LiDAR readout circuit
US10585174B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 10, 2017 |
| Grant date | Mar 10, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 17, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01T1/248
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A LiDAR readout circuit is described. The readout circuit comprises an SiPM sensor for detecting photons and generating an SIPM analog output signal. A plurality of comparators are provided each having an associated threshold value and being configured to compare the SiPM analog output signal with their associated threshold value and generate a comparison signal. A time to digital converter is configured to receive the comparison signals from the plurality of comparators.
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