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A Reconfigurable Dual-Mode Integrated CMOS Laser Diode Driver for iToF/dToF Based 3D Sensing

  • Ruixuan Yang
  • , Yuye Yang
  • , Shuaizhe Ma
  • , Bing Zhang
  • , Dan Li
  • Xi'an Jiaotong University

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

3 Scopus citations

Abstract

A reconfigurable dual-mode laser diode driver has been designed in a standard 180-nm CMOS process for iToF(indirect Time-of-Flight) and dToF (direct Time-of-Flight) based 3D sensing. A reconfigurable and power-efficient driver output stage is proposed, which enables both iToF and dToF operation. In iToF mode, the driver produces a maximum output current of 4.2 A with 50% duty cycle. A ringing suppression circuit is also introduced to reduce the undesired ringing at the end of each pulse. In dToF mode, the driver generates a 3.8-A peak pulse with a minimum pulse width of 737 ps. The output efficiency is 87% in iToF mode and 92% in dToF mode with 4-A output current. To the authors' knowledge, this is the first reconfigurable dual-mode laser diode driver compatible with both iToF and dToF LiDAR systems.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationPRIME 2023 - 18th International Conference on Ph.D Research in Microelectronics and Electronics, Proceedings
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages313-316
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9798350303209
DOIs
StatePublished - 2023
Event18th International Conference on Ph.D Research in Microelectronics and Electronics, PRIME 2023 - Valencia, Spain
Duration: 18 Jun 2023 → 21 Jun 2023

Publication series

NamePRIME 2023 - 18th International Conference on Ph.D Research in Microelectronics and Electronics, Proceedings

Conference

Conference18th International Conference on Ph.D Research in Microelectronics and Electronics, PRIME 2023
Country/TerritorySpain
CityValencia
Period18/06/23 → 21/06/23

Keywords

  • CMOS
  • dual-mode
  • laser diode driver
  • time-of-flight

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