Back-illuminated 2048 x 2048 charge-coupled device performance

This paper will discuss recent performance of the back illuminated 2048 x 2048 imaging array device. The TK2048E chargecoupled device (CCD) full frame imnager is a three phase polysilicon gate buried channel device utilizing mini channel and multi-pinned phase technology. Physical structure allows simultaneous readout of each 1024 x 1024 quadrant or read out of the entire array through any one of four identical output NOSFETs. Test results for noise gain dark current charge transfer efficiency full well dark and hot defects quantum efficiency and imaging will be reviewed. 1.