Infrared readout electronics: a historical perspective

Mary J. Hewitt; John L. Vampola; Stephen H. Black; Carolyn J. Nielsen

doi:10.1117/12.178474

23 June 1994 Infrared readout electronics: a historical perspective

Mary J. Hewitt, John L. Vampola, Stephen H. Black, Carolyn J. Nielsen

Proceedings Volume 2226, Infrared Readout Electronics II; (1994) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.178474
Event: SPIE's International Symposium on Optical Engineering and Photonics in Aerospace Sensing, 1994, Orlando, FL, United States

Abstract

Santa Barbara Research Center, Hughes, and Hughes Technology Center have designed and built second generation readout circuits since the early 70's. This paper will discuss the evolution, problem areas, and system design drivers that drove the development of these circuits. The discussion will range from the earliest monolithic implementation of the readouts to the newer hybrid approaches which incorporate a high level of integration. Areas addressed will be the transition from NMOS or PMOS to CMOS, development of design rule's technology, yields, costs, and performance. All these topics will show how these developments affected readouts and second generation infrared sensors. We shall also speculate on the future developments in ROIC technology.

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Mary J. Hewitt, John L. Vampola, Stephen H. Black, and Carolyn J. Nielsen "Infrared readout electronics: a historical perspective", Proc. SPIE 2226, Infrared Readout Electronics II, (23 June 1994); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.178474

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