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What is the primary advantage of a frame transfer CCD over a full-frame CCD?

  • Can capture images continuously while reading (correct)
  • Requires an external shutter
  • Larger size
  • Has a higher fill factor

    • An interline CCD requires an external shutter to operate.

    False

    What type of elements are typically used for light sensitivity in interline CCDs?

    Photodiodes

    In a frame transfer CCD, the image sensor chip contains a light protected storage area called the ______.

    <p>storage section</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following types of CCDs with their features:

    <p>Full-frame CCD = Requires external shutter Frame transfer CCD = No external shutter needed, stores images Interline CCD = Uses photodiodes and has masked storage elements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if an external shutter is not used in a full-frame CCD?

    <p>Images will be smeared</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Interline CCDs have a high fill factor due to their design.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do interline CCDs improve their fill factor?

    <p>By using microlenses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the group velocity vg in a medium depend on?

    <p>Group index Ng and speed of light c</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a wave packet, the envelope wave's maximum amplitude travels at the same speed as the individual waves.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is defined as the wavefront in a monochromatic plane wave?

    <p>A plane of constant electric field in a given xy-plane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The group index Ng is defined as __________.

    <p>d(n)/d(λ)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What property do the electric field vectors possess in a given xy-plane of a plane electromagnetic wave?

    <p>They are in phase.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match each term with its definition:

    <p>Group Velocity = Speed at which the envelope of the wave travels Wave Packet = Interference of two waves with slightly different frequencies Wavefront = Constant electric field in a plane Angular Frequency = Rate of oscillation of the wave</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The equation 𝐸𝑥 = 𝐸0cos(𝜔𝑡 − 𝑘𝑧 − 𝜙0) represents a wave moving along the y-axis.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The speed of light is denoted by the symbol __________.

    <p>c</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct expression for the focal length of a thick lens?

    <p>$f = (n - 1)( rac{1}{R_1} - rac{1}{R_2} + rac{(n-1)d}{nR_1R_2})$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A plano-convex lens cannot be considered a thin lens.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of lens should be considered if the application requires minimal aberrations?

    <p>The choice depends on the specific application and the type of aberrations to be minimized.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The ray matrix for a thick lens in air will include the matrices O1, O2, and O3, where O1 is defined as: [ O1 = \begin{pmatrix} 1 & 0 \ \frac{(1 - n)}{R_1} & \frac{1}{n} \end{pmatrix} ].

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the lens types with their characteristics:

    <p>Plano-convex = Lens with one flat and one curved surface Convex = Lens that converges light rays Concave = Lens that diverges light rays Negative meniscus = Lens that has one concave and one convex surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main advantage of full-frame CCDs?

    <p>High fill factor and sensitivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Charge transfer in CCDs requires at least three control clocks.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'fill factor' refer to in the context of CCD image sensors?

    <p>The percentage of the image sensor surface area that is active to incoming light.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the water bucket analogy for CCD operation, raindrops collecting into buckets represent the _______ of light photon induced charge.

    <p>integration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following CCD design variations with their characteristics:

    <p>Full-frame = High fill factor and sensitivity Frame transfer = Not all pixels are photosensitive Interline = Combines exposure and read-out times</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component converts charges into voltages at the output location in a CCD?

    <p>Amplifier</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Vertical CCD lines are responsible for moving charge buckets out from the pixel matrix one at a time.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What unit is typically used to measure the dark current (ID) of a small photodiode?

    <p>Picoamps</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The shunt resistance (Rsh) is calculated directly from the dark current (ID) of the photodiode.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of control gates in CCD charge transfer?

    <p>To move electron charges by connecting at different control voltages.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what temperature does the reverse diode current in a Ge pn-junction become controlled by ni?

    <p>below 238 K</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The capacitance of the photodiode is often dominated by the capacitance of the pn-junction, represented as Cj, and can be calculated using the formula ______.

    <p>C_d ≈ C_j = (εA) / d</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following characteristics with their corresponding effects in a photodiode:

    <p>Increasing area (A) = Increases capacitance Increasing depth (d) = Decreases capacitance Decreasing temperature = Decreases reverse current Above 238 K = Controlled by ni^2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of increasing the depletion region depth on the photodiode capacitance?

    <p>Capacitance decreases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The reverse diode current increases with a temperature decrease.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor is applied for a decrease of temperature of 75 degrees in relation to reverse diode current?

    <p>1e-5</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does CMOS stand for?

    <p>Complementary-Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In CMOS sensors, each pixel contains an amplifier.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two common designs of CMOS APS pixel structures?

    <p>3T and 4T</p> Signup and view all the answers

    CMOS image sensors utilize ______ to improve light collection due to their low fill factor problem.

    <p>microlenses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mechanism allows CMOS image sensors to transfer pixel signal voltages?

    <p>Column select switches</p> Signup and view all the answers

    CCD and CMOS image sensors have identical designs.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms related to image sensors:

    <p>CMOS = Complementary-Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor APS = Active Pixel Sensor 3T = Three Transistor structure 4T = Four Transistor structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The ______ select switches are used to control the output of amplified voltages in CMOS image sensors.

    <p>column</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Study Notes

    Electromagnetic Radiation

    • Electromagnetic radiation (EMR) is composed of self-propagating electromagnetic waves.
    • It does not need a medium for propagation.
    • Travels in a vacuum or space at the speed of light (300,000 km/s).
    • Can be analyzed using wave theory or particle properties.
    • When treated as waves, it consists of perpendicular electric (E) and magnetic (B) fields.
    • When treated as particles (photons), quantum physics theory applies to these quanta, carrying quantized EMR energy.

    Sound Waves

    • Sound waves are mechanical waves causing pressure and displacement changes in a medium (typically air or water).
    • Sound waves require a medium to propagate.
    • They do not exist in a vacuum or empty space.

    Sources of Electromagnetic Radiation

    • EMR is generated naturally by stars and atomic processes, but increasingly by human activities.
    • The Sun produces a wide range of EMR, including visible light.
    • Lightbulbs, fluorescent lamps, LEDs, and telecommunications devices are other common sources of EMR.
    • Modern medical equipment and everyday household appliances also generate EMR.

    Two Natures of Light

    • Light exhibits both wave-like and particle-like properties.
    • The wave nature of EMR is described by a sinusoidal wave equation with time-varying electric and magnetic fields.
    • The phase velocity of an EMR wave in a medium with refractive index n is v = c/n, where c is the speed of light.
    • A wave packet, containing field oscillations, travels at a speed called group velocity vg.
    • This theory is used in explaining phenomena like interference and diffraction, which may be necessary for imaging systems, along with specific properties from a physical perspective.
    • In a medium, a plan wave is constant, and its plane of constant (E, B) is called a wavefront.

    Plane Waves

    • An expression for monochromatic plane waves includes electric (E) and magnetic (B) fields, which are constant in planes perpendicular to the z-axis.
    • A constant plane of E (since z and t are constant) is called a wavefront.

    The Divergence of EMR

    • EMR waves far from a source can be treated as near perfect plane waves.
    • Real-life EMR sources are often closer, and their diverging beams require consideration.
    • An EMR point source produces a spherical wavefront.
    • In imaging systems, wavefront divergence needs careful consideration.

    Reflection of Light

    • Analyzing EMR/light using wave theory explains interference and diffraction.
    • Snell's law describes the relationship between the propagation angles and refractive indices of various media when light crosses a boundary between them.
    • When light strikes a boundary from a denser to a less dense medium,some light is reflected. Other light passing the boundary may refract. If the angle of incidence is high enough, total internal reflection (TIR) occurs.
    • The reflected wave has the same amplitude as the initial wave but with a shifted phase. Formulas apply to components perpendicular and parallel.

    Total Internal Reflection

    • TIR occurs when n₁ > n₂ and the incident angle (θ₁) is large enough (θ₁ = 90°).
    • A critical incidence angle for TIR is defined (sin θc = n₂/n₁).

    Wave Packets

    • Considering two waves at angular frequencies of ω+δω and ω-δω produces a wave packet.
    • These wave packets contain field oscillations.
    • The maximum amplitude of the envelope wave travels at a speed called group velocity (vg).

    Group Velocity and Group Index

    • Group velocity (vg) in a medium is defined as v = ω/k, where ω is the angular frequency and k is the propagation constant.
    • The group index (Ng) is defined as Ng = dn/dλ and is a characteristic of the medium.

    Photons

    • In particle treatment, EMR energy is carried by quanta called photons.
    • The energy of a photon depends solely on its frequency (or wavelength) and is given by E = hv, where h is Planck's constant and v is the frequency.

    Photon Interaction with Matter

    • Particle treatment of light is especially useful for explaining interactions of light photons with semiconductors like silicon photodiodes and modern imaging sensors.
    • Interactions are modeled using photon penetration and absorption characteristics in semiconductors.
    • In these cases, the energy of a photon is the key parameter to understand the interaction.

    The Spectrum

    • Electromagnetic radiation (EMR) is categorized by wavelength range (radio, microwave, infrared, visible, ultraviolet, X-ray, gamma ray).
    • This course focuses on the visible region of the spectrum.

    Spectrum of Visible Light

    • The visible spectrum has wavelengths ranging from approximately 400 nm to 700 nm.
    • Different wavelengths are perceived as different colors by the human eye.
    • Visible light is important for all imaging systems.

    Electromagnetic Radiation and the Atmosphere

    • Earth's atmosphere absorbs or reflects certain parts of EMR.
    • Visible light and most radio waves can pass through the atmosphere.

    Solar Radiation Spectrum

    • Sun light at sea level usually appears as "white light", with a fairly even distribution of energy across the visible spectrum.
    • A large proportion of solar radiation is infrared (IR).
    • Absorption in atmospheric gases (O2, ozone, and water vapor) significantly affect the solar spectrum.

    Traditional Light Sources

    • Incandescent lamps emit significant IR radiation, with less energy in the visible region.
    • Halogen lamps are more efficient than incandescent but still emit a lot of energy outside the visible range.
    • Fluorescent lamps are generally the most efficient of these three lamp types.

    Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs)

    • LEDs have high efficiency, but their use in most imaging applications has been limited by their narrow emission bandwidth.
    • Conventional LEDs generally emit light of a single color and special technology is needed for white light emission.
    • A method used involves a blue InGaN diode with a phosphor coating.

    Bandwidth

    • Bandwidth, referring to a light source or sensor, means the width of its optical spectrum.
    • Full width half maximum (FWHM) is often used for measuring the bandwidth of a device.
    • Bandwidth is described either by wavelength or frequency, and in image-related applications it often is directly related to wavelength in nm (nanometers).

    Luminous Intensity, Luminous Flux and Illuminance

    • Luminous intensity (candela) refers to the power of light emitted by a source in a specific direction, weighted by the luminosity function, which describes the sensitivity of the human eye.
    • Luminous flux (lumen) is the total power of light emitted by a source, weighted by the luminosity function.
    • Illuminance (lux) measures the luminous flux per square meter arriving at a surface, with an independent response of the human eye.

    Radiant Intensity and Irradiance

    • Radiant intensity is the total power emitted by a light source in a specific direction per unit solid angle.
    • Irradiance is the total power of light arriving at a surface per unit area.

    ### Summary

    • The key factors like the electric (E) & magnetic (B) fields, wavelength spectrum, frequency, and the relationship between light and matter interactions and how it can be measured or used for different purposes. It also involves specific details on types of images and the different image components and analysis process.

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