Terahertz silicon-Integrated CAMera for low-cost imaging applications
Themes: High Tech
Late prototype
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Why?
Terahertz cameras can provide improved capabilities in sensing and security applications. However, such devices are currently limited by their large size / cost and their low sensitivity. We propose solutions for realizing integrated terahertz cameras with radically enhanced sensitivity.
How?
To improve the sensitivity of terahertz cameras, we will employ novel wideband high-gain antenna concepts, combined with high-sensitivity detectors based on state-of-the-art CMOS and BiCMOS technologies. An integrated 1K pixel camera in a silicon based technology will be developed.
When?
At the end of the two-year project, the technology will be transferred to the industrial partners for developing future systems for commercial applications. THz sensing will play an important role in electronics research and development for the next decades.
Prof. Andrea Neto