Self-aligned light angle sensor using thin metal silicide anodes
AssigneeAnalog Devices, Inc.
InventorsShrenik Deliwala, Paul W. Stevens, William Edward O'Mara
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AssigneeAnalog Devices, Inc.
InventorsShrenik Deliwala, Paul W. Stevens, William Edward O'Mara
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Aspects of the embodiments are directed to non-contact systems, methods and devices for optical detection of objects in space at precise angles. This method involves the design and fabrication of photodiode arrays for measuring angular response using self-aligned Schottky platinum silicide (PtSi) PIN photodiodes (PN-diodes with an intrinsic layer sandwiched in between) that provide linear angular measurements from incident light in multiple dimensions. A self-aligned device is defined as one in which is not sensitive to photomask layer registrations. This design eliminates device offset between “left” and right” channels for normal incident light as compared to more conventional PIN diode constructions.
A self-aligned light angle sensor which forgoes the need for calibration comprising:
A light angle sensor comprising:
A light angle sensor comprising:
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