It is not impossible to make large CCDs with conventional
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technology, but it is extremely complex and very expensive, 
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which makes them only suitable for professional cameras.
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Also, consumers prefer compact cameras, which need small CCDs.
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Therefore it is imperative for manufacturers to increase image 
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quality without increasing the size of the CCD.