Naslov
Design of Passive-Quenching Active-Reset Circuit with Adjustable Hold-Off Time for Single-Photon Avalanche Diodes

Autori
Berdalović, Ivan ; Osrečki, Željko ; Šegmanović, Filip ; Grubišić, Dragan ; Knežević, Tihomir ; Suligoj, Tomislav

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u zbornicima skupova, cjeloviti rad (in extenso), znanstveni

Izvornik
Proceedings of the 39th International Convention MIPRO 2016 / Biljanović, Petar - Rijeka : Hrvatska udruga za informacijsku i komunikacijsku tehnologiju, elektroniku i mikroelektroniku - MIPRO, 2016, 40-45

Skup
39th International Convention MIPRO 2015 - Microelectronics, Electronics and Electronic Technology (MEET)

Mjesto i datum
Opatija, Hrvatska, 30.05.2016. - 03.06.2016

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Predavanje

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
single-photon avalanche diode ; quenching circuit ; passive quenching ; active reset ; hold-off time

Sažetak
Single-photon avalanche diodes (SPADs) are gaining popularity in applications where low intensity light needs to be detected. Since they are used in Geiger mode, where the self- sustaining avalanche needs to be quenched, an important part of the detection circuitry is the quenching circuit. First, we examine the operation of a basic passive quenching circuit consisting of the SPAD and two series resistors and measure the SPAD’s dark count rate. Then we implement a passive quenching circuit with active reset (PQAR). Without a sufficiently long hold-off time between quenching and reset the circuit does not operate properly. Because of that, a hold-off time is introduced by means of an adjustable time delay circuit. The behavior of the PQAR circuit for different hold-off times is then examined, and the minimum hold-off time of 1 μs, which still allows for correct operation with the given circuitry is determined. Finally, a comparison is made between the passive and the PQAR circuit, focusing on the advantages of active over passive reset.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Elektrotehnika

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