Optical sensor and method of operating an optical sensor
US11913831B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 13, 2022 |
| Grant date | Feb 27, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 13, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01J2001/446
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An optical sensor includes at least one photodetector configured to be reverse biased at a voltage exceeding a breakdown voltage by an excess bias voltage. At least one control unit is configured to adjust the reverse bias of the at least one photodetector. A method of operating an optical sensor is also disclosed.
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