INTENSIFIED HYBRID SOLID-STATE SENSOR

摘要

An intensified hybrid solid-state sensor includes an imaging device comprising a solid-state sensor (56) assembled with an image intensifier cathode (54), microchannel plate (MCP), (53) and body envelope (61). This device combines the best functions of the image intensifier, good signal-to-noise ratio and high logarithmic gain, with the electronic read-out functions either of a Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) or charged coupled device (CCD). Applications for this invention are primarily night vision systems where good low light sensitivity and high gain are required.