An infrared detector readout circuit based on dark current suppression structure

Through the infrared detector readout circuit based on the dark current suppression structure, dark current is suppressed and noise interference is reduced, the signal-to-noise ratio is improved and the layout area of ​​the readout circuit is reduced, which is suitable for large-scale array readout circuits.

CN119555217BActive Publication Date: 2025-09-23CHONGQING INST OF GREEN & INTELLIGENT TECH CHINESE ACAD OF SCI
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202411608856.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-12
Publication Date
2025-09-23
Estimated Expiration
2044-11-12

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The dark current and noise of infrared detectors in the dark state affect the signal-to-noise ratio, and the dark current and noise of each readout circuit in a large-scale array readout circuit will interfere with each other, resulting in a further decrease in the signal-to-noise ratio.

Method used

An infrared detector readout circuit based on a dark current suppression structure is adopted, including a dark current suppression circuit, an integration circuit, a dual sampling circuit, a source follower, a differential amplifier circuit and an output buffer circuit. Row selection, column selection and sampling logic are realized through a timing logic circuit to suppress dark current and reduce noise interference.

Benefits of technology

The signal-to-noise ratio of the readout system is improved, the layout area of ​​the readout circuit is reduced, and it is suitable for large-array focal plane array readout circuits.

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Abstract

The present invention provides an infrared detector readout circuit based on a dark current suppression structure, comprising: a dark current suppression circuit, an integration circuit, a dual sampling circuit, a source follower, a differential amplifier circuit, and an output buffer circuit electrically connected in sequence, and also comprising a sequential logic circuit; the dark current suppression circuit is used to generate a controllable current that is not affected by temperature changes, and the current is mirrored to offset the dark current of the infrared detector; the sequential logic circuit is used to provide row selection logic, column selection logic, and sampling timing when selecting a target pixel from an infrared detector pixel array; the readout circuit can read out the current signal of the target pixel according to the row selection logic, column selection logic, and sampling timing; the present invention improves the signal-to-noise ratio of the readout system by suppressing dark current, and at the same time realizes the column-by-column readout function based on the sequential logic circuit, which can effectively reduce noise interference between the readout circuits in the array, and is suitable for preparing a large-scale focal plane array readout circuit.
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