Quarter-Annulus Si-Photodetector with Equal Inner and Outer Radii of Curvature for Reflective Photoplethysmography Sensors

Author:

Na Yeeun1ORCID,Kim Chaehwan1,Kim Keunhoi1,Kim Tae Hyun1,Kwon Soo Hyun1,Kang Il-Suk1ORCID,Jung Young Woo2,Kim Tae Won2,Cho Deok-Ho3,An Jihwan4,Lee Jong-Kwon5,Park Jongcheol1ORCID

Affiliation:

1. Nano Convergence Technology Division, National Nano Fab Center, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea

2. Sensor & Package Business Division, Partron Co., Ltd., Hwaseong-si 18449, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea

3. Research Department, Sigetronics Inc., Wanju-gun 55314, Jeollabuk-do, Republic of Korea

4. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology, Pohang-si 37673, Gyeongsangbuk-do, Republic of Korea

5. Department of System Semiconductor Engineering, Cheongju University, Cheongju-si 28503, Chungcheongbuk-do, Republic of Korea

Abstract

Reflection-type photoplethysmography (PPG) pulse sensors used in wearable smart watches, true wireless stereo, etc., have been recently considered a key component for monitoring biological signals such as heart rate, SPO3, and blood pressure. Typically, the optical front end (OFE) of these PPG sensors is heterogeneously configured and packaged with light sources and receiver chips. In this paper, a novel quarter-annulus photodetector (NQAPD) with identical inner and outer radii of curvature has been developed using a plasma dicing process to realize a ring-type OFE receiver, which maximizes manufacturing efficiency and increases the detector collection area by 36.7% compared to the rectangular PD. The fabricated NQAPD exhibits a high quantum efficiency of over 90% in the wavelength of 500 nm to 740 nm and the highest quantum efficiency of 95% with a responsivity of 0.41 A/W at the wavelength of 530 nm. Also, the NQAPD is shown to increase the SNR of the PPG signal by 5 to 7.6 dB compared to the eight rectangular PDs. Thus, reflective PPG sensors constructed with NQAPD can be applied to various wearable devices requiring low power consumption, high performance, and cost-effectiveness.

Funder

Ministry of Trade, Industry & Energy

Semiconductor Business Innovation Development Project of NNFC

Nano Open Innovation Lab Cooperation Project of NNFC

Publisher

MDPI AG

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