Dr. Boyd A. Fowler Profile

Dr. Boyd A. Fowler

Technical Program Manager at OmniVision Technologies Inc

SPIE Involvement:

Editor | Author

Area of Expertise:

Image sensors , Low noise circuit design

Publications (28)

Proceedings Article | 17 October 2012 Paper

Stitched large format CMOS image sensors for dental x-ray digital radiography

Xinqiao (Chiao) Liu, Boyd Fowler, Hung Do, Mark Jaffe, Richard Rassel, Bob Leidy

Proceedings Volume 8508, 85080D (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.930085

KEYWORDS: Sensors, X-rays, X-ray imaging, CMOS sensors, X-ray detectors, Scintillators, Imaging systems, Image sensors, Photodiodes, Radiography

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Proceedings Article | 25 September 2012 Paper

High-performance CMOS image sensors at BAE SYSTEMS Imaging Solutions

Paul Vu, Boyd Fowler, Chiao Liu, Steve Mims, Janusz Balicki, Peter Bartkovjak, Hung Do, Wang Li

Proceedings Volume 8453, 84530D (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.924518

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Modulation transfer functions, Quantum efficiency, Image sensors, Imaging systems, Diffusion, CMOS sensors, Amplifiers, Photodiodes, Analog electronics

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Proceedings Article | 15 February 2012 Paper

High-dynamic-range 4-Mpixel CMOS image sensor for scientific applications

Paul Vu, Boyd Fowler, Chiao Liu, Steve Mims, Peter Bartkovjak, Hung Do, Wang Li, Jeff Appelbaum, Angel Lopez

Proceedings Volume 8298, 82980D (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.910148

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Modulation transfer functions, Image sensors, Quantum efficiency, Camera shutters, Amplifiers, CMOS sensors, Diffusion, Analog electronics, Photodiodes

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Proceedings Article | 17 March 2011 Paper

CMOS digital intra-oral sensor for x-ray radiography

Xinqiao Liu, Andrew Byczko, Marcus Choi, Lap Chung, Hung Do, Boyd Fowler, Radu Ispasoiu, Kumar Joshi, Todd Miller, Alex Nagy, David Reaves, Brian Rodricks, Doug Teeter, George Wang, Feng Xiao

Proceedings Volume 7961, 79614M (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.878722

KEYWORDS: Sensors, CMOS sensors, X-rays, Imaging systems, Image sensors, X-ray imaging, Radiography, Quantum efficiency, Telecommunications, Cameras

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Proceedings Article | 24 January 2011 Paper

High dynamic range image sensor architectures

Boyd Fowler

Proceedings Volume 7876, 787602 (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.887845

KEYWORDS: Signal to noise ratio, Sensors, Amplifiers, Digital cameras, Photodiodes, Analog electronics, Binary data, Signal detection, Image quality standards, Digital photography

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Proceedings Article | 14 October 2010 Paper

Evaluation of 10MeV proton irradiation on 5.5 Mpixel scientific CMOS image sensor

Paul Vu, Boyd Fowler, Brian Rodricks, Janusz Balicki, Steve Mims, Wang Li

Proceedings Volume 7826, 78261R (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.868160

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Image sensors, CMOS sensors, Amplifiers, Photodiodes, Control systems, Radiation effects, Tolerancing, Digital electronics, Logic

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Proceedings Article | 4 September 2010 Paper

Radiation damage studies on a 5T sCMOS image sensor with integrated readout electronics

Brian Rodricks, Boyd Fowler, John Lowes, Paul Vu

Proceedings Volume 7805, 78050X (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.862082

KEYWORDS: Sensors, X-rays, Image sensors, Signal attenuation, Image processing, Oxides, Electronics, CMOS sensors, X-ray sources, CCD image sensors

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Proceedings Article | 31 August 2010 Paper

Radiation damage studies on a 5T sCMOS image sensor with integrated readout electronics

Brian Rodricks, Boyd Fowler, John Lowes, Paul Vu

Proceedings Volume 7780, 778013 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.862081

KEYWORDS: Sensors, X-rays, Image sensors, Signal attenuation, Image processing, Electronics, X-ray sources, CCD image sensors, Oxides, Silicon

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Proceedings Article | 4 May 2010 Paper

High performance CMOS image sensor for digitally fused day/night vision systems

Boyd Fowler, Paul Vu, Chiao Liu, Steve Mims, Hung Do, Wang Li, Jeff Appelbaum

Proceedings Volume 7660, 76600O (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.849848

KEYWORDS: Sensors, CMOS sensors, Modulation transfer functions, Camera shutters, Quantum efficiency, Diffusion, Infrared sensors, Analog electronics, Amplifiers, Sun

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Proceedings Article | 26 January 2010 Paper

A 5.5Mpixel 100 frames/sec wide dynamic range low noise CMOS image sensor for scientific applications

Boyd Fowler, Chiao Liu, Steve Mims, Janusz Balicki, Wang Li, Hung Do, Jeff Appelbaum, Paul Vu

Proceedings Volume 7536, 753607 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.846975

KEYWORDS: Camera shutters, Sensors, Diffusion, Modulation transfer functions, Amplifiers, Photodiodes, Quantum efficiency, CMOS sensors, Image sensors, Analog electronics

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Proceedings Article | 22 September 2009 Paper

A quantum-limited CMOS-sensor-based high-speed imaging system for time-resolved x-ray scattering

Brian Rodricks, Boyd Fowler, Chiao Liu, John Lowes, Lucas Koerner, Mark Tate, Sol Gruner

Proceedings Volume 7449, 74490Y (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.828329

KEYWORDS: X-rays, X-ray imaging, Scattering, High speed imaging, Imaging systems, Ultrafast phenomena, Synchrotrons, Free electron lasers, X-ray detectors, CMOS sensors

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Proceedings Article | 7 May 2009 Paper

Low-light-level CMOS image sensor for digitally fused night vision systems

Boyd Fowler, Chiao Liu, Steve Mims, Janusz Balicki, Wang Li, Hung Do, Paul Vu

Proceedings Volume 7298, 72981D (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.818053

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Modulation transfer functions, Amplifiers, Night vision systems, CMOS sensors, Photodiodes, Quantum efficiency, Image sensors, Diffusion, Image processing

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Proceedings Article | 5 September 2008 Paper

A CMOS-based large-area high-resolution imaging system for high-energy x-ray applications

Brian Rodricks, Boyd Fowler, Chiao Liu, John Lowes, Dean Haeffner, Ulrich Lienert, John Almer

Proceedings Volume 7079, 707914 (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.795449

KEYWORDS: Imaging systems, X-rays, CMOS sensors, Charge-coupled devices, Spatial resolution, Diffraction, Sensors, Modulation transfer functions, X-ray diffraction, X-ray imaging

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Proceedings Article | 10 July 2008 Paper

Design of prototype scientific CMOS image sensors

Paul Vu, Boyd Fowler, Chiao Liu, Janusz Balicki, Steve Mims, Hung Do, Dan Laxson

Proceedings Volume 7021, 702103 (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.790229

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Prototyping, Quantum efficiency, Modulation transfer functions, CMOS sensors, Photodiodes, Amplifiers, Data conversion, Analog electronics, Optical amplifiers

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Proceedings Article | 10 May 2006 Paper

Analysis and simulation of low light level image sensors

Boyd Fowler, Xinqiao Liu

Proceedings Volume 6201, 620124 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.666554

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Cameras, Device simulation, Modulation transfer functions, Low light sensors, Quantum efficiency, Systems modeling, Image sensors, Communication theory, Signal detection

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Proceedings Article | 7 September 2005 Paper

CCD/CMOS hybrid FPA for low light level imaging

Xinqiao Liu, Boyd Fowler, Steve Onishi, Paul Vu, David Wen, Hung Do, Stuart Horn

Proceedings Volume 5881, 58810C (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.629497

KEYWORDS: Charge-coupled devices, Staring arrays, Readout integrated circuits, Amplifiers, Signal to noise ratio, Cameras, Electron multiplying charge coupled devices, CCD image sensors, Indium, Capacitance

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Proceedings Article | 23 February 2005 Paper

Color processing in camera phones: How good does it need to be?

Feng Xiao, Xuemei Zhang, Boyd Fowler

Proceedings Volume 5678, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.596646

KEYWORDS: Cameras, Manufacturing, RGB color model, Colorimetry, Digital cameras, Color reproduction, Image quality, Sensors, Visual process modeling, Data analysis

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Proceedings Article | 23 February 2005 Paper

1/f noise measurement in CMOS image sensors

Boyd Fowler, Steve Mims, Brett Frymire

Proceedings Volume 5678, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.587952

KEYWORDS: Transistors, CMOS sensors, Atrial fibrillation, Analog electronics, Sensors, Image processing, Amplifiers, Molybdenum, Multiplexers, Error analysis

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Proceedings Article | 7 June 2004 Paper

An ultralow-noise high-speed CMOS linescan sensor for scientific and industrial applications

Boyd Fowler, Janusz Balicki, Dana How, Steve Mims, John Canfield, Michael Godfrey

Proceedings Volume 5301, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.526850

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Amplifiers, CMOS sensors, Electrons, Photodiodes, Multiplexers, Line scan image sensors, Switches, Cadmium sulfide, Image sensors

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Proceedings Article | 15 May 2001 Paper

Low-FPN high-gain capacitive transimpedance amplifier for low-noise CMOS image sensors

Boyd Fowler, Janusz Balicki, Dana How, Michael Godfrey

Proceedings Volume 4306, (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.426991

KEYWORDS: Californium, Amplifiers, Capacitors, Monte Carlo methods, Capacitance, CMOS sensors, Sensors, Chlorine, Electrons, Image sensors

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Proceedings Article | 15 May 2000 Paper

Low-noise readout using active reset for CMOS APS

Boyd Fowler, Michael Godfrey, Janusz Balicki, John Canfield

Proceedings Volume 3965, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.385430

KEYWORDS: Photodiodes, Amplifiers, Transistors, Californium, CMOS sensors, Monte Carlo methods, Sensors, Capacitance, Interference (communication), Statistical analysis

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Proceedings Article | 27 April 1999 Paper

Analysis of temporal noise in CMOS APS

Hui Tian, Boyd Fowler, Abbas El Gamal

Proceedings Volume 3649, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.347073

KEYWORDS: Signal to noise ratio, Transistors, Interference (communication), Photodetectors, Photodiodes, Capacitance, Image sensors, Video, Sensors, Cadmium

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Proceedings Article | 22 March 1999 Paper

Pixel-level processing: why, what, and how?

Abbas El Gamal, David Yang, Boyd Fowler

Proceedings Volume 3650, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.342849

KEYWORDS: Analog electronics, Sensors, Image processing, Signal processing, CMOS technology, Transistors, CMOS sensors, Image sensors, Signal to noise ratio, Digital signal processing

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Proceedings Article | 22 March 1999 Paper

Characterization of CMOS image sensors with Nyquist rate pixel-level ADC

David Yang, Hui Tian, Boyd Fowler, Xinqiao Liu, Abbas El Gamal

Proceedings Volume 3650, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.342863

KEYWORDS: Imaging systems, Photodetectors, Quantum efficiency, Capacitance, Data modeling, Analog electronics, Image processing, Transistors, CMOS sensors, Charge-coupled devices

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Proceedings Article | 14 September 1998 Paper

Techniques for pixel-level analog-to-digital conversion

Boyd Fowler, Abbas El Gamal, David Yang

Proceedings Volume 3360, (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.321753

KEYWORDS: Photodiodes, Modulators, Transistors, Analog electronics, Quantization, Capacitance, Sensors, Imaging systems, Photodetectors, Radon

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Proceedings Article | 1 April 1998 Paper

Method for estimating quantum efficiency for CMOS image sensors

Boyd Fowler, Abbas El Gamal, David Yang, Hui Tian

Proceedings Volume 3301, (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.304561

KEYWORDS: Quantum efficiency, Sensors, Statistical analysis, CMOS sensors, CCD image sensors, Electrons, Charge-coupled devices, Photodetectors, Amplifiers, Photodiodes

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Proceedings Article | 1 April 1998 Paper

Modeling and estimation of FPN components in CMOS image sensors

Abbas El Gamal, Boyd Fowler, Hao Min, Xinqiao Liu

Proceedings Volume 3301, (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.304560

KEYWORDS: Autoregressive models, CMOS sensors, Cadmium sulfide, Sensors, Amplifiers, Statistical analysis, CCD image sensors, Statistical modeling, Systems modeling, Charge-coupled devices

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