Self-pixelating focal plane array with electronic output

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2006-05-16

2006-05-16

Allen, Stephone B. (Department: 2878)

Radiant energy

Photocells; circuits and apparatus

Photocell controlled circuit

C257S438000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07045761

ABSTRACT:
The present application is directed to a self-pixelating focal plane array and includes a photodetection portion having a body defining a self-pixelating active detection region, and a readout device in electrical communication with the photodetection portion and configured to capture electrical charges from the photodetection portion. During use, the photodetection portion is configured to operate in Geiger mode. As such, the application of one or more electrical fields to the photodetection portion results in the photodetection portion operating in a self-pixelating manner. The readout device may be used to capture the electrical charges and signals generated by the photodetection portion due to the incidence of one or more photons on the photodetection portion.

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