Physics – Optics
Scientific paper
Apr 1981
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1981ell....17..312e&link_type=abstract
Electronics Letters, vol. 17, Apr. 16, 1981, p. 312, 313.
Physics
Optics
13
Imaging Techniques, Infrared Detectors, Semiconductor Devices, Thermal Mapping, Cryogenic Equipment, Fabrication, Mercury Cadmium Tellurides
Scientific paper
An infra-red device which performs both the detection and time delay integration functions in serial or serial-parallel scan thermal imaging systems is described. The device consists of a strip of n-type cadmium mercury telluride the dimensions of which are determined by the system optics and scan speed. A constant current provides bias through the two ohmic end contacts, and the third contact, also ohmic, is a potential probe for signal read-out. The bias field is sufficiently high for excess minority carriers generated optically over a significant fraction of the filament length to reach the negative end contact before recombination occurs in the bulk. The device provides reduced electronic complexity, simplified detector fabrication, and simplified cryogenic encapsulations with fewer electrical leads.
No associations
LandOfFree
New detector for thermal imaging systems does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.
If you have personal experience with New detector for thermal imaging systems, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and New detector for thermal imaging systems will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-782133