Uniformity of Concentration Factor and BFL in Microlens Array for Image Detectors Applications (original) (raw)

Abstract

We use an array of polymer microlenses spatially matched to an array of SPADs (Single Photon Avalanche Detector) to mitigate the loss of sensitivity due to the area fill-factor. The lens array is fabricated by polymer casting in a photoresist replica mold. We report results about reproducibility of concentration factor and back focal length within an individual 32x32 array. At a C factor of 35 and a focal length F=40 µm, the spread of concentration is < 6%, and the spread of BFL is <0.5 µm.

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