Complementary Barrier Infrared Detector
TBMG-5393
06/01/2009
- Content
The complementary barrier infrared detector (CBIRD) is designed to eliminate the major dark current sources in the superlattice infrared detector. The concept can also be applied to bulk semiconductor-based infrared detectors. CBIRD uses two different types of specially designed barriers: an electron barrier that blocks electrons but not holes, and a hole barrier that blocks holes but not electrons. The CBIRD structure consists of an n-contact, a hole barrier, an absorber, an electron barrier, and a p-contact.
- Citation
- "Complementary Barrier Infrared Detector," Mobility Engineering, June 1, 2009.