The TSL1301 linear sensor array consists of a 102 x 1 array of photodiodes, associated charge amplifier circuitry, and a pixel data-hold function that provides simultaneous-integration start and stop times for all pixels. The pixels measure 85 m by 77 m with 85-m center-to-center spacing and 8-m spacing between pixels. Operation is simplified by internal control logic that requires only a serial-input (SI) signal and a clock. The TSL1301 is intended for use in a wide variety of applications including mark and code reading, OCR and contact imaging, edge detection and positioning, and optical encoding.