Pixel response characterization of the ARCADIA Fully Depleted MAPS

TL;DR

This paper presents the first laboratory characterization of the ARCADIA MD3 fully-depleted MAPS, evaluating threshold uniformity, calibration, and charge-collection efficiency to advance monolithic pixel sensor technology.

Contribution

It provides the initial detailed laboratory analysis of the ARCADIA FD-MAPS prototype, demonstrating its properties and potential for scientific applications.

Findings

Threshold uniformity established with test pulses and Fe-55 source

Calibration achieved using monochromatic X-ray sources

Charge-collection efficiency evaluated with infrared laser

Abstract

Monolithic Active Pixel Sensors (MAPS) achieved widespread use in several scientific applications, thanks to their properties, such as low material budget and high granularity. The ARCADIA INFN project developed a Fully-Depleted MAPS (FD-MAPS), using a modified LFoundry 110 nm CIS process. This work presents the first laboratory characterization of the ARCADIA MD3 prototype. Measurements include threshold uniformity studies using both test-pulse injection and a $^{55}$Fe source, as well as threshold and noise calibration achieved thanks to monochromatic X-ray sources. Ultimately, charge-collection efficiency is evaluated using an infrared laser setup.