaging; and Creative Professionals rely on Kodak technology to uniquely tell their story through moving or still images.
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