Testing and Characterization of the 'CYCLOPS' HgCdTe Focal Plane Detector Array

Abstract

Optoelectronics Division has developed an advanced technology demonstrator utilizing an infrared focal plane detector array to assess the feasibility of using passive infrared sensors for ADF applications. To model the performance of the sensor the characteristics of the focal plane detector array have been measured. The measurement of the characteristics of large scale detector arrays and the testing of these arrays present problems which are not encountered with single element infrared detectors. Optoelectronics Division has gained considerable experience in these processes during the development of the 'Cyclops' technology demonstrator. The procedures used in characterizing the HgCdTe focal plane detector array and the results obtained are described.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1993
Accession Number
ADA284279

Entities

People

  • G. V. Poropat

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Arrays
  • Capacitance
  • Charge Transfer
  • Computer Programs
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Electronics
  • Figure Of Merit
  • Focal Planes
  • Infrared Detectors
  • Infrared Radiation
  • Long-Wavelength Infrared Radiation
  • Mathematical Models
  • Measurement
  • Quantum Efficiency
  • Radiation
  • Standards

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Semiconductor Device Technology
  • Sensor Fusion and Tracking Systems.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Microelectronics - Microelectromechanical Systems