Patents by Inventor Societe Francaise de Detecteurs Infrarouges - Sofradir

Societe Francaise de Detecteurs Infrarouges - Sofradir has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20130134298
    Abstract: A pixel comprises a photodetector and a control circuit. The pixel is provided with an output terminal designed to connect an analysis circuit. The photodetector is configured to have two different operating modes associated with different biasing conditions. A switch connecting the photodetector to the output terminal of the pixel and a circuit for a connecting/disconnecting the control circuit with the output terminal of the pixel and with the photodetector allow to switch between the two operating modes. A comparator compares the voltage across the capacitive load with respect to a threshold value and outputs first and second signals according to the comparison. The comparator is connected to the circuit for connecting/disconnecting the control circuit and to the switch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2012
    Publication date: May 30, 2013
    Applicant: Societe Francaise De Detecteurs Infrarouges - Sofradir
    Inventor: Societe Francaise De Detecteurs Infrarouges - Sofradir
  • Publication number: 20130119503
    Abstract: The substrate includes successively a first semiconductor layer having a first bandgap energy, a semiconductor buffer layer, a second semiconductor layer having a first bandgap energy different from the first bandgap energy. Two photodetectors sensitive to two different colors are formed respectively on the first and second semiconductor layers. A first biasing pad electrically connects the first semiconductor layer to a first biasing circuit. A second biasing pad electrically connects the second semiconductor layer to a second biasing circuit. The first biasing pad is devoid of electrical contact with the second semiconductor layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2012
    Publication date: May 16, 2013
    Applicant: SOCIETE FRANCAISE DE DETECTEURS INFRAROUGES- SOFRADIR
    Inventor: Societe Francaise de Detecteurs Infrarouges - Sofradir