March 2015

New Semiconductor Technology Future of Affordable Thermal Imaging

Engineers from the University of Texas in Dallas have created a new semiconductor device that creates images using electromagnetic waves at a frequency of 10 terahertz. By using Schottky diodes in Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) technology for the chip, the new device has the potential to provide more affordable night vision and heat-based imaging for everyday use.