Characterisation of Vanilla-A novel active pixel sensor for radiation detection

Abstract:: Novel features of a new monolithic active pixel sensor, Vanilla, with 520 × 520 pixels (25 μ m square) has been characterised for the first time. Optimisation of the sensor operation was made through variation of frame rates, integration times and on-chip biases and voltages. Features such as flushed reset operation, ROI capturing and readout modes have been fully tested. Stability measurements were performed to test its suitablility for long-term applications. These results suggest the Vanilla sensor-along with bio-medical and space applications-is suitable for use in particle physics experiments. © 2007 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

Authors:: A Blue, R Bates, A Laing, D Maneuski, V O'Shea, A Clark, M Prydderch, R Turchetta, C Arvanitis, S Bohndiek

Journal:: Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research, Section A: Accelerators, Spectrometers, Detectors and Associated Equipment

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