Timing pulse generator

A timing pulse generator for generating at least first and second timing pulses exhibiting vertical and horizontal scanning frequencies, respectively, typical of video signals, the timing pulses being adapted for use with a CCD imaging device, said timing pulse generator comprising:

• a source of first reference pulses having the horizontal scanning frequency;
• first counting means for counting said first reference pulses to produce a first address count;
• first ROM means having a read only memory with first timing pulse data stored therein and supplied with said first address count to read out said first timing pulse data from addressed locations to generate first timing pulses;
• a source of second reference pulses of a frequency substantially higher than said horizontal scanning frequency;
• second counting means for counting said second reference pulses to produce a second address count;
• and
• second ROM means having a read only memory with second timing pulse data stored therein and supplied with said second address count to read out said second timing pulse data from addressed locations to generate second timing pulses.