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SPADs trade pulse detection for reduced noise in LIDAR applications

Researchers have investigated the impact of gate voltage on the pulse detection efficiency of perimeter-gated single-photon avalanche diodes (pg-SPADs). The study found that these diodes, when fabricated using a standard CMOS process, trade off pulse detection efficiency for a reduction in spurious events within a burst window. The findings provide guidelines for optimizing pg-SPAD usage in pulsed LIDAR applications. AI

IMPACT Potential improvements in LIDAR systems could indirectly benefit AI applications relying on sensor data.

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SPADs trade pulse detection for reduced noise in LIDAR applications

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  1. arXiv cs.CV TIER_1 English(EN) · Hunter Guthrie, Md Sakibur Sajal, Zexi Liu, Marc Dandin ·

    Gate Voltage Effect on Pulse Detection Efficiency of Perimeter-Gated SPADs

    arXiv:2608.21371v1 Announce Type: cross Abstract: Perimeter-gated single-photon avalanche diodes (pg-SPADs) are known for their dynamic dark noise modulation capabilities. They are reported to trade noise for photon sensitivity under continuous illumination. However, the implicat…