Carrier Diffusion Degradation of Modulation Transfer Function in Charge Coupled Imagers.

Abstract

Expressions for the modulation transfer function due to minority carrier diffusion in charge coupled imagers are calculated, following the approach used by Crowell and Labuda. Both front and rear optical illumination of the charge coupled imager are considered; for the rear illumination case interference effects are included. The modulation transfer function for electron excitation is also considered. In all cases, the expressions for the modulation transfer function have been evaluated using typical charge coupled imager parameters. The quantum efficiency predicted by the minority carrier diffusion model is also briefly discussed. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 24, 1973
Accession Number
AD0767903

Entities

People

  • David H. Seib

Organizations

  • The Aerospace Corporation

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Degradation
  • Diffusion
  • Efficiency
  • Electrons
  • Excitation
  • Illumination
  • Minority Groups
  • Modulation
  • Quantum Efficiency
  • Transfer Functions

Fields of Study

  • Physics

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Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Quantum Computing