The Temperature Dependence of a Large Dynamic Range Photodetector Structure

Abstract

A recently developed photodetector circuit exploits the exponential voltage-to-current characteristic of a MOSFET operated in the subthreshold region to achieve a logarithmic steady state response. This paper analyzes the temperature dependence of the circuit operation and presents experimental results demonstrating the capabilities and limitations of the model.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1991
Accession Number
ADA247667

Entities

People

  • Robert J. Inkol

Organizations

  • Defence Research and Development Canada

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Amplifiers
  • Cells
  • Circuits
  • Current Amplifiers
  • Dynamic Range
  • Electronic Amplifier
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • N Type Semiconductors
  • Operational Amplifiers
  • Photodetectors
  • Security
  • Semiconductor Devices
  • Semiconductors
  • Solar Cells
  • Steady State

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Calculus or Mathematical Analysis
  • Integrated Circuit Design and Technology.
  • Microwave Engineering.