18477480. OUTPUT CIRCUIT FOR SPAD simplified abstract (Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.)
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OUTPUT CIRCUIT FOR SPAD
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Inventor(s)
Tze Ching Fung of Diamond Bar CA (US)
Yibing Michelle Wang of Temple City CA (US)
Hongyu Wang of South Pasadena CA (US)
Eunchul Kang of South Pasadena CA (US)
OUTPUT CIRCUIT FOR SPAD - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18477480 titled 'OUTPUT CIRCUIT FOR SPAD
The abstract describes an output circuit for a single-photon avalanche diode, including various elements connected to a bus line and configured to respond to signals from sensing elements.
- The system includes a first sensing element, a bus line, a first pull-down circuit, a first pull-up element, and a second pull-up element.
- The first pull-down circuit is connected to the first sensing element and activated based on signals from it.
- The first pull-up element has a lower drive strength than the first pull-down circuit.
Potential Applications: - Photonics - Optical communication systems - Quantum cryptography
Problems Solved: - Efficient signal processing in single-photon avalanche diodes - Improved sensitivity and reliability in photon detection
Benefits: - Enhanced performance in photon detection - Increased signal processing efficiency - Higher reliability in optical communication systems
Commercial Applications: Title: "Advanced Output Circuit for Single-Photon Avalanche Diodes" This technology can be utilized in industries such as telecommunications, security systems, and scientific research where photon detection and signal processing are crucial.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the drive strength of the pull-up element impact the overall performance of the circuit?
The drive strength of the pull-up element affects the speed and efficiency of signal processing in the circuit.
2. What are the key differences between this output circuit and traditional circuits used in photon detection applications?
This output circuit offers improved sensitivity and reliability compared to traditional circuits, enhancing the performance of single-photon avalanche diodes.
Original Abstract Submitted
An output circuit for a single-photon avalanche diode. In some embodiments, a system includes: a first sensing element; a bus line; a first pull-down circuit; a first pull-up element; and a second pull-up element, the first pull-up element, the second pull-up element, and the first pull-down circuit being connected to the bus line, the first pull-down circuit being connected to the first sensing element and configured to be activated based on a signal from the first sensing element, the first pull-up element having a lower drive strength than the first pull-down circuit.
