Segmented focal plane array architecture

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11070747
APP PUB NO 20180205893A1
SERIAL NO

15919116

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Various techniques are provided for implementing a segmented focal plane array (FPA) of infrared sensors. In one example, a system includes a segmented FPA. The segmented FPA includes a top die having an array of infrared sensors (e.g., bolometers). The top die may also include a portion of a read-out integrated circuit (ROIC). The segmented FPA also includes a bottom die having at least a portion of the ROIC. The top and the bottom dies are electrically coupled via inter-die connections. Advantageously, the segmented FPA may be fabricated with a higher yield and a smaller footprint compared with conventional FPA architectures. Moreover, the segmented FPA may be fabricated using different semiconductor processes for each die.

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  • FLIR SYSTEMS, INC.

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Boulanger, Pierre Goleta, US 90 2072
Högasten, Nicholas Santa Barbara, US 90 3075
Hoelter, Theodore R Goleta, US 82 2487
Kurth, Eric A Santa Barbara, US 64 1206
Nussmeier, Mark Goleta, US 28 808
Sharp, Barbara Santa Barbara, US 46 1236
Simolon, Brian Santa Barbara, US 6 55
Strandemar, Katrin Rimbo, SE 83 2743

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