研究目的
Investigating the development of a fully integrated system-on-a-chip for real-time terahertz super-resolution near-field imaging.
研究成果
The paper demonstrates the potential for future THz mixed-signal ICs and promises to increase the integration level of super-resolution THz near-field sensors significantly. The chip's integration level and real-time capabilities show potential to accelerate the THz near-field imaging toward practical applications.
研究不足
The primary challenge associated with multi-pixel near-field sensor integration is dense imaging object coverage without dead zones between the sensing elements while simultaneously preserving the sensor sensitivity concerning pixel cross-coupling effects.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection
The methodology involves the design of a 128-pixel system-on-a-chip for real-time terahertz super-resolution near-field imaging, utilizing individual cross-bridged double 3-D split-ring resonators arranged in a 1-D array. The chip is implemented in 0.13-μm SiGe bipolar complementary metal–oxide–semiconductor technology and operates at around 550 GHz.
2:Sample Selection and Data Sources
The samples include a nickel mesh with 50-μm feature size and a biometric human fingerprint for imaging applications.
3:List of Experimental Equipment and Materials
The chip consists of 128 sensing pixels with individual cross-bridged double 3-D split-ring resonators, on-chip oscillators, four-way equal power divider networks, and SiGe-heterojunction bipolar transistor power detectors.
4:Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow
The chip features both an analog readout mode and a lock-in-amplifier-based digital readout mode for real-time image acquisition. The sensor illumination is provided with on-chip oscillators feeding four-way equal power divider networks.
5:Data Analysis Methods
The data analysis involves measuring the dynamic range in both analog and digital readout modes and assessing the spatial resolution and permittivity-based imaging contrast.
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