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Segmented AC-coupled readout from continuous collection electrodes in semiconductor sensors

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1349667
Position sensitive radiation detection is provided using a continuous electrode in a semiconductor radiation detector, as opposed to the conventional use of a segmented electrode. Time constants relating to AC coupling between the continuous electrode and segmented contacts to the electrode are selected to provide position resolution from the resulting configurations. The resulting detectors advantageously have a more uniform electric field than conventional detectors having segmented electrodes, and are expected to have much lower cost of production and of integration with readout electronics.
Research Organization:
The Regents of the University of California, Oakland, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
SC0010107
Assignee:
The Regents of the University of California
Patent Number(s):
9,613,993
Application Number:
15/199,382
OSTI ID:
1349667
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English