SBIR-STTR Award

1024x1024 Snapshot IR FPA for Air-to-Ground Applications
Award last edited on: 2/20/2007

Sponsored Program
SBIR
Awarding Agency
DOD : Navy
Total Award Amount
$80,000
Award Phase
1
Solicitation Topic Code
N05-032
Principal Investigator
William S Chan

Company Information

Novaspectra Inc (AKA: Global Business Systems~William S Chan~Chan & Associates~Chan and Associates)

609 Deep Valley Drive Suite 200
Rolling Hills Estate, CA 90274
   (310) 408-3225
   info@novaspectra.com
   www.novaspectra.com
Location: Single
Congr. District: 33
County: Los Angeles

Phase I

Contract Number: N68335-05-C-0233
Start Date: 5/3/2005    Completed: 11/3/2005
Phase I year
2005
Phase I Amount
$80,000
We propose to develop a 1024x1024 infrared focal plane array (FPA) sensitive over the 3-12 micron spectrum, capable of a snapshot readout and compatible with legacy system optics for precision targeting. Its mega-pixel resolution images detailed target characteristics, its 3-12 micron coverage detects targets over a wide range of intensities, its snapshot readout provides high-fidelity images with reduce artifacts and its small pixel pitch makes it compatible with legacy system optics. Made with pixels of micro interferometers as the sensing elements, it's also capable of high sensitivity over the operating temperature range of 77K to 300K. It's fabricated entirely of silicon (Si) for robustness, reliability and producibility using commercial CMOS (complementary metal oxide semiconductor) foundries for production at low cost. Phase I will analyze and design the FPA structure and layout, delineate the processes for fabrication and fabricate a simple structure to demonstrate its fabricability. Phase II will fabricate the FPA and test it with supporting optics and electronics

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