Imaging apparatus and methods

Details Imaging apparatus and methods Imaging apparatus and methods

2009-07-16

2011-12-27

Porta, David (Department: 2884)

Radiant energy

Infrared-to-visible imaging

Including detector array

C359S359000, C250S339020

Reexamination Certificate

active

08084739

ABSTRACT:
Imagers, pixels, and methods of using the same are disclosed for imaging in various spectra, such as visible, near infrared (IR), and short wavelength IR (SWIR). The imager may have an imaging array having pixels of different types. The different types of pixels may detect different ranges of wavelengths in the IR, or the SWIR, spectra. The pixels may include a filter which blocks some wavelengths of radiation in the IR spectrum while passing other wavelengths. The filter may be formed of a semiconductor material, and therefore may be easily integrated with a CMOS pixel using conventional CMOS processing techniques.

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