Semiconductor photosensor having unitary construction

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1991-03-05

1992-05-19

Nelms, David C.

Radiant energy

Photocells; circuits and apparatus

Photocell controlled circuit

356223, H01V 4014

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051151243

ABSTRACT:
A semiconductor photo-sensor comprising a photo-sensor area for converting an optical signal to an electrical signal, and a signal processing circuit for processing the electrical signal. The photo-sensor area and the signal processing circuit are formed on one semiconductor substrate.

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