charge-transfer loss (δ )

The fractional loss of signal charge that occurs when a charge packet is transferred from one storage region to the next storage region and that packet is preceded by one or more packets of zero charge.

NOTE The loss of charge is that charge necessary to replenish all interface states or bulk traps that have emptied since the last passage of charge through the device. It is not charge that is left behind as it is in the case of charge-transfer inefficiency.

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