Active Pixel Concepts for High-Resolution Large Area Imagers
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چکیده
In this paper, we show that for large area imagers the use of a current mode active pixel engine can increase the speed compared to a voltage mode pixel. Changing from a source follower topology to a common source amplifier can increase the charge gain while having no effect on other performance parameters.
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