Large-area, Ultra Wide Bandwidth Sensors Optimize Industrial Inspection

PRINCETON, N.J. – January 8, 2007 – Sarnoff Imaging Systems today
announced the release of its 8k linear CCD sensors for purchase. These
industry standard sensors are targeted for use in high-speed inspection
applications, such as printed circuit boards and print webs.

Unlike other 8k linear sensors on the market, Sarnoff’s
high-performance line scan products are available for stand-alone
sensor-level purchase, enabling companies to build cameras customized
for their specific needs. Sarnoff also plans to offer camera modules
for companies not requiring a custom-built camera.

“By making the sensor products available, companies now have a
low-cost option to optimize their defect inspection process. These
sensors have high sensitivity in both the visible band and in the deep
UV range, making them attractive for semiconductor inspection and
metrology markets,” said Steven Perna, General Manager of Sarnoff
Imaging Systems Business Unit. “Sarnoff understands that a ‘one size
fits all’ solution doesn’t work for every company’s product roadmap. We
offer full flexibility in sensor and camera solutions.”

Sarnoff’s 8k linear sensors feature:

• Eight output ports each running at speeds up to 19 MHz
• Front illuminated CCD sensor with 7x7 µm square pixels
• 17 KHz line rate
• High sensitivity from deep UV (193 and 248 nm) to visible band (400-700 nm)
• A dynamic range of over 1500:1 for more measurement range in each field of vision
• Anti-blooming capability to drain excess charge from very intense illumination spots for full image clarity

Sarnoff Imaging Systems will exhibit their 8k linear sensors at the
Photonics West 2007 Conference from January 23-25, San Jose, Calif. at
Booth #245.

About Sarnoff Imaging Systems
A strategic business unit of Sarnoff Corporation, Sarnoff Imaging Systems,
is focused on developing cutting-edge imaging products and technology
to meet the demanding needs of the aerospace, defense, semiconductor,
analytical, biomedical and scientific instrumentation communities.
Sarnoff Imaging Systems specializes in Custom and OEM development of
image sensors and cameras, combining the ability to design and
manufacture new high-speed back illuminated sensors and accompanying
high performance digital imaging cameras and user-friendly software.
Sarnoff Imaging Systems is the only source of back-illuminated CMOS and
CCD sensors that simultaneously deliver high speed, and high
sensitivity.

For more information, contact:
Lou Ann Wingerter
609-734-2863
lwingerter@sarnoff.com