Title :
Integrated Quenching-and-Reset Circuit for Single-Photon Avalanche Diodes
Author :
Giustolisi, G. ; Grasso, Alfio Dario ; Palumbo, Gaetano
Author_Institution :
Univ. degli Studi di Catania, Catania, Italy
Abstract :
A novel quenching-and-reset circuit for single-photon avalanche diodes is presented in this paper. The circuit has been fabricated in a standard 0.6-μm CMOS technology and can operate with detectors biased up to 5V above breakdown. The circuit functionality has been verified by experimental measurements, showing a programmable hold-off time from 50ns for reducing the afterpulsing effect.
Keywords :
CMOS integrated circuits; avalanche photodiodes; integrated optoelectronics; photodetectors; afterpulsing effect; detectors; integrated quenching-and-reset circuit; programmable hold-off time; single-photon avalanche diodes; size 0.6 mum; standard CMOS technology; Anodes; Inverters; Logic gates; Photonics; Radio frequency; Resistors; Transistors; Active quenching; avalanche photodiode; quenching circuit; single-photon avalanche diode (SPAD); single-photon detection;
Journal_Title :
Instrumentation and Measurement, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TIM.2014.2338652
