CMOS-SOI-NEMS uncooled infrared presence sensor

Alex Zviagintsev, Tanya Blank, Sharon Bar-Lev, Igor Brouk, Ilan Bloom, Yael Nemirovsky

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Abstract

Previous reports of various IEEE conferences have described a new generation of uncooled passive infrared (PIR) security sensors based on a suspended transistor (TMOS) fabricated in standard CMOS-SOI process and released by post-etching. The patented technology is now under development for commercial applications. This study focuses on the design and performance of a small sensing array, known as a presence sensor, which is required for the detection of people in smart homes and has a wide range of applications in smart homes. The spatial resolution of this technology demonstrator is limited because of the relatively small number of pixels, but the thermal performance is excellent, with pixel NETD of ∼20mK. For the complete system with readout the evaluated NETD is ∼35mK. Based on standard technology and outstanding performance of high sensitivity and ultralow power consumptions, this presence sensor has a huge potential for commercial applications.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2016 IEEE International Conference on the Science of Electrical Engineering, ICSEE 2016
ISBN (Electronic)9781509021529
DOIs
StatePublished - 4 Jan 2017
Event2016 IEEE International Conference on the Science of Electrical Engineering, ICSEE 2016 - Eilat, Israel
Duration: 16 Nov 201618 Nov 2016

Publication series

Name2016 IEEE International Conference on the Science of Electrical Engineering, ICSEE 2016

Conference

Conference2016 IEEE International Conference on the Science of Electrical Engineering, ICSEE 2016
Country/TerritoryIsrael
CityEilat
Period16/11/1618/11/16

Keywords

  • CMOS-SOI
  • Infrared detectors
  • Integrated circuits
  • Nano Electrical Mechanical Systems (NEMS)
  • Semiconductor devices
  • Sensor arrays
  • Thermal sensors

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Computer Science Applications
  • Hardware and Architecture
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Computer Networks and Communications
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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