The rationale for ultra-small pitch IR systems

Michael A. Kinch

doi:10.1117/12.2051335

24 June 2014 The rationale for ultra-small pitch IR systems

Michael A. Kinch

Proceedings Volume 9070, Infrared Technology and Applications XL; 907032 (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2051335
Event: SPIE Defense + Security, 2014, Baltimore, MD, United States

Abstract

Large area HgCdTe focal plane arrays (FPAs) are now available with a 5um pitch, and excellent performance. This analysis examines the benefits associated with ultra-small pixels in enabling not only a reduction in system size, weight, and power, but also an improvement in system thermal performance. A comparison is made between today’s III-V and HgCdTe materials technologies, regarding both performance in today’s FPAs, and the ultimate achievement of background- and diffraction-limited photon detection at room temperature for all spectral bands.

Citation Download Citation

Michael A. Kinch "The rationale for ultra-small pitch IR systems", Proc. SPIE 9070, Infrared Technology and Applications XL, 907032 (24 June 2014); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2051335

ACCESS THE FULL ARTICLE

INSTITUTIONAL
Select your institution to access the SPIE Digital Library.

SELECT YOUR INSTITUTION

PERSONAL
Sign in with your SPIE account to access your personal subscriptions or to use specific features such as save to my library, sign up for alerts, save searches, etc.

PERSONAL SIGN IN

No SPIE Account? Create one

PURCHASE THIS CONTENT

SUBSCRIBE TO DIGITAL LIBRARY

50 downloads per 1-year subscription

Members: $195

Non-members: $335 ADD TO CART

25 downloads per 1 - year subscription

Members: $145

Non-members: $250 ADD TO CART

PURCHASE SINGLE ARTICLE

Includes PDF, HTML & Video, when available