CCD Detector Handling for the PLATO Focal Plane Assembly at INTA.

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The PLATO mission utilizes specialized large-format, back-illuminated CCDs to achieve the high-precision photometry required for exoplanet detection. These 8x8 cm devices are optimized for both normal science acquisition and fast cadence observations. The assembly process at INTA ensures that these detectors maintain critical alignment and performance standards across the 26-camera array, providing the stability necessary for long-term spaceborne asteroseismology.