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21.07.2010

One-dimensional Active Pixel Sensor

Project Class: Mixed-mode IC
Technical Aspects: Linear optical sensor with control logic and serial communication interface
Timeframe: 2002 - 2003
Development: Mentor Graphics EDA tools, EM Microelectronic Design Kit
Prototyping: nonpublic info
Production: nonpublic info
   
 
Detailed Information:
* number of pixels: 1024
* pixel size: 5 x 200 um
* pixel pitch: 7 um
* length of the active zone more than 6.3 mm
* clock frequency range - from 1kHz up to 20.48MHz nominal frequency
* device timing - provided by external clock source
* maximum readout speed: 20 kFrames per second
* pixel exposure (integration) time: 50 us
* internal comparator for pixel analog output to digital conversion with external reference level
* reference pixels with lower sensitivity
- at the side of the active pixel row
- in the active pixel zone
* serial communication interface
* integrated evaluation control logic
 
Picture 1: Prototype in ceramic package
Picture 2: Layout


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