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astronomy

Also known as: CID

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comparison to charge-coupled device

In telescope: Charge-coupled devices
Another similar device, the charge injection device, is sometimes employed. The basic difference between the CID and the CCD is in the way the electric charge is transferred before it is recorded; however, the two devices may be used interchangeably as far as astronomical work is concerned.
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