Angle sensitive pixels in CMOS for lensless 3D imaging
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- 1 September 2009
- conference paper
- Published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
- Vol. 51 (08865930) , 371-374
Abstract
We present a pixel-scale CMOS sensor for near-field, lensless 3D imaging. This angle-sensitive pixel (ASP) uses local, stacked diffraction gratings over a photodiode to discriminate the incident angle of incoming light. The ASPs, measuring 20 mum wide and 40 mum long, have been built in an unmodified 130 nm CMOS process. Metal wiring layers provide the required gratings, while intrinsic pn-junctions act as photodiodes. We present operating principles and design considerations of the ASP, as well as results demonstrating desired angle sensitivity. Arrays of ASPs enable lensless microscale imaging that reconstructs the 3-dimensional structure of light sources.Keywords
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