SBIR-STTR Award

In staring Focal Plane Array applications the maximum integrationtime is limited by the well capacity needed to store the dar current plusthe signal current. A primary requirement in the design of read outelectronics for MCP FPA applications is the implementation of inputcircuits which provide the maximum possible well capacity in the spaceavailable. Reduction of the noise band width through the use of switchedcapacitor filtering techniques will be investigated in the design of acircuit with large equivalent well capacity. The completed design will belaid out, fabricated and tested to evaluate performance.

In staring Focal Plane Array applications the maximum integration time is limited by the well capacity needed to store the dark current plus the signal current. A primary requirement in the design of read out electronics for MCT FPA applications is the implementation of input circuits which provide the maximum possible well capacity in the space available. Reduction of the noise band width through the use of switched capacitor filtering techniques will be investigated in the design of a circuit with large equivalent well capacity. The completed design will be laid out, fabricated and tested to evaluate performance. The Phase Ii effort will fabricate and test a full 256 by 256 operational array.