• Journal of Terahertz Science and Electronic Information Technology
  • Vol. 22, Issue 10, 1088 (2024)
HUANG Wengang1,2, TAO Zhiying1, PENG Chao1, ZHOU Liang1, and HUANG Xiaozong1,*
Author Affiliations
  • 1Sichuan Institute of Solid-State Circuits, China Electronics Technology Group Corp, Chongqing 401332, China
  • 2School of Optoelectronic Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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    DOI: 10.11805/tkyda2024314 Cite this Article
    HUANG Wengang, TAO Zhiying, PENG Chao, ZHOU Liang, HUANG Xiaozong. A digital pixel focal plane readout circuit with integrated image processing function[J]. Journal of Terahertz Science and Electronic Information Technology , 2024, 22(10): 1088 Copy Citation Text show less

    Abstract

    A pixel-level digital focal plane readout circuit was designed to overcome the charge capacity limitations of traditional analog readout circuit technology, enabling a larger dynamic range and lower noise digital image readout. Additionally, digital image processing is performed internally at the pixel level, enabling functions such as Non-Uniformity Correction(NUC), dead pixel compensation, digital Time-Delay Integration(TDI), and spatial filtering for image preprocessing. The circuit was fabricated using a 40 nm CMOS process with an array specification of 640×512, a pixel pitch of 30 μm, and the overall chip size is approximately 22 mm×19 mm. Test results indicate that the circuit can significantly reduce(by approximately 90% and 63%, respectively) the spatial noise in the output image through TDI and spatial filtering functions, thereby enhancing the image quality.
    HUANG Wengang, TAO Zhiying, PENG Chao, ZHOU Liang, HUANG Xiaozong. A digital pixel focal plane readout circuit with integrated image processing function[J]. Journal of Terahertz Science and Electronic Information Technology , 2024, 22(10): 1088
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