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Optical sensor and method of operating an optical sensor

US11913831B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 13, 2022
Grant dateFeb 27, 2024
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Expiry dateJun 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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