Active-matrix Spindt-type field emitter array with faster response time for image sensor with high-gain avalanche rushing amorphous photoconductor target

作者：Honda Yuki^*; Nanba Masakazu; Miyakawa Kazunori; Kubota Misao; Egami Norifumi

来源：Journal of Vacuum Science and Technology B, 2015, 33(1): 012205.

DOI：10.1116/1.4906103

A novel active-matrix driving circuit, consisting of a level-shifter in each pixel and low-voltage (5 V) vertical and horizontal scanning circuits, was simulated and fabricated as part of an effort to develop a flat image sensor consisting of a Spindt-type field emitter array (FEA) and a high-gain avalanche rushing amorphous photoconductor target for ultrahigh-sensitivity compact high-definition television (HDTV) cameras. Although the active-matrix driving circuit developed in our previous work could not drive the FEA quickly enough to meet the HDTV standard, the simulation and experimental results reported here show that the novel active-matrix driving circuit can shorten the response time and potentially meet the HDTV standard.

• 出版日期2015-1