Why not make the sensor larger?

John Turco wrote:
"Roger N. Clark (change username to rnclark)" wrote:

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Try googling for fast CCDs and CMOS sensors. There are many
scientific applications where speed is important.
You'll find that in 12-bit+ output and large megapixel
sensors, the rates are pretty comparable to 100 MP/s.
Remember, CCDs are 30-year old technology, and CMOS similar
technology and not that far behind.

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Hello, Roger:

The CCD was invented, at AT&T Bell Labs, in 1969. That's much closer to
40 years ago, than 30.

Or, were you referring to camera sensors, specifically?

I remember in 1975 engineers in the lab I worked at MIT
were just starting to use the "new" CCDs. It was quite
difficult, as they had to build their own timing
circuits. So while the invention may have been 1969,
it was some years before devices became available
and "in use." I should have said 30+ year old technology.

Roger