Definition: In essence, this is the electronic version of film for a digital camera. Standing for charged coupled device, this refers to the chip used to record image information. Light hits the CCD when a photo is taken, and then the analog CCD converts the information to digital. This is one of the two main recording devices used in digital cameras.
Also Known As: charged coupled device, ccd
Examples: The CCD on my digital camera is what records the images when I shoot a picture.
