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Please contact a Renesas Electronics sales office if you have any questions regarding the information contained in this document or Renesas Electronics products, or if you have any other inquiries. (Note 1) "Renesas Electronics" as used in this document means Renesas Electronics Corporation and also includes its majorityowned subsidiaries. (Note 2) "Renesas Electronics product(s)" means any product developed or manufactured by or for Renesas Electronics. DATA SHEET MOS INTEGRATED CIRCUIT PD3737 5150 PIXELS CCD LINEAR IMAGE SENSOR DESCRIPTION The PD3737 is a 5150-pixel high sensitivity CCD (Charge Coupled Device) linear image sensor which changes optical images to electrical signal. The PD3737 has high speed CCD register, so it is suitable for high resolution scanners and facsimiles which scan high definition document at high speed. FEATURES * Valid photocell : 5150 pixels * Photocell pitch : 7 m * High response sensitivity * Peak response wavelength : 550 nm (green) * Resolution : 16 dot/mm A3 (297 x 420 mm) size (shorter side) 24 dot/mm A4 (210 x 297 mm) size (shorter side) * High speed scan : 252 s/line * Drive clock level : CMOS output under +5 V operation * Data rate : 20 MHz Max. * Power supply : +12 V ORDERING INFORMATION <R> Part Number Package PD3737CY-A CCD linear image sensor 32-pin plastic DIP (10.16 mm (400)) Remark The PD3737CY-A is a lead-free product. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Before using this document, please confirm that this is the latest version. Not all products and/or types are available in every country. Please check with an NEC Electronics sales representative for availability and additional information. Document No. S13158EJ4V0DS00 (4th edition) Date Published February 2006 NS CP (N) Printed in Japan 1994 The mark <R> shows major revised points. The revised points can be easily searched by copying an "<R>" in the PDF file and specifying it in the "Find what:" field. PD3737 BLOCK DIAGRAM VOD 1L 4 22 24 1 R 32 Optical black 18 pixels, invalid photocell 2 pixels, valid photocell 5150 pixels, invalid photocell 2 pixels VOUT 28 23 TG 10 2 2 2 5 9 AGND AGND 2L Data Sheet S13158EJ4V0DS PD3737 PIN CONFIGURATION (Top View) CCD linear image sensor 32-pin plastic DIP (10.16 mm (400)) * PD3737CY-A NC 1 32 R Reset gate clock Analog ground AGND 2 31 NC No connection No connection NC 3 30 NC No connection Output drain voltage VOD 4 29 NC No connection Analog ground AGND 5 28 VOUT Output signal Internal connection IC 6 27 IC Internal connection Internal connection IC 7 26 IC Internal connection No connection NC 8 25 NC No connection Last stage shift register clock 2 2L 9 24 1 Shift register clock 1 Shift register clock 2 2 10 23 TG Transfer gate clock No connection NC 11 22 1L Last stage shift register clock 1 Internal connection IC 12 21 IC Internal connection Internal connection IC 13 20 IC Internal connection No connection NC 14 19 NC No connection No connection NC 15 18 NC No connection No connection NC 16 17 NC No connection 5150 1 No connection Cautions 1. Leave pins 6, 7, 12, 13, 20, 21, 26, 27 (IC) unconnected. 2. Connect the No connection pins (NC) to GND. Data Sheet S13158EJ4V0DS 3 PD3737 PHOTOCELL STRUCTURE DIAGRAM 2 m 8 m 5 m Aluminum shield 4 Data Sheet S13158EJ4V0DS Channel stopper PD3737 ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS (TA = +25C) Parameter Symbol Ratings Unit Output drain voltage VOD -0.3 to +15 V Shift register clock voltage V 1, V 2 -0.3 to +8 V Last stage shift register clock voltage V 1L, V 2L -0.3 to +8 V Reset signal voltage V R -0.3 to +8 V V TG -0.3 to +8 V TA 0 to +60 C Tstg -40 to +70 C Transfer gate clock voltage Operating ambient temperature Note Storage temperature Note Use at the condition without dew condensation. Caution Product quality may suffer if the absolute maximum rating is exceeded even momentarily for any parameter. That is, the absolute maximum ratings are rated values at which the product is on the verge of suffering physical damage, and therefore the product must be used under conditions that ensure that the absolute maximum ratings are not exceeded. RECOMMENDED OPERATING CONDITIONS (TA = +25C) Parameter Symbol Min. Typ. Max. Unit Output drain voltage VOD 11.4 12.0 12.6 V Shift register clock high level V 1_H, V 2_H 4.5 5.0 5.5 V Shift register clock low level V 1_L, V 2_L -0.3 0 +0.5 V Last stage shift register clock high level V 1LH, V 2LH 4.5 5.0 5.5 V Last stage shift register clock low level V 1LL, V 2LL -0.3 0 +0.5 V Reset signal R high level V RH 4.5 5.0 5.5 V Reset signal R low level V RL -0.3 0 +0.5 V Note V 1_H Note Transfer gate clock high level V TGH 4.5 V 1_H V Transfer gate clock low level V TGL -0.3 0 +0.5 V Shift register clock amplitude V 1_pp, V 2_pp 4.5 5.0 5.8 V Last stage shift register clock amplitude V 1L_pp, V 2L_pp 4.5 5.0 5.8 V Reset signal amplitude V R_pp 4.5 5.0 5.8 V Transfer gate clock amplitude V TG_pp 4.5 5.0 5.8 V Data rate f R 0.5 1 20 MHz Note When Transfer gate clock high level (V TGH) is higher than Shift register clock high level (V 1_H), Image lag can increase. Remarks 1. Input reset signal R to pin 32 via capacitor (1000 pF 20%, non polarity). Concerning the connection method refer to APPLICATION CIRCUIT EXAMPLE. 2. Operating conditions of reset signal R is not the condition at device pins but the conditions of the signal which applied to capacitor. Data Sheet S13158EJ4V0DS 5 PD3737 ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS TA = +25C, VOD = 12 V, f 1 = 0.5 MHz, data rate = 1 MHz, storage time = 10 ms, input signal clock = 5 Vp-p, light source : 3200 K halogen lamp + C500 (infrared cut filter, t = 1 mm) Parameter Symbol Test Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Unit 1.0 1.5 - V Saturation voltage Vsat Saturation exposure SE Daylight color fluorescent lamp - 0.2 - lx*s Photo response non-uniformity PRNU VOUT = 500 mV - 5 10 % Average dark signal ADS Light shielding - 2.0 6.0 mV Dark signal non-uniformity DSNU Light shielding - 6.0 12.0 mV Power consumption PW - 100 200 mW Output impedance ZO - 0.2 0.5 k Response RF 6.0 7.5 9.0 V/lx*s - 550 - nm - 0.3 1.0 % 2.0 3.0 5.0 V Daylight color fluorescent lamp Response peak Image lag Offset level IL Note 1 VOUT = 1.0 V VOS Note 2 td Time from 90% to 10% of 2L fall is 5 ns 21 23 25 ns Register imbalance RI VOUT = 500 mV - 0 4.0 % Total transfer efficiency TTE VOUT = 500 mV, 92 98 - % Output fall delay time data rate (f R1) = 20 MHz Dynamic range Reset feed-through noise Note 1 DR1 Vsat/DSNU - 250 - times RFTN Light shielding - 250 500 mV Notes 1. Refer to TIMING CHART 2. 2. td is defined as a time from 10% of 2L to 10% of VOUT, output after passing through two steps of emitter follower in the APPLICATION CIRCUIT EXAMPLE. INPUT PIN CAPACITANCE (TA = +25C, VOD = 12 V) Parameter Symbol Pin name Pin No. Min. Typ. Max. Unit Shift register clock pin capacitance 1 C 1 1 24 440 550 660 pF Shift register clock pin capacitance 2 C 2 2 10 440 550 660 pF Last stage shift register clock pin capacitance 1 C 1L 1L 22 40 50 60 pF Last stage shift register clock pin capacitance 2 C 2L 2L 9 40 50 60 pF Reset gate clock pin capacitance C R R 32 8 10 12 pF Transfer gate clock pin capacitance C TG TG 23 120 150 180 pF Remark C 1 and C 2 show the equivalent capacity of the real drive including the capacity of between 1 and 2. 6 Data Sheet S13158EJ4V0DS PD3737 TIMING CHART 1 TG 1 2 1L 2L 5181 5182 5183 5184 5185 5186 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 R VOUT Optical black (18 pixels) Valid photocell (5150 pixels) Invalid photocell (2 pixels) Caution Invalid photocell (2 pixels) Input the R pulse continuously during the high level period of TG. Data Sheet S13158EJ4V0DS 7 PD3737 TIMING CHART 2 t1 1 90% 10% 2 90% 10% t2 t1' 1L 90% 10% 2L 90% 10% R 90% 10% t5 t2' t4 t4 t3 td t6 td VOUT RFTN VOS 10% Symbol t1, t2 10% Min. Typ. Max. Unit 0 50 (150) ns t1', t2' 0 5 (25) ns t3 15 50 (500) ns t4 2 20 (500) ns t5, t6 0 20 (50) ns Remark The MAX. in the table above shows the operation range in which the output characteristics are kept almost enough for general purpose. 8 Data Sheet S13158EJ4V0DS PD3737 TG, 1, 2 TIMING CHART t7 t9 t8 90% 10% TG t11 t10 90% 1 2 Symbol t7, t8 t9 t10, t11 Min. Typ. Max. Unit 0 50 (100) ns 500 1000 10000 ns 0 100 10000 ns Remark The MAX. in the table above shows the operation range in which the output characteristics are kept almost enough for general purpose. 1, 2 CROSS POINTS 1 2 2.0 V or more 2.0 V or more 1L, 2 CROSS POINTS 2 1L 2.0 V or more 0.5 V or more 2.0 V or more 0.5 V or more 1, 2L CROSS POINTS 1 2L Remark Adjust cross points ( 1, 2), ( 1L, 2) and ( 1, 2L) with input resistance of each pin. Data Sheet S13158EJ4V0DS 9 PD3737 DEFINITIONS OF CHARACTERISTIC ITEMS 1. Saturation voltage : Vsat Output signal voltage at which the response linearity is lost. 2. Saturation exposure : SE Product of intensity of illumination (lx) and storage time (s) when saturation of output voltage occurs. 3. Photo response non-uniformity : PRNU The peak/bottom ratio to the average output voltage of all the valid pixels calculated by the following formula. VMAX. or VMIN. PRNU (%) = 1 n n V j=1 -1 j x 100 n : Number of valid pixcels Vj : Output voltage of each pixel VMIN. Register Dark DC level VMAX. 1 n n V j j=1 4. Average dark signal : ADS Average output signal voltage of all the valid pixels at light shielding. This is calculated by the following formula. 5150 d j ADS (mV) = j=1 5150 dj : Dark signal of valid pixel number j 5. Dark signal non-uniformity : DSNU The difference between ADS and voltage of the highest or lowest output pixel of all the valid pixels at light shielding. VOUT ADS Register Dark DC level DSNU MIN. DSNU MAX. 10 Data Sheet S13158EJ4V0DS PD3737 6. Output impedance : ZO Impedance of the output pins viewed from outside. 7. Response : R Output voltage divided by exposure (lx*s). Note that the response varies with a light source (spectral characteristic). 8. Image lag : IL The rate between the last output voltage and the next one after read out the data of a line. TG Light ON OFF VOUT V1 VOUT IL (%) = V1 x 100 VOUT 9. Register imbalance: RI The rate of the difference between the averages of the output voltage of Odd and Even pixels, against the average output voltage of all the valid pixels. n 2 2 n (V2j -1 - V2j) j=1 RI (%) = n 1 n x 100 Vj j=1 n : Number of valid pixels Vj : Output voltage of each pixel Data Sheet S13158EJ4V0DS 11 PD3737 STANDARD CHARACTERISTIC CURVES (Reference Value) DARK OUTPUT TEMPERATURE CHARACTERISTIC STORAGE TIME OUTPUT VOLTAGE CHARACTERISTIC (TA = +25C) 8 2 2 1 0.5 0.2 0.25 0.1 0 1 Relative Output Voltage Relative Output Voltage 4 10 20 30 40 0.1 50 Operating Ambient Temperature TA (C) 1 5 10 Storage Time (ms) TOTAL SPECTRAL RESPONSE CHARACTERISTICS (without infrared cut filter) (TA = +25C) 100 Response Ratio (%) 80 60 40 20 0 400 600 800 Wavelength (nm) 12 Data Sheet S13158EJ4V0DS 1000 1200 PD3737 APPLICATION CIRCUIT EXAMPLE +12 V PD3737 1 NC R AGND NC NC NC VOD NC 2 5 IC IC IC NC NC 2L 1 2 10 47 F/25 V 51 2SC1842 VOUT 1 k 27 IC 26 8 2 51 VOUT 7 9 4.7 k 28 6 10 47 29 AGND 2L R 30 4 0.1 F 1000 pF 31 3 47 F/25 V 32 2SA1206 25 2 TG NC 1L 11 12 24 2 23 10 22 10 1 TG 1L 21 IC IC IC IC NC NC NC NC NC NC 13 20 14 19 15 18 16 17 Cautions 1. Leave pins 6, 7, 12, 13, 20, 21, 26, 27 (IC) unconnected. 2. Connect the No connection pins (NC) to GND. Remark The inverters shown in the above application circuit example are the 74AC04. Data Sheet S13158EJ4V0DS 13 PD3737 PACKAGE DRAWING PD3737CY CCD LINEAR IMAGE SENSOR 32-PIN PLASTIC DIP (10.16 mm (400) ) (Unit : mm) 55.20.5 54.80.5 1st valid pixel 4.90.3 1 9.050.3 9.250.3 17 32 2.0 4 16 1 46.7 4 12.60.5 4.10.5 4.550.5 1.020.15 10.160.20 (2.0) 2 2.450.3 0.460.1 2.540.25 (5.42) 10.16 +0.70 -0.20 3 0.250.05 4.210.5 Name Dimensions Refractive index Plastic cap 52.2x6.4x0.8 (0.7 5 ) 1.5 1 1st valid pixel The center of the pin1 2 The surface of the CCD chip The top of the cap 3 The bottom of the package The surface of the CCD chip 4 Mirror finishied surface 5 Thickness of mirror finished surface 32C-1CCD-PKG9-1 14 Data Sheet S13158EJ4V0DS PD3737 RECOMMENDED SOLDERING CONDITIONS When soldering this product, it is highly recommended to observe the conditions as shown below. If other soldering processes are used, or if the soldering is performed under different conditions, please make sure to consult with our sales offices. Type of Through-hole Device PD3737CY-A : CCD linear image sensor 32-pin plastic DIP (10.16 mm (400)) Process Partial heating method Cautions 1. Conditions Pin temperature : 350 C or below, Heat time : 3 seconds or less (per pin) During assembly care should be taken to prevent solder or flux from contacting the glass cap. The optical characteristics could be degraded by such contact. 2. Soldering by the solder flow method may have deleterious effects on prevention of glass cap soiling and heat resistance. So the method cannot be guaranteed. Data Sheet S13158EJ4V0DS 15 PD3737 NOTES ON HANDLING THE PACKAGES 1 DUST AND DIRT PROTECTING The optical characteristics of the CCD will be degraded if the cap is scratched during cleaning. Don't either touch plastic cap surface by hand or have any object come in contact with plastic cap surface. Should dirt stick to a plastic cap surface, blow it off with an air blower. For dirt stuck through electricity ionized air is recommended. And if the plastic cap surface is grease stained, clean with our recommended solvents. CLEANING THE PLASTIC CAP Care should be taken when cleaning the surface to prevent scratches. We recommend cleaning the cap with a soft cloth moistened with one of the recommended solvents below. Excessive pressure should not be applied to the cap during cleaning. If the cap requires multiple cleanings it is recommended that a clean surface or cloth be used. RECOMMENDED SOLVENTS The following are the recommended solvents for cleaning the CCD plastic cap. Use of solvents other than these could result in optical or physical degradation in the plastic cap. Please consult your sales office when considering an alternative solvent. Solvents Symbol Ethyl Alcohol Methyl Alcohol EtOH MeOH Isopropyl Alcohol N-methyl Pyrrolidone IPA NMP 2 MOUNTING OF THE PACKAGE The application of an excessive load to the package may cause the package to warp or break, or cause chips to come off internally. Particular care should be taken when mounting the package on the circuit board. Don't have any object come in contact with plastic cap. You should not reform the lead frame. We recommended to use a IC-inserter when you assemble to PCB. Also, be care that the any of the following can cause the package to crack or dust to be generated. 1. Applying heat to the external leads for an extended period of time with soldering iron. 2. Applying repetitive bending stress to the external leads. 3. Rapid cooling or heating 3 OPERATE AND STORAGE ENVIRONMENTS Operate in clean environments. CCD image sensors are precise optical equipment that should not be subject to mechanical shocks. Exposure to high temperatures or humidity will affect the characteristics. So avoid storage or usage in such conditions. Keep in a case to protect from dust and dirt. Dew condensation may occur on CCD image sensors when the devices are transported from a low-temperature environment to a high-temperature environment. Avoid such rapid temperature changes. For more details, refer to our document "Review of Quality and Reliability Handbook" (C12769E) 4 ELECTROSTATIC BREAKDOWN CCD image sensor is protected against static electricity, but destruction due to static electricity is sometimes detected. Before handling be sure to take the following protective measures. 1. Ground the tools such as soldering iron, radio cutting pliers of or pincer. 2. 3. 4. 5. Install a conductive mat or on the floor or working table to prevent the generation of static electricity. Either handle bare handed or use non-chargeable gloves, clothes or material. Ionized air is recommended for discharge when handling CCD image sensor. For the shipment of mounted substrates, use box treated for prevention of static charges. 6. Anyone who is handling CCD image sensors, mounting them on PCBs or testing or inspecting PCBs on which CCD image sensors have been mounted must wear anti-static bands such as wrist straps and ankle straps which are grounded via a series resistance connection of about 1 M. 16 Data Sheet S13158EJ4V0DS PD3737 [MEMO] Data Sheet S13158EJ4V0DS 17 PD3737 [MEMO] 18 Data Sheet S13158EJ4V0DS PD3737 NOTES FOR CMOS DEVICES 1 VOLTAGE APPLICATION WAVEFORM AT INPUT PIN Waveform distortion due to input noise or a reflected wave may cause malfunction. If the input of the CMOS device stays in the area between VIL (MAX) and VIH (MIN) due to noise, etc., the device may malfunction. Take care to prevent chattering noise from entering the device when the input level is fixed, and also in the transition period when the input level passes through the area between VIL (MAX) and VIH (MIN). 2 HANDLING OF UNUSED INPUT PINS Unconnected CMOS device inputs can be cause of malfunction. If an input pin is unconnected, it is possible that an internal input level may be generated due to noise, etc., causing malfunction. CMOS devices behave differently than Bipolar or NMOS devices. Input levels of CMOS devices must be fixed high or low by using pull-up or pull-down circuitry. Each unused pin should be connected to VDD or GND via a resistor if there is a possibility that it will be an output pin. All handling related to unused pins must be judged separately for each device and according to related specifications governing the device. 3 PRECAUTION AGAINST ESD A strong electric field, when exposed to a MOS device, can cause destruction of the gate oxide and ultimately degrade the device operation. Steps must be taken to stop generation of static electricity as much as possible, and quickly dissipate it when it has occurred. Environmental control must be adequate. When it is dry, a humidifier should be used. It is recommended to avoid using insulators that easily build up static electricity. Semiconductor devices must be stored and transported in an anti-static container, static shielding bag or conductive material. All test and measurement tools including work benches and floors should be grounded. The operator should be grounded using a wrist strap. Semiconductor devices must not be touched with bare hands. Similar precautions need to be taken for PW boards with mounted semiconductor devices. 4 STATUS BEFORE INITIALIZATION Power-on does not necessarily define the initial status of a MOS device. Immediately after the power source is turned ON, devices with reset functions have not yet been initialized. Hence, power-on does not guarantee output pin levels, I/O settings or contents of registers. A device is not initialized until the reset signal is received. A reset operation must be executed immediately after power-on for devices with reset functions. 5 POWER ON/OFF SEQUENCE In the case of a device that uses different power supplies for the internal operation and external interface, as a rule, switch on the external power supply after switching on the internal power supply. When switching the power supply off, as a rule, switch off the external power supply and then the internal power supply. Use of the reverse power on/off sequences may result in the application of an overvoltage to the internal elements of the device, causing malfunction and degradation of internal elements due to the passage of an abnormal current. The correct power on/off sequence must be judged separately for each device and according to related specifications governing the device. 6 INPUT OF SIGNAL DURING POWER OFF STATE Do not input signals or an I/O pull-up power supply while the device is not powered. The current injection that results from input of such a signal or I/O pull-up power supply may cause malfunction and the abnormal current that passes in the device at this time may cause degradation of internal elements. Input of signals during the power off state must be judged separately for each device and according to related specifications governing the device. Data Sheet S13158EJ4V0DS 19 PD3737 * The information in this document is current as of February, 2006. 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