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Wideband semiconducting light detector

US7847253B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 15, 2008
Grant dateDec 7, 2010
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Expiry dateFeb 5, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10F39/1847
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A detector incorporating a laser-doped element that is favorably absorbing to at least a portion of the electromagnetic spectrum, for example in the infra-red range, is used in a light detector article. Readout circuits permitting a detector to operate in a substantial range of the electromagnetic spectrum, including the visual and infra-red range, enable day and night imaging in some embodiments. Configurations for making the detectors are also provided.

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