2048X2048 HgCdTe FPA

Abstract

Rockwell has begun developing infrared FPAs in the 2048(2) format. The first is the HAWAII-2, an infrared 2048(2) focal plane array (FPA) for next-generation infrared astronomy. It will supplant our HAWAII 1024(2) as the largest high-performance infrared imager available. As with our prior infrared FPAs, the flip-chip hybrid will consist of a low dark current, low-capacitance HgCdTe detector array mated to a low-noise CMOS silicon multiplexer via indium interconnects. The FPA's 18 micrometers pixel pitch accommodates both reasonable telescope optics and fabrication of the large, low-noise readout (approximately equal 40 x 40 mm(2)) using world-class submicron CMOS.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1998
Accession Number
ADA400006

Entities

People

  • K. Hodapp
  • K. Vural
  • L. J. Lozlowski
  • W. E. Kleinhans

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Amplifiers
  • Arrays
  • Astronomy
  • Capacitance
  • Detectors
  • Epitaxial Growth
  • Fabrication
  • Field Effect Transistors
  • Focal Plane Arrays
  • Focal Planes
  • Infrared Detectors
  • Low Noise
  • Materials
  • Modules (Electronics)
  • Noise
  • Semiconductors
  • Transistors

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Image Processing and Computer Vision.
  • Integrated Circuit Design and Technology.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Space Objects