Third-generation intelligent IR focal plane arrays

H. John Caulfield; Michael D. Jack; Kevin L. Pettijohn; John D. Schlesselmann; Joe Norworth

doi:10.1117/12.300042

1 March 1998 Third-generation intelligent IR focal plane arrays

H. John Caulfield, Michael D. Jack, Kevin L. Pettijohn, John D. Schlesselmann, Joe Norworth

Proceedings Volume 3240, 26th AIPR Workshop: Exploiting New Image Sources and Sensors; (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.300042
Event: 26th AIPR Workshop: Exploiting New Image Sources and Sensors, 1997, Washington, DC, United States

Abstract

SBRC is at the forefront of industry in developing IR focal plane arrays including multi-spectral technology and '3rd generation' functions that mimic the human eye. 3rd generation devices conduct advanced processing on or near the FPA that serve to reduce bandwidth while performing needed functions such as automatic target recognition, uniformity correction and dynamic range enhancement. These devices represent a solution for processing the exorbitantly high bandwidth coming off large area FPAs without sacrificing systems sensitivity. SBRC's two-color approach leverages the company's HgCdTe technology to provide simultaneous multiband coverage, from short through long wave IR, with near theoretical performance. IR systems that are sensitive to different spectral bands achieve enhanced capabilities for target identification and advanced discrimination. This paper will provide a summary of the issues, the technology and the benefits of SBRC's third generation smart and two-color FPAs.

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H. John Caulfield, Michael D. Jack, Kevin L. Pettijohn, John D. Schlesselmann, and Joe Norworth "Third-generation intelligent IR focal plane arrays", Proc. SPIE 3240, 26th AIPR Workshop: Exploiting New Image Sources and Sensors, (1 March 1998); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.300042

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