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Smart pixels with smart illumination.

M Azadeh, W R Babbitt, R B Darling

    Optics Letters
    |December 19, 2007
    PubMed
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    Smart pixels with smart illumination introduce a novel sensor array concept using built-in lighting and feedback. This technology enables advanced functions, demonstrated by an edge-detection system on a fabricated chip.

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    Area of Science:

    • Optoelectronics and Sensor Technology
    • Integrated Circuit Design

    Background:

    • Traditional sensor arrays lack integrated illumination and feedback mechanisms.
    • Developing advanced sensor arrays requires innovative approaches to enhance functionality.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To introduce and demonstrate the concept of smart pixels with smart illumination.
    • To explore the advantages of structured illumination and optoelectronic feedback in sensor arrays.
    • To present experimental validation of a fabricated smart pixel chip.

    Main Methods:

    • Development of a novel sensor array architecture featuring integrated LEDs and dual photodetectors per pixel.
    • Implementation of a structured illumination strategy with optoelectronic feedback loops.
    • Design and fabrication of an integrated chip showcasing the smart pixel concept.

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    Main Results:

    • Demonstration of an edge-detection system utilizing smart illumination for enhanced functionality.
    • Successful fabrication of a chip integrating an array of photodetectors and LEDs.
    • Experimental validation showing controllable pixel output based on dual detector feedback.

    Conclusions:

    • Smart pixels with smart illumination represent a significant advancement in sensor array technology.
    • The proposed system offers potential advantages over traditional sensor arrays for various applications.
    • The fabricated chip validates the feasibility and potential of this new concept.