Department of Microelectronics
Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, and Computer Science

M. Hoogelander

PhD student
Terahertz Sensing (THZ), Department of Microelectronics

Expertise: Passive imaging at submillimeter wavelengths and integrated circuits for antenna-coupled direct detectors

Themes: XG - Next Generation Sensing and Communication

Biography

Martijn Hoogelander (Student Member IEEE) received the B.Sc. (cum laude) and M.Sc. degrees in electrical engineering in 2017 and 2021, respectively, from the Delft University of Technology (TU Delft), Delft, The Netherlands, where he is currently working toward the Ph.D. degree with the Terahertz Sensing Group. During his master’s degree, he specialized in microelectronics, with an emphasis on RF/wireless design with the Electronics Research Laboratory, TU Delft. His current research interests include passive imaging at submillimeter wavelengths and integrated circuits for antenna-coupled direct detectors.

THz silicon-Integrated CAMera for low-cost imaging applications

Develop a real-time multi pixel passive radiometer, operating between 0.1 THz and 1THz, integrated in a silicon based technology, with temperature resolution better than 1K

  1. Chessboard FPA in 130-nm SiGe BiCMOS for high-resolution passive terahertz imaging
    M. Hoogelander; M. Spirito; B. Sutbas; C. Carta; N. Llombart; M. Alonso-delPino;
    IEEE Journal of Microwaves,
    2026. Early Access. DOI: 10.1109/JMW.2026.3660185

  2. Towards a Multi-Pixel Terahertz Camera with Passive Sensitivity Integrated in 130nm SiGe BiCMOS
    M. Hoogelander; M. Spirito; N. Llombart; M. Alonso-delPino;
    In 50th International Conference on Infrared, Millimeter, and Terahertz Waves (IRMMW-THz),
    Helsinki, Finland, pp. 1-2, 17-22 Aug. 2025. DOI: 10.1109/IRMMW-THz61557.2025.11319597

  3. Design of an Integrated Chopper in SiGe BiCMOS for Passive Dual-Polarized Terahertz Imaging
    Martijn Hoogelander; Nuria LLombart; Marco Spirito; Maria Alonso-delPino;
    In European Conference on Antennas and Propagation,
    Stockholm, Sweden, Mar. 30 - Apr. 4 2025.

  4. Demonstration of Near Diffraction-Limited Terahertz Images Using a CMOS-Integrated Chessboard Array
    M. Hoogelander; R. van Dijk; M. Spirito; N. Llombart; M. Alonso-delPino;
    IEEE Trans. Terahertz Sci. Technol.,
    Volume 14, Issue 4, pp. 531-536, Jul. 2024. DOI: 10.1109/TTHZ.2024.3387650

  5. Demonstration of Near Diffraction-Limited Terahertz Images Using a CMOS-Integrated Chessboard Array
    Hoogelander, Martijn; van Dijk, Robbin; Spirito, Marco; Llombart, Nuria; Alonso-delPino, Maria;
    IEEE Transactions on Terahertz Science and Technology,
    Volume 14, Issue 4, pp. 531-536, 2024. DOI: 10.1109/TTHZ.2024.3387650
    Keywords: ... Imaging;Lenses;Image resolution;Cameras;Couplings;Image edge detection;Terahertz communications;Diffraction;Optical imaging;Diffraction-limited resolution;direct-detection;focal plane array (FPA);quasi-optical (QO) imaging system;silicon-integrated antenna array;terahertz imaging.

  6. Chessboard focal plane array in silicon technologies for terahertz imaging
    M. Hoogelander; S. van Berkel; S. Malotaux; M. Alonso-delPino; D. Cavallo; M. Spirito; N. Llombart;
    In 18th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation,
    Glasgow, Scotland, Mar. 17-22 2024. (convened paper).

  7. A demonstration of diffraction-limited images using a CMOS chessboard array at THz frequencies
    M. Hoogelander; R. van Dijk; N. Llombart; M. Spirito; M. Alonso-delPino;
    In 18th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation,
    Glasgow, UK, Mar. 17-22 2024. Nominated for the "Best Measurement Paper" award.

  8. A Broadband Silicon-Integrated Chopper for Passive Terahertz Cameras
    Hoogelander, Martijn; Llombart, Nuria; Spirito, Marco; Alonso-delPino, Maria;
    In 49th International Conference on Infrared, Millimeter, and Terahertz Waves (IRMMW-THz),
    Perth, Australia, Sep. 1-6 2024. DOI: 10.1109/IRMMW-THz60956.2024.10697714

  9. THz imaging using a Near Diffraction-Limited Silicon Integrated CMOS Array Camera
    Martijn Hoogelander; Robbin van Dijk; Marco Spirito; Nuria Llombart; Maria Alonso-delPino;
    In IEEE International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation,
    Florence, Italy, 14-19 Jul. 2024.

  10. A Wideband Digital-Intensive Current-Mode Transmitter Line-Up
    Y. Shen; M. Hoogelander; R. Bootsman; M. S. Alavi; L. C. N. de Vreede;
    IEEE Journal Solid-State Circuits,
    Volume 58, Issue 9, pp. 2489-2500, Sep. 2023. DOI: 10.1109/JSSC.2023.3279235

  11. A Wideband Digital-Intensive Current-Mode Transmitter Line-Up
    Shen, Yiyu; Hoogelander, Martijn; Bootsman, Rob; Alavi, Morteza S.; de Vreede, Leo C. N.;
    IEEE Journal of Solid-State Circuits,
    Volume 58, Issue 9, pp. 2489-2500, 2023. DOI: 10.1109/JSSC.2023.3279235
    Keywords: ... Radio frequency;Linearity;Power amplifiers;Harmonic analysis;Energy efficiency;Power generation;Impedance;Common-gate (CG)/common-base (CB) power amplifier (PA);current division path;digital pre-distortion (DPD)-free;direct-digital RF modulator (DDRM);dynamic biasing;harmonic rejection (HR);IQ-mapping;quadrature up-converter;radio frequency digital-to-analog converter (RFDAC);TX line-up.

  12. Chessboard focal plane array for a CMOS-integrated terahertz camera
    M. Hoogelander; S. van Berkel; S. Malotaux; M. Alonso-delPino; D. Cavallo; M. Spirito; N. Llombart;
    IEEE Transactions on Terahertz Science and Technology,
    Volume 13, Issue 6, pp. 704-717, Nov. 2023. DOI: 10.1109/TTHZ.2023.3297072

  13. Chessboard Focal Plane Array for a CMOS-Integrated Terahertz Camera
    Hoogelander, Martijn; van Berkel, Sven; Malotaux, Eduard Satoshi; Alonso-delPino, Maria; Cavallo, Daniele; Spirito, Marco; Llombart, Nuria;
    IEEE Transactions on Terahertz Science and Technology,
    Volume 13, Issue 6, pp. 704-717, 2023. DOI: 10.1109/TTHZ.2023.3297072
    Keywords: ... Lenses;Apertures;Imaging;Antenna arrays;Silicon;Feeds;Cameras;CMOS technology;High-resolution imaging;Leaky wave antennas;Ultra wideband technology;CMOS antenna array;direct detector;focal plane array (FPA);high-resolution imaging;leaky-wave antennas;lens antenna array;passive imaging;terahertz (THz);ultrawideband.

  14. Characterization of tightly sampled, direct-detection THz imager integrated in 22 nm CMOS
    M. Hoogelander; S. van Berkel; S. Malotaux; M. Alonso-DelPino; M. Spirito; A. Neto; D. Cavallo; N. Llombart;
    In 17th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation,
    Florence, Italy, Mar. 26 - 31 2023.

  15. On the development of diffraction-limited focal plane array in CMOS at submillimeter wavelengths
    M. Hoogelander; S. van Berkel; S. Malotaux; M. Alonso-delPino; M. Spirito; A. Neto; D. Cavallo; N. Llombart;
    In Proc. IEEE International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation,
    Portland, OR, USA, 23-28 Jul. 2023.

  16. Over-the-Air Characterization Techniques for Antenna-Coupled Direct-Detectors at Terahertz Frequencies
    M. Hoogelander; M. Alonso-delPino; N. Llombart; M. Spirito;
    In 2023 IEEE/MTT-S International Microwave Symposium - IMS 2023,
    San Diego, CA, USA, 2023. DOI: 10.1109/IMS37964.2023.10187910

  17. A Tightly-Sampled Focal Plane Array in 2nm CMOS with Integrated Direct-Detectors for Terahertz Imaging Applications
    M. Hoogelander; R. van Dijk; M. Alonso-delPino; M. Spirito; N. Llombart;
    In 48th International Conference on Infrared, Millimeter, and Terahertz Waves (IRMMW-THz),
    Montreal, QC, Canada, pp. 1-2, 17-22 Sep. 2023. DOI: 10.1109/IRMMW-THz57677.2023.10299266

  18. A Tightly-Sampled Focal Plane Array in 2nm CMOS with Integrated Direct-Detectors for Terahertz Imaging Applications
    Hoogelander, M.; van Dijk, R.; Alonso-delPino, M.; Spirito, M.; Llombart, N.;
    In 2023 48th International Conference on Infrared, Millimeter, and Terahertz Waves (IRMMW-THz),
    pp. 1-2, 2023. DOI: 10.1109/IRMMW-THz57677.2023.10299266
    Keywords: ... Semiconductor device modeling;Terahertz wave imaging;Mutual coupling;Image resolution;Sensitivity;Apertures;Feeds.

  19. Over-the-Air Characterization Techniques for Antenna-Coupled Direct-Detectors at Terahertz Frequencies
    Hoogelander, M.; Alonso-delPino, M.; Llombart, N.; Spirito, M.;
    In 2023 IEEE/MTT-S International Microwave Symposium - IMS 2023,
    pp. 919-922, 2023. DOI: 10.1109/IMS37964.2023.10187910
    Keywords: ... Antenna measurements;Microwave measurement;Terahertz wave imaging;Voltage measurement;Frequency modulation;Sensitivity;Microwave theory and techniques;Terahertz imaging;direct-detection;over-the-air measurement;antenna measurement;modulation;wideband measurement;antenna array.

  20. Diffraction-limited imaging using a silicon integrated array at submillimeter wavelengths
    M. Hoogelander; S. L. van Berkel; M. Alonso-delPino; M. Spirito; A. Neto; D. Cavallo; N. Llombart;
    In 16th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation,
    Madrid, Spain, Mar. 27 - Apr. 1 2022.

  21. Diffraction-limited imaging demonstration using a silicon integrated array at terahertz frequencies
    M. Hoogelander; S. van Berkel; S. Malotaux; M. Alonso-DelPino; M. Spirito; A. Neto; D. Cavallo; N. Llombart;
    In 47th International Conference on Infrared, Millimeter and Terahertz Waves,
    Delft, The Netherlands, Aug. 28 - Sep. 2 2022. DOI: 10.1109/IRMMW-THz50927.2022.9895490

  22. Diffraction-Limited Imaging Demonstration using a Silicon Integrated Array at Terahertz Frequencies
    Hoogelander, Martijn; Van Berkel, Sven; Malotaux, Satoshi; Alonso-delPino, Maria; Spirito, Marco; Neto, Andrea; Cavallo, Daniele; Llombart, Nuria;
    In 2022 47th International Conference on Infrared, Millimeter and Terahertz Waves (IRMMW-THz),
    pp. 1-2, 2022. DOI: 10.1109/IRMMW-THz50927.2022.9895490
    Keywords: ... Terahertz wave imaging;Image resolution;Prototypes;CMOS technology;Silicon;Antenna arrays;Signal to noise ratio;Diffraction-limited resolution;Silicon integrated array;direct-detection;antenna-coupled detector;QO imaging system;submillimeter-wave imaging;broadband antenna;THz imaging.

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