Optical sensor and method of operating an optical sensor

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11913831
APP PUB NO 20220316943A1
SERIAL NO

17838745

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An optical sensor includes at least one photodetector configured to be reverse biased at a voltage exceeding a breakdown voltage by an excess bias voltage. At least one control unit is configured to adjust the reverse bias of the at least one photodetector. A method of operating an optical sensor is also disclosed.

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  • STMICROELECTRONICS (RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT) LIMITED

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Dutton, Neale Edinburgh, GB 51 469
Moore, John Kevin Edinburgh, GB 60 478

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