Status of third-generation focal plane array IR detection modules at AIM

Wolfgang A. Cabanski; Rainer Breiter; Karl-Heinz Mauk; Werner Rode; Johann Ziegler; H. Schneider; M. Walther; Reinhard Oelmaier

doi:10.1117/12.488020

10 October 2003 Status of third-generation focal plane array IR detection modules at AIM

Wolfgang A. Cabanski, Rainer Breiter, Karl-Heinz Mauk, Werner Rode, Johann Ziegler, H. Schneider, M. Walther, Reinhard Oelmaier

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Proceedings Volume 5074, Infrared Technology and Applications XXIX; (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.488020
Event: AeroSense 2003, 2003, Orlando, Florida, United States

Abstract

The 3rd generation of infrared (IR) detection modules is expected to provide video resolution or even more pixels and advanced functionality's like multicolor or multi band capability, higher frame rates and better thermal resolution. This paper is intended to present the present status at AIM on such technologies. High speed MCT MWIR devices with 3.4-5μm spectral band and 256x256 pixels in a 40μm pitch are designed to provide > 800Hz full frame rate with pixel rates as high as 80Mpixels/s. In case of the dual color device, the MWIR is split into a 3.4-4.2μm and 4.2-5.1μm section. The device is done with 192x192 pixels in a 56μm pitch. The read out circuit is designed to read while scan in a flash integration mode to allow nearly full frame integration for low NETD at high frame rate. A miniaturized command and control electronics with 14 Bit deep digital serial output provides state of the art interfaces. Pro's and cons of spectral selective detection with either temporal coincidence of the different colors or in a sequential mode with smaller pitch, better fill factor and the ability to use the wide band image for visualization and specific image processing algorithms are discussed. In any case, the high frame rate of the 2 devices puts a new standard for seeker head or missile approach warning (MAW) applications. The 3.4-5μm devices exhibit excellent thermal resolution with NETD<10mK @F/2, 1ms. In case of the dual color devices results on electrooptical performance are discussed together with details of the spectral cross talk encountered for 2 colors and its impact on maw performance. A dual band detector combining MWIR and LWIR detection in each pixel is presently under development. This device is done in quantum well (QWIP) technology. The design goal and features of this new device are discussed together with typical applications.

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Wolfgang A. Cabanski, Rainer Breiter, Karl-Heinz Mauk, Werner Rode, Johann Ziegler, H. Schneider, M. Walther, and Reinhard Oelmaier "Status of third-generation focal plane array IR detection modules at AIM", Proc. SPIE 5074, Infrared Technology and Applications XXIX, (10 October 2003); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.488020

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