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pixels. Present commercially available CCDs contain about 75,000 elements. 

 RCA plans to introduce a compact version of the 5. 5- lb camera for closed- 

 circuit, audio/visual applications by the beginning of next year. In 

 closed-circuit applications, CCD cameras provide instant turn-on and 

 exhibit no image lag and no burn. Applications in home video-recorder 

 systems are to follow as soon as design and manufacturing techniques are 

 optimized to lower the price of the $8 , 000-camera. 



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