320x240 and 640x480 UFPAs for TWS and DVE applications

C. J. Han; Richard Rawlings; Mike Sweeney; Steve Whicker; Doug Peysha; J. Elwood Clarke; Bill Sullivan; Chuan Li; Phillip Howard

doi:10.1117/12.604162

31 May 2005 320x240 and 640x480 UFPAs for TWS and DVE applications

C. J. Han, Richard Rawlings, Mike Sweeney, Steve Whicker, Doug Peysha, J. Elwood Clarke, Bill Sullivan, Chuan Li, Phillip Howard

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Proceedings Volume 5783, Infrared Technology and Applications XXXI; (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.604162
Event: Defense and Security, 2005, Orlando, Florida, United States

Abstract

DRS Technologies has designed and delivered Thermal Weapon Site (TWS) and Driver's Viewer Enhancer (DVE) system using its U3500 (320x240) and U6000 (640x480) 1-mil detector arrays. The detectors are modified to enhance its manufacturability, thermal time constant, package life time, and its reliability under shock and vibration to meet TWS and DVE requirements. The U6000 array operates at 30 Hz frame rate with NETD less than 50 mK normalized to F/1.0 optics. At a saving to the system weight and power, these arrays operate from -40°C to +65°C without the aid of a TE cooler. This is accomplished through a combination of sensor calibration and smart ROIC architecture.

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C. J. Han, Richard Rawlings, Mike Sweeney, Steve Whicker, Doug Peysha, J. Elwood Clarke, Bill Sullivan, Chuan Li, and Phillip Howard "320x240 and 640x480 UFPAs for TWS and DVE applications", Proc. SPIE 5783, Infrared Technology and Applications XXXI, (31 May 2005); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.604162

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