Title :
Silicon-based sources and detectors for terahertz applications
Author :
Pfeiffer, Ullrich R. ; Grzyb, Janusz ; Al Hadi, Richard
Author_Institution :
High-Freq. & Commun. Technol., Univ. of Wuppertal, Wuppertal, Germany
Abstract :
Todays terahertz instrumentation lacks cost-effective sources and detectors compatible with standard microelectronics to drive down the system cost. This paper presents recent developments based on silicon process technologies and discusses the challenges in implementing source and detectors. It presents a 530 GHz source array with up to 1 mW radiated power, a 1024-pixel CMOS camera, and a heterodyne 830 GHz imaging chip-sets.
Keywords :
CMOS image sensors; elemental semiconductors; heterodyne detection; silicon; terahertz wave detectors; terahertz wave imaging; 1024-pixel CMOS camera; Si; frequency 530 GHz to 830 GHz; heterodyne imaging chip-sets; picture size 1024 pixel; silicon process technologies; silicon-based detectors; silicon-based sources; terahertz applications; Arrays; CMOS integrated circuits; Cameras; Detectors; Lighting; Silicon;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO), 2014 Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
