公开(公告)号：US20080304044A1

公开(公告)日：2008-12-11

申请号：US12135040

申请日：2008-06-06

Applicant: Ken B. Cooper ,  Goutam Chattopadhyay ,  Peter H. Siegel ,  Robert J. Dengler ,  Erich T. Schlecht ,  Imran Mehdi ,  Anders J. Skalare

Inventor： Ken B. Cooper ,  Goutam Chattopadhyay ,  Peter H. Siegel ,  Robert J. Dengler ,  Erich T. Schlecht ,  Imran Mehdi ,  Anders J. Skalare

IPC: G01C3/08

CPC classification number: G01S13/89 ,  G01S13/34 ,  G01S13/887

Abstract: A three-dimensional imaging radar operating at high frequency e.g., 670 GHz, is disclosed. The active target illumination inherent in radar solves the problem of low signal power and narrow-band detection by using submillimeter heterodyne mixer receivers. A submillimeter imaging radar may use low phase-noise synthesizers and a fast chirper to generate a frequency-modulated continuous-wave (FMCW) waveform. Three-dimensional images are generated through range information derived for each pixel scanned over a target. A peak finding algorithm may be used in processing for each pixel to differentiate material layers of the target. Improved focusing is achieved through a compensation signal sampled from a point source calibration target and applied to received signals from active targets prior to FFT-based range compression to extract and display high-resolution target images. Such an imaging radar has particular application in detecting concealed weapons or contraband.

Abstract translation: 公开了以高频例如670GHz操作的三维成像雷达。 雷达固有的有源目标照明通过使用亚毫米外差式混频器接收机解决了低信号功率和窄带检测问题。 亚毫米成像雷达可以使用低相位噪声合成器和快速啁啾来产生调频连续波（FMCW）波形。 通过针对在目标上扫描的每个像素导出的范围信息生成三维图像。 可以在每个像素的处理中使用峰值发现算法来区分目标的材料层。 通过从点源校准目标采样的补偿信号实现改进的聚焦，并且在基于FFT的范围压缩之前应用于来自活动目标的接收信号以提取和显示高分辨率目标图像。 这种成像雷达在检测隐藏的武器或违禁品方面具有特殊的应用。

公开(公告)号：US20150300884A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-22

申请号：US13902529

申请日：2013-05-24

Applicant: Theodore Reck ,  Ken B. Cooper ,  Cecile Jung-Kubiak ,  Choonsup Lee ,  John J. Gill

Inventor： Theodore Reck ,  Ken B. Cooper ,  Cecile Jung-Kubiak ,  Choonsup Lee ,  John J. Gill

IPC: G01J5/20 ,  G01S17/02

CPC classification number: G01J5/20 ,  G01J2005/0077 ,  G01J2005/204 ,  G01S7/02 ,  G01S7/036 ,  G01S13/887 ,  G01S13/89

Abstract: A multi-pixel terahertz transceiver is constructed using a stack of semiconductor layers that communicate using vias defined within the semiconductor layers. By using a stack of semiconductor layers, the various electrical functions of each layer can be tested easily without having to assemble the entire transceiver. In addition, the design allows the production of a transceiver having pixels set 10 mm apart.

Abstract translation: 使用在半导体层内限定的通孔进行通信的半导体层堆叠来构造多像素太赫兹收发器。 通过使用一叠半导体层，可以容易地测试每一层的各种电功能，而无需组装整个收发器。 此外，该设计允许制造具有相距10mm的像素的收发器。

公开(公告)号：US08144052B2

公开(公告)日：2012-03-27

申请号：US12580210

申请日：2009-10-15

Applicant: Ken B. Cooper ,  Robert J. Dengler ,  Peter H. Siegel ,  Goutam Chattopadhyay ,  John S. Ward ,  Nuria Llombart Juan ,  Tomas E. Bryllert ,  Imran Mehdi ,  Jan A. Tarsala

Inventor： Ken B. Cooper ,  Robert J. Dengler ,  Peter H. Siegel ,  Goutam Chattopadhyay ,  John S. Ward ,  Nuria Llombart Juan ,  Tomas E. Bryllert ,  Imran Mehdi ,  Jan A. Tarsala

IPC: G01S13/89 ,  G01C3/08

CPC classification number: G01S13/89 ,  G01S7/024 ,  G01S7/03 ,  G01S7/35 ,  G01S13/34 ,  G01S13/87 ,  H01Q19/191 ,  H01Q19/195

Abstract: A three-dimensional imaging radar operating at high frequency e.g., 670 GHz radar using low phase-noise synthesizers and a fast chirper to generate a frequency-modulated continuous-wave (FMCW) waveform, is disclosed that operates with a multiplexed beam to obtain range information simultaneously on multiple pixels of a target. A source transmit beam may be divided by a hybrid coupler into multiple transmit beams multiplexed together and directed to be reflected off a target and return as a single receive beam which is demultiplexed and processed to reveal range information of separate pixels of the target associated with each transmit beam simultaneously. The multiple transmit beams may be developed with appropriate optics to be temporally and spatially differentiated before being directed to the target. Temporal differentiation corresponds to a different intermediate frequencies separating the range information of the multiple pixels. Collinear transmit beams having differentiated polarizations may also be implemented.

Abstract translation: 公开了以高频率操作的三维成像雷达，例如使用低相位噪声合成器的670GHz雷达和用于产生调频连续波（FMCW）波形的快速啁啾声），其以多路波束操作以获得范围 信息同时在目标的多个像素上。 源发射波束可以被混合耦合器划分成多个复用在一起的多个发射波束并被引导为从目标反射并作为单个接收波束返回，该单个接收波束被解复用并被处理以显示与每一个相关联的目标的分离像素的范围信息 同时发射波束。 多个发射光束可以用合适的光学器件显影，以在被引导到目标之前在时间和空间上被区分。 时间微分对应于分离多个像素的范围信息的不同中间频率。 也可以实现具有差分极化的共线发射波束。

公开(公告)号：US20140147192A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-29

申请号：US13871830

申请日：2013-04-26

Applicant: Cecile Jung-Kubiak ,  Theodore Reck ,  Bertrand Thomas ,  Robert H. Lin ,  Alejandro Peralta ,  John J. Gill ,  Choonsup Lee ,  Jose V. Siles ,  Risaku Toda ,  Goutam Chattopadhyay ,  Ken B. Cooper ,  Imran Mehdi

Inventor： Cecile Jung-Kubiak ,  Theodore Reck ,  Bertrand Thomas ,  Robert H. Lin ,  Alejandro Peralta ,  John J. Gill ,  Choonsup Lee ,  Jose V. Siles ,  Risaku Toda ,  Goutam Chattopadhyay ,  Ken B. Cooper ,  Imran Mehdi

IPC: F16B5/00

CPC classification number: F16B5/025 ,  F16B19/004 ,  H05K13/0015 ,  Y10T29/49778 ,  Y10T29/49895 ,  Y10T403/20

Abstract: A silicon alignment pin is used to align successive layers of components made in semiconductor chips and/or metallic components to make easier the assembly of devices having a layered structure. The pin is made as a compressible structure which can be squeezed to reduce its outer diameter, have one end fit into a corresponding alignment pocket or cavity defined in a layer of material to be assembled into a layered structure, and then allowed to expand to produce an interference fit with the cavity. The other end can then be inserted into a corresponding cavity defined in a surface of a second layer of material that mates with the first layer. The two layers are in registry when the pin is mated to both. Multiple layers can be assembled to create a multilayer structure. Examples of such devices are presented.

Abstract translation: 硅对准销用于对准在半导体芯片和/或金属部件中制造的部件的连续层，以使得具有层状结构的装置的组装更容易。 该销被制成可压缩的结构，其可以被挤压以减小其外径，将一端装配到限定在待组装成层状结构的材料层中的对应的对准袋或空腔中，然后允许膨胀以产生 与空腔的过盈配合。 然后可以将另一端插入限定在与第一层配合的第二材料层的表面中的相应的空腔中。 当引脚与两者配对时，两个层都在注册表中。 可以组装多层以创建多层结构。 呈现这种装置的示例。

公开(公告)号：US20100090887A1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-15

申请号：US12580210

申请日：2009-10-15

Applicant: Ken B. Cooper ,  Robert J. Dengler ,  Peter H. Siegel ,  Goutam Chattopadhyay ,  John S. Ward ,  Nuria Llombart Juan ,  Tomas E. Bryllert ,  Imran Mehdi ,  Jan A. Tarsala

Inventor： Ken B. Cooper ,  Robert J. Dengler ,  Peter H. Siegel ,  Goutam Chattopadhyay ,  John S. Ward ,  Nuria Llombart Juan ,  Tomas E. Bryllert ,  Imran Mehdi ,  Jan A. Tarsala

IPC: G01S13/90

CPC classification number: G01S13/89 ,  G01S7/024 ,  G01S7/03 ,  G01S7/35 ,  G01S13/34 ,  G01S13/87 ,  H01Q19/191 ,  H01Q19/195

Abstract: A three-dimensional imaging radar operating at high frequency e.g., 670 GHz radar using low phase-noise synthesizers and a fast chirper to generate a frequency-modulated continuous-wave (FMCW) waveform, is disclosed that operates with a multiplexed beam to obtain range information simultaneously on multiple pixels of a target. A source transmit beam may be divided by a hybrid coupler into multiple transmit beams multiplexed together and directed to be reflected off a target and return as a single receive beam which is demultiplexed and processed to reveal range information of separate pixels of the target associated with each transmit beam simultaneously. The multiple transmit beams may be developed with appropriate optics to be temporally and spatially differentiated before being directed to the target. Temporal differentiation corresponds to a different intermediate frequencies separating the range information of the multiple pixels. Collinear transmit beams having differentiated polarizations may also be implemented.

Abstract translation: 公开了以高频率操作的三维成像雷达，例如使用低相位噪声合成器的670GHz雷达和用于产生调频连续波（FMCW）波形的快速啁啾声），其以多路波束操作以获得范围 信息同时在目标的多个像素上。 源发射波束可以被混合耦合器划分成多个复用在一起的多个发射波束并被引导为从目标反射并作为单个接收波束返回，该单个接收波束被解复用并被处理以显示与每个相关联的目标的单独像素的范围信息 同时发射波束。 多个发射光束可以用合适的光学器件显影，以在被引导到目标之前在时间和空间上被区分。 时间微分对应于分离多个像素的范围信息的不同中间频率。 也可以实现具有差分极化的共线发射波束。

公开(公告)号：US20140340178A1

公开(公告)日：2014-11-20

申请号：US14253541

申请日：2014-04-15

Applicant: Cecile Jung-Kubiak ,  Theodore Reck ,  Goutam Chattopadhyay ,  Jose Vicente Siles Perez ,  Robert H. Lin ,  Imran Mehdi ,  Choonsup Lee ,  Ken B. Cooper ,  Alejandro Peralta

Inventor： Cecile Jung-Kubiak ,  Theodore Reck ,  Goutam Chattopadhyay ,  Jose Vicente Siles Perez ,  Robert H. Lin ,  Imran Mehdi ,  Choonsup Lee ,  Ken B. Cooper ,  Alejandro Peralta

IPC: H01P3/16 ,  H01P11/00

CPC classification number: H01P3/16 ,  H01P11/002 ,  H01P11/006

Abstract: A multi-step silicon etching process has been developed to fabricate silicon-based terahertz (THz) waveguide components. This technique provides precise dimensional control across multiple etch depths with batch processing capabilities. Nonlinear and passive components such as mixers and multipliers waveguides, hybrids, OMTs and twists have been fabricated and integrated into a small silicon package. This fabrication technique enables a wafer-stacking architecture to provide ultra-compact multi-pixel receiver front-ends in the THz range.

Abstract translation: 已经开发了多步硅蚀刻工艺来制造基于硅的太赫兹（THz）波导部件。 该技术通过批处理功能提供跨多个蚀刻深度的精确尺寸控制。 已经制造了非线性和无源部件，例如混频器和乘法器波导，混合器，OMT和扭曲器并集成到小型硅封装中。 这种制造技术使得晶片堆叠架构能够在太赫兹范围内提供超紧凑的多像素接收机前端。

公开(公告)号：US07773205B2

公开(公告)日：2010-08-10

申请号：US12135040

申请日：2008-06-06

Applicant: Ken B. Cooper ,  Goutam Chattopadhyay ,  Peter H. Siegel ,  Robert J. Dengler ,  Erich T. Schlecht ,  Imran Mehdi ,  Anders J. Skalare

Inventor： Ken B. Cooper ,  Goutam Chattopadhyay ,  Peter H. Siegel ,  Robert J. Dengler ,  Erich T. Schlecht ,  Imran Mehdi ,  Anders J. Skalare

IPC: G01C3/08 ,  G01S13/28

CPC classification number: G01S13/89 ,  G01S13/34 ,  G01S13/887

Abstract: A three-dimensional imaging radar operating at high frequency e.g., 670 GHz, is disclosed. The active target illumination inherent in radar solves the problem of low signal power and narrow-band detection by using submillimeter heterodyne mixer receivers. A submillimeter imaging radar may use low phase-noise synthesizers and a fast chirper to generate a frequency-modulated continuous-wave (FMCW) waveform. Three-dimensional images are generated through range information derived for each pixel scanned over a target. A peak finding algorithm may be used in processing for each pixel to differentiate material layers of the target. Improved focusing is achieved through a compensation signal sampled from a point source calibration target and applied to received signals from active targets prior to FFT-based range compression to extract and display high-resolution target images. Such an imaging radar has particular application in detecting concealed weapons or contraband.

Abstract translation: 公开了以高频例如670GHz操作的三维成像雷达。 雷达固有的有源目标照明通过使用亚毫米外差式混频器接收机解决了低信号功率和窄带检测问题。 亚毫米成像雷达可以使用低相位噪声合成器和快速啁啾来产生调频连续波（FMCW）波形。 通过针对在目标上扫描的每个像素导出的范围信息生成三维图像。 可以在每个像素的处理中使用峰值发现算法来区分目标的材料层。 通过从点源校准目标采样的补偿信号实现改进的聚焦，并且在基于FFT的范围压缩之前应用于来自活动目标的接收信号以提取和显示高分辨率目标图像。 这种成像雷达在检测隐藏的武器或违禁品方面具有特殊的应用。