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Single-photon avalanche diode and an array thereof

US9960295B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 20, 2014
Grant dateMay 1, 2018
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Expiry dateDec 18, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10F39/1515
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A Single-Photon Avalanche Diode (SPAD) is disclosed. The SPAD may include an active region for detection of incident radiation, and a cover configured to shield part of the active region from the incident radiation. An array is also disclosed and includes SPADs arranged in rows and columns. A method for making the SPAD is also disclosed.

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