Time-Resolved Imaging of VLSI Circuits Using a Single-Point Single-Photon Detector and a Scanning Head

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Franco Stellari ◽  
Peilin Song ◽  
Yoshitaka Iwaki ◽  
Stanley Kim ◽  
Manuel Villalobos
Keyword(s):  
Laser Scanning ◽  
Single Photon ◽  
Single Point ◽  
Low Noise ◽  
Acquisition Time ◽  
Prototype System ◽  
Photon Detector ◽  
Single Photon Detector ◽  
Time Resolved ◽  
Scanning Head

Abstract In this paper, we present the first prototype of a Scanning Time-Resolved Emission (STRE) system consisting of a high-sensitivity, low-noise, and low-jitter single-point Superconducting Single-Photon Detector (SSPD) combined with a specialized scanning head of a Laser Scanning Microscope (LSM). This idea was first proposed in late 2006 [1] but required the right combination of detector, customization, and collaboration with a tool vendor to get to fruition. It should be understood that this is still a prototype system under development and significant improvements in acquisition time, resolutions, and performance are expected in the near future. In this paper, we will also present the first preliminary results acquired using a test chip fabricated in 32 nm SOI.

Time-Resolved Optical Measurements from 0.13μm CMOS Technology Microprocessor Using a Superconducting Single-Photon Detector

2003 ◽  
Author(s):  
Franco Stellari ◽  
Peilin Song ◽  
Alan J. Weger ◽  
Moyra K. McManus
Keyword(s):  
Low Voltage ◽  
Supply Voltage ◽  
Single Photon ◽  
Cmos Technology ◽  
Optical Measurements ◽  
Acquisition Time ◽  
Photon Detector ◽  
Single Photon Detector ◽  
Time Resolved ◽  
The One

Abstract In this paper we examine the use of the Superconducting Single-Photon Detector (SSPD) [1] for extracting electrical waveforms on an IBM microprocessor fabricated in a 0.13µm technology with 1.2V nominal supply voltage. Although the detector used in our experiments is prototype version of the one discussed in [1] demonstrating lower performance, we will show that it provides a significant reduction in acquisition time for the collection of optical waveforms, thus maintaining the usability of the PICA technique for present and future low voltage technologies.

scholarly journals High-time-resolved 64-channel single-flux quantum-based address encoder integrated with a multi-pixel superconducting nanowire single-photon detector

2018 ◽  
Vol 26 (22) ◽  
pp. 29045 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shigeyuki Miyajima ◽  
Masahiro Yabuno ◽  
Shigehito Miki ◽  
Taro Yamashita ◽  
Hirotaka Terai
Keyword(s):  
Single Photon ◽  
High Time ◽  
Flux Quantum ◽  
Photon Detector ◽  
Single Photon Detector ◽  
Time Resolved ◽  
Superconducting Nanowire

A low-noise time-gated single-photon detector in a HV-CMOS technology for triggered imaging

2013 ◽  
Vol 201 ◽  
pp. 342-351 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Vilella ◽  
O. Alonso ◽  
A. Montiel ◽  
A. Vilà ◽  
A. Diéguez
Keyword(s):  
Single Photon ◽  
Cmos Technology ◽  
Low Noise ◽  
Photon Detector ◽  
Single Photon Detector

scholarly journals An ultra low noise telecom wavelength free running single photon detector using negative feedback avalanche diode

2012 ◽  
Vol 83 (7) ◽  
pp. 073105 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhizhong Yan ◽  
Deny R. Hamel ◽  
Aimee K. Heinrichs ◽  
Xudong Jiang ◽  
Mark A. Itzler ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Negative Feedback ◽  
Single Photon ◽  
Low Noise ◽  
Photon Detector ◽  
Single Photon Detector ◽  
Avalanche Diode ◽  
Free Running ◽  
Ultra Low Noise ◽  
Telecom Wavelength

scholarly journals A low-noise single-photon detector for long-distance free-space quantum communication

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Elena Anisimova ◽  
Dmitri Nikulov ◽  
Simeng Simone Hu ◽  
Mark Bourgon ◽  
Sebastian Philipp Neumann ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Free Space ◽  
Quantum Communication ◽  
Detection Efficiency ◽  
Single Photon ◽  
Avalanche Photodiode ◽  
Low Noise ◽  
Photon Detector ◽  
Single Photon Detector ◽  
Long Distance ◽  
Communication Links

AbstractWe build and test a single-photon detector based on a Si avalanche photodiode Excelitas 30902SH thermoelectrically cooled to −100∘C. Our detector has dark count rate below 1 Hz, $500\ \mu\mathrm{m}$ 500 μ m diameter photosensitive area, photon detection efficiency around 50%, afterpulsing less than 0.35%, and timing jitter under 1 ns. These characteristics make it suitable for long-distance free-space quantum communication links, which we briefly discuss. We also report an improved method that we call long-time afterpulsing analysis, used to determine and visualise long trap lifetimes at different temperatures.

A Superconducting Nanowire Single-Photon Detector (SnSPD) System for Ultra Low Voltage Time-Resolved Emission (TRE) Measurements of VLSI Circuits

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Franco Stellari ◽  
Alan J. Weger ◽  
Seongwon Kim ◽  
Dzmitry Maliuk ◽  
Peilin Song ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Integrated Circuits ◽  
Low Voltage ◽  
Supply Voltage ◽  
Single Photon ◽  
Vlsi Circuits ◽  
Photon Detector ◽  
Single Photon Detector ◽  
Time Resolved ◽  
Superconducting Nanowire ◽  
Emission Light

Abstract In this paper, we present a Superconducting Nanowire Single Photon Detector (SnSPD) system and its application to ultra low voltage Time-Resolved Emission (TRE) measurements (also known as Picosecond Imaging Circuit Analysis, PICA) of scaled VLSI circuits. The 9 µm-diameter detector is housed in a closed loop cryostat and fiber coupled to an existing Emiscope III tool for collecting spontaneous emission light from the backside of integrated circuits (ICs) down to a world record 0.5 V supply voltage in a few minutes.

Ultra-low Noise Upconversion Single-Photon Detector in the Telecom Band

CLEO: 2013 ◽  
2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guo-Liang Shentu ◽  
Jason S. Pelc ◽  
Xiao-Dong Wang ◽  
M. M. Fejer ◽  
Qiang Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Single Photon ◽  
Low Noise ◽  
Photon Detector ◽  
Single Photon Detector ◽  
Ultra Low Noise
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