This course covers the learning outcomes and goals of understanding microelectronic solutions for digital photography. Students will learn about photocapacitors, MOS structures, sensitivity, and specifications for image capture. The course teaches about charge-coupled device (CCD) detectors, including read-out, shutter, micro lenses, and their practical applications. The teaching method involves theoretical explanations and practical examples. This course is intended for individuals interested in digital photography, image processing, or microelectronics.
Overview
Syllabus
- Introduction
- Learning outcomes
- 1 Photocapacitors
- 1 Photocapacitors
- 1.1 Conductor–insulator–semiconductor structures
- 1.2 MOS structures
- 1.3 The capacity of an MOS structure to store charge
- 1.4 Sensitivity
- 1.5 Photocapacitors as pixels
- 2 Specifications for image capture
- 2 Specifications for image capture
- 3 Microelectronic solutions for digital photgraphy
- 3 Microelectronic solutions for digital photgraphy
- 3.1 Charge-coupled device (CCD) detectors
- 3.1.1 Read-out
- 3.1.2 Shutter
- 3.1.3 Micro lenses
- 3.1.4 The CCD in practice
- 3.1.5 Digital media for medical X-rays
- 3.2 CMOS detectors
- Conclusion
- Acknowledgements