For the uninitiated, here's a quick review of CCD technology as provided by the industry association, AIM (Automatic Identification Manufacturers) ( www.aimglobal.org ). "CCD scanners use a stationary ...

One of the differences between the two models is that the scanner element on the 830 uses a CCD, while the 530 uses CIS.<BR><BR>I'm not an expert, but have read from several sources (including a ...

After a bit of consideration he decided to tear down the scanner portion of the device and ended up turning it into a multi-touch display. The scanner relies on a long PCB with a line CCD sensor.

I believe that CCD scannes also work a bit faster than comparable CIS offerings.<BR><BR>Also, I owned a Canon Lide 30 for a very brief time. Perfectly flat objects, like photos, scanned fine.