Samsung electronics co., ltd. (20240322051). OUTPUT CIRCUIT FOR SPAD simplified abstract
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OUTPUT CIRCUIT FOR SPAD
Organization Name
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 20240322051 titled 'OUTPUT CIRCUIT FOR SPAD
Simplified Explanation:
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 a sensing element.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Output circuit for a single-photon avalanche diode
- Includes pull-down and pull-up circuits connected to a bus line
- Pull-up element with lower drive strength than pull-down circuit
Potential Applications: This technology can be used in photonics, telecommunications, and quantum computing applications.
Problems Solved: The output circuit addresses the need for efficient and reliable signal processing in single-photon avalanche diodes.
Benefits:
- Improved signal processing efficiency
- Enhanced reliability in detecting single photons
Commercial Applications: Potential commercial applications include high-speed communication systems, quantum cryptography, and photon counting systems.
Prior Art: Readers can explore prior art related to single-photon avalanche diodes, output circuits, and signal processing in photonics.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in single-photon avalanche diode technology, output circuit design, and signal processing techniques.
Questions about Single-Photon Avalanche Diode Output Circuit: 1. How does the drive strength of the pull-up element impact signal processing efficiency? 2. What are the key differences between this output circuit and traditional signal processing circuits used in photonics?
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.
