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A Microsystem for Time-Resolved Fluorescence Analysis using CMOS Single-Photon Avalanche Diodes and Micro-LEDs

Edoardo Charbon

2008

A Single-Photon Detector Implemented in a130nm CMOS Imaging Process

Cristiano Niclass, Marek Gersbach, Edoardo Charbon

We report on a new single photon avalanche diode (SPAD) fabricated in a 130nm CMOS imaging process. A novel circular structure combining shallow trench isolation (STI) and a passivation implant creates an effective guard ring against premature edge breakdo ...

2008

Method and apparatus to determine a planet vector

Renato Krpoun, Edoardo Charbon, Noémy Scheidegger, Herbert Shea

The present invention relates to a method for a low cost Planet vector Sensor based on imaging atmospheric oxygen emission at 762 nm or at 557.7 wavelengths using either CMOS, CCD or arrays of single photon avalanche diodes (SPADs). In both daytime and nig ...

2008

A Virtual Keyboard System based on Multi-Level Feature Matching

Edoardo Charbon, Huan Du

In this paper a Multi-Level Feature Matching (MLFM) method is presented for 3D hand posture reconstruction of a virtual keyboard system. The human hand is modeled with a mixture of different levels of detail, from skeletal to polygonal surface representati ...

2008

Single-Photon Synchronous Detection

Claudio Favi, Cristiano Niclass, Edoardo Charbon, Frédéric Monnier, Ties Jan Henderikus Kluter

A novel imaging technique is proposed for fully digital detection of phase and intensity of light. A fully integrated camera implementing the new technique was fabricated in a 0.35μm CMOS technology. When coupled to a modulated light source, the camera can ...

2008

Techniques for Fully Integrated Intra-/Inter-chip Optical Communication

Claudio Favi, Edoardo Charbon

In this paper we propose to eliminate all data and control pads generally present in conventional chips and to replace them with a new type of ultra-compact, low power optical interconnect implemented almost entirely in CMOS. The proposed scheme enables en ...

2008

Inkjet Printing of SU-8; A Case Study for Microlenses

Alcherio Martinoli, Vahid Fakhfouri, Dmitri Boiko, Jürgen Brugger, Edoardo Charbon, Grégory Mermoud, Nicolas Cantale, Joo Yeon Kim

This paper describes a novel method to fabricate polymer MEMS based on the inkjet printing of SU-8, with a special emphasis on integrated micro-optical lens arrays. Inkjet control parameters are optimized in order to enable a stable and reproducible ejecti ...

2008

High Speed CMOS Imaging: Four Years Later

Edoardo Charbon

Four years ago [1] we assessed the status of CMOS imaging for high-speed applications. We also gave an outlook of the near future in high-speed imaging In this paper we revisit the topic of high speed imaging in a slightly different angle and make the poin ...

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A Study of the Effects of Gamma Radiation on CMOS Single-Photon Avalanche Diodes

Cristiano Niclass, Marek Gersbach, Edoardo Charbon, Noémy Scheidegger, Herbert Shea, Lucio Carrara

The paper reports on the effects of Gamma radiation to single-photon avalanche diodes (SPADs). To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study ever conducted on SPADs fabricated in CMOS technology. A typical CMOS SPAD consists of a pn junction revers ...

2008

Particle-Shadow Tracking – Combining Magnetic Particle Manipulation with In-Situ Optical Detection in a CMOS Microsystem

Martinus Gijs, Cristiano Niclass, Edoardo Charbon, Ulrike Lehmann, Stefano Pietrocola

We present a hybrid CMOS based microsystem where magnetic actuation of microparticles is combined with integrated optical detection via Single Photon Avalanche Diodes (SPADs). The system’s configuration permits the manipulation and detection of single magn ...

2007

A 128x2 CMOS Single Photon Streak Camera with Timing-Preserving Latchless Pipeline Readout

Cristiano Niclass, Edoardo Charbon

2007

Time-correlated Two-photon Fluorescence Imaging with Arrays of Solid-state Single Photon Detector

Cristiano Niclass, Marek Gersbach, Dmitri Boiko, Edoardo Charbon, Carl Petersen

This paper reports on our progress in developing two-photon fluorescence lifetime imaging microscopy (FLIM) based on time-correlated single-photon counting (TCSPC). The core of the system is a 2D array of solid-state single-photon avalanche diodes (SPADs) ...

2007

Detection of fluorescently labelled magnetic particles for lab-on-a-chip applications

Martinus Gijs, Edoardo Charbon, Ulrike Lehmann, Emile Dupont

2007

A new concept for a low-cost Earth sensor: Imaging oxygen airglow with arrays of single photon detectors

Renato Krpoun, Cristiano Niclass, Edoardo Charbon, Noémy Scheidegger, Herbert Shea

This paper presents a novel concept for a compact low-cost Earth sensor based on imaging atmospheric oxygen emission at 762nm using arrays of single photon avalanche diodes (SPADs). In both nighttime and daytime there is continuous emission at 762nm due to ...

2007

A Single Photon Avalanche Diode Implemented in 130nm CMOS Technology

Cristiano Niclass, Marek Gersbach, Edoardo Charbon

We report on the ﬁrst implementation of a single photon avalanche diode (SPAD) in 130 nm complementary metal–oxide–semiconductor (CMOS) technology. The SPAD is fabricated as p+/n-well junction with octagonal shape. A guard ring of p-well around the p+ anod ...

2007

3D Imaging based on Single Photon Detectors

Cristiano Niclass, Edoardo Charbon

This paper introduces a mathematical model to evaluate fast and cost-effective 3D image sensors based on single photon detectors. The model will help engineers evaluate design parameters based on operating conditions and system performance. Ranging is base ...

2007

3D Hand Model Fitting for Virtual Keyboard System

Edoardo Charbon, Huan Du

In this paper, a 3D hand model fitting method is presented which can recover the accurate finger positions for a virtual keyboard system. The 3D hand model consists of a detailed polygonal skin driven by an underlying skeleton system. The system uses a str ...

2007

Will Avalanche Photodiode Arrays Ever Reach 1 Megapixel?

Edoardo Charbon

2007

Detection of Fluorescently Labelled Magnetic Particles for Lab-on-a-chip Applications

Martinus Gijs, Edoardo Charbon, Ulrike Lehmann, Emile Dupont

2007

A 130nm CMOS Single Photon Avalanche Diode

Cristiano Niclass, Marek Gersbach, Edoardo Charbon

The first implementation of a single photon avalanche diode (SPAD) is reported in 130nm CMOS technology. The SPAD is fabricated as p+/nwell junction with octagonal shape. Premature edge breakdown is prevented through a guard ring of p-well around the p+ an ...

2007

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