Self-guarding Schottky barrier infrared detector array
Abstract
A two dimensional focal plane array of Schottky photodiodes on a silicon substrate for infrared imaging is presented. The array is designed for mating with multiplexing circuitry and has a self-guarding feature wherein adjacent Schottky electrodes act as guard electrodes. This feature allows a substantial increase of the focal plane area coverage ratio.
- Publication:
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Air Force Interim Report
- Pub Date:
- July 1985
- Bibcode:
- 1985aifo.reptZ....S
- Keywords:
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- Arrays;
- Circuits;
- Focusing;
- Infrared Detectors;
- Infrared Imagery;
- Multiplexing;
- Photoelectric Emission;
- Schottky Diodes;
- Semiconductors (Materials);
- Signal Detection;
- Silicon;
- Substrates;
- Depletion;
- Dimensions;
- Electric Field Strength;
- Electrodes;
- Focal Plane Devices;
- Guards (Shields);
- Mercury Cadmium Tellurides;
- Metals;
- Mosaics;
- Patents;
- Photodiodes;
- Electronics and Electrical Engineering