Array of single-photon avalanche diode (SPAD) microcells and operating the same

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Array of single-photon avalanche diode (SPAD) microcells and operating the same. / Hennecke, Marcus (Inventor); Kirillov, Boris (Inventor); Thurner, Thomas (Inventor).
Patent No.: US11340109B2. May 06, 2022.

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Hennecke, M, Kirillov, B & Thurner, T May. 06 2022, Array of single-photon avalanche diode (SPAD) microcells and operating the same, Patent No. US11340109B2.

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Hennecke, M., Kirillov, B., & Thurner, T. (2022). Array of single-photon avalanche diode (SPAD) microcells and operating the same. (Patent No. US11340109B2).

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Hennecke M, Kirillov B, Thurner T, inventors. Array of single-photon avalanche diode (SPAD) microcells and operating the same. US11340109B2. 2022 May 6.

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Hennecke, Marcus (Inventor) ; Kirillov, Boris (Inventor) ; Thurner, Thomas (Inventor). / Array of single-photon avalanche diode (SPAD) microcells and operating the same. Patent No.: US11340109B2. May 06, 2022.

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abstract = "A digital light detector includes a clock signal generator configured to generate a clock signal comprised of clock pulses generated at a predetermined frequency; a single-photon avalanche diode (SPAD) configured to turn on and generate an avalanche current in response to receiving a photon, the SPAD including an internal capacitor coupled internally between an anode terminal and an cathode terminal; and an active quenching-recharging circuit that is triggered by the clock signal. The active quenching-recharging circuit is configured to be activated and deactivated based on the clock signal, where the active quenching-recharging circuit is configured to recharge the internal capacitor on a condition the active quenching-recharging circuit is activated, and where the active quenching-recharging circuit is configured to discharge the internal capacitor on a condition the active quenching-recharging circuit is deactivated.",
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