Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a detection device that is less sensitive to mixing of information containing two colors associated with two photodetectors.SOLUTION: A substrate 3 successively includes a first semiconductor layer 5 having first bandgap energy, a semiconductor buffer layer 6, and a second semiconductor layer 7 having second bandgap energy different from the first bandgap energy. Two photodetectors 1, 2 sensitive to two different colors are formed respectively on the first and second semiconductor layers 5, 7. A first biasing pad 9 electrically connects the first semiconductor layer 5 to a first biasing circuits 8b, 14. A second biasing pad 10 electrically connects the second semiconductor layer 7 to a second biasing circuits 8a, 15. The first biasing pad is devoid of electrical connection with the second semiconductor layer 7.
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an electromagnetic radiation detection device comprising a detection matrix with improved biasing conditions of photodetectors disposed on a substrate, and a method of fabricating the same.SOLUTION: The detection device includes a semiconductor substrate (1) of a first conductivity type. A matrix of photodiodes organized along a first organization axis is formed on the substrate (1). Each of the photodiodes is at least partially formed in the substrate (1). A peripheral biasing ring is formed around the photodiode matrix (1). The biasing ring is connected to a bias voltage generator (3). An electrically conducting contact is connected to the substrate and arranged between two photodiodes on the first organization axis. The distance separating the contact from each of the two photodiodes is equal to the distance separating two adjacent photodiodes along the first organization axis. The contact is connected to the bias voltage generator.
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a detection device for detecting electromagnetic radiation that does not saturate an electric circuit of the detection device when the received electromagnetic radiation is larger than expected.SOLUTION: A detection device comprises at least one pixel. The pixel comprises a photodetector 1 and a control circuit 3, and is provided with an output terminal 8 designed to connect an analysis circuit 4. The photodetector 1 is configured to have two different operating modes associated with different biasing conditions. A switch 9 connecting the photodetector 1 to the output terminal 8 of the pixel and a circuit for a connecting/disconnecting the control circuit 3 with the output terminal 8 of the pixel and with the photodetector 1 allow switching between the two operating modes. A comparator 10 compares a voltage across a capacitive load 5 with a threshold value and outputs first and second signals according to the comparison. The comparator 10 is connected to the circuit for connecting/disconnecting the control circuit 3 and to the switch 9.
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a detection circuit which makes it possible to reduce the noise level during a low-flux use.SOLUTION: A detection circuit of the source follower per detector type comprises a photodiode 1 connected to an integration node N. A biasing circuit 3 makes it possible to bias the photodiode 1 between a first reverse-bias state and a second floating state. A readout circuit 4 is connected to the integration node N for generating a signal representative of the scene observed by the photodiode 1. A metal shielding 5 is arranged around the integration node N. The metal shielding 5 is connected to an output of the readout circuit 4 and configured to have a potential varying in the same direction as the potential of the integration node N.
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To facilitate electrical connection through a standardized connector even for a large apparatus by providing the low temperature finger of a cryostat with a mechanically secured cooling plate. SOLUTION: A cryostat is provided with cylindrical casings coaxially wherein the outer casing is utilized as a window support and the inner casing is constituted of low temperature fingers. A connecting circuit 7 is secured mechanically to a cooling plate 2 and exchanges heat with the cooling plate 2. The cooling plate 2 is provided with two recesses 16 symmetrically wherein each recess 16 extends toward the center of cooling plate 2 and terminates at a through slot. Each through slot opens to the outside of low temperature finger. The recess 16 contains a relay connecting member 13 through an epoxy based adhesive. The cooling plate 2 itself can be regulated by inserting and bonding a relay connecting member 13 matching on the detector depending on the dimensions or type of the detector to be used.