A charge coupled device for detecting electromagnetic and particle
radiation is described. The device includes a high-resistivity
semiconductor substrate, buried channel regions, gate electrode
circuitry, and amplifier circuitry. For good spatial resolution and high
performance, especially when operated at high voltages with full or
nearly full depletion of the substrate, the device can also include a
guard ring positioned near channel regions, a biased channel stop, and a
biased polysilicon electrode over the channel stop.