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A Charge Coupled Device or CCD barcode scanner uses imaging techniques that are somewhat similar to digital cameras. CCD barcode scanners take images of barcodes and are deciphered in a series of characters. This type of barcode scanner is designed to have a lightning quick scan speed.

Using LEDs for illumination, CCD scanners are sought after by many retail and wholesale chains. LED boosts the scanner’s function and efficiency as it gives ten times life of a laser diode. CCDs have competed with a laser barcode scanner in terms of its newer mechanisms. CCDs have zero moving parts and its safe illumination level is great for viewing items directly.

A CCD barcode scanner is lighter, smaller, and less costly and has scan rates amounting to 45 scans per sec. Durable and highly functional, CCD barcode scanners are suitable for point of sale and other relevant applications. Although focused only on the imaging element, these CCD scanners are widely used. They are good choices as they are also maintenance free scanners that use low power. Generally more rugged, CCD scanners provide high-capacity range for scanning and are pretty long lasting. Otherwise, CCD barcode scanners are limited only to three to four code lengths which entirely depend on the model that you have.