High-speed sequential readout for infrared CID arrays with DC-coupled injection

A high-speed readout scheme for the single-gate charge injection device (CID) linear array using DC-coupled injection (DCI) is described. In contrast to the conventional readout techniques with AC-coupled injection (ACI), DCI provides better time management in reading out the signal charge. Lower device lag is achieved by the longer injection time facilitated by DCI for a given elemental readout cycle.<
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