Typical heat generation-image sensors

[mechy20]

Hi all,
I am looking for some info on typical heat generated by image sensors. Can any one give me an idea or point me to an appropriate location on the www?

Thanks,

 

[IRstuff]

Not sure I understand your question. There is no "typical," since each manufacturer and each camera has its own requirements.

TTFN

FAQ731-376

 

[mechy20]

Ok. That was way too vague.

Let us say CMOS image sensors. I can find data sheets from manufacturers which give an operation range of temperatures. That is not what I am looking for. I was wondering how much heat would get generated when these sensors operate. (could be whatever time the data is specced for)

I dont care who the manufacturer is or what resolution the sensor itself is, as long as the data is consistent for that particular condition.

Hope that helps.

Thanks...

 

[IRstuff]

Still TOO VAGUE. A typical CMOS imager CHIP dissipates less than 1 W:

http://www.altasens.com/ProductFlyers/AltaSens246xProductFlyer.pdf

BUT, that's hardly the whole picture. A full-up CAMERA, including drive electronics, video output electronics can run anywhere from 2W to 5W:

http://www.jai.com/ProtectedDocuments/datasheets/Datasheet_CV-M71A.pdf

TTFN

FAQ731-376