Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astronomy
Scientific paper
Jun 1994
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1994spie.2198..782l&link_type=abstract
Proc. SPIE Vol. 2198, p. 782-791, Instrumentation in Astronomy VIII, David L. Crawford; Eric R. Craine; Eds.
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astronomy
9
Scientific paper
The enhancement of the quantum efficiency of charge-coupled devices (CCDs) can be accomplished by several methods. The most dramatic increase comes from thinning the CCD for use in the back illuminated mode. Techniques to improve the QE of back illuminated CCDs include the deposition of backside thin film coatings to reduce reflection losses, surface charging to eliminate the backside potential well, and several aspects of device packaging. We have developed processes in these areas which have led to the post-manufacture optimization of devices for astronomical observations. WE describe our backside oxidation results and the interaction of the oxide with backside charging, the effect of ion absorption on backside charging, the development of one and two-layer antireflection coatings, and a new packaging method to improve near-infrared quantum efficiency.
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