Focal plane array with modular pixel array components for scalability

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PATENT NO 8907439
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13163909

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A modular, scalable focal plane array is provided as an array of integrated circuit dice, wherein each die includes a given amount of modular pixel array circuitry. The array of dice effectively multiplies the amount of modular pixel array circuitry to produce a larger pixel array without increasing die size. Desired pixel pitch across the enlarged pixel array is preserved by forming die stacks with each pixel array circuitry die stacked on a separate die that contains the corresponding signal processing circuitry. Techniques for die stack interconnections and die stack placement are implemented to ensure that the desired pixel pitch is preserved across the enlarged pixel array.

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NATIONAL TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS OF SANDIA LLCP O BOX 5800 MS-0161 ALBUQUERQUE NM 87185

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Barker, Joy M Albuquerque, US 3 42
Campbell, David V Tijeras, US 4 160
Chu, Dahwey Albuquerque, US 5 341
Gurrieri, Thomas Albuquerque, US 2 70
Holmes, Michael L Albuquerque, US 3 41
Kay, Randolph R Albuquerque, US 9 73
Mani, Seethambal S Albuquerque, US 6 115
Rienstra, Jeffrey L Albuquerque, US 3 90
Serkland, Darwin K Albuquerque, US 14 159
Shinde, Subhash L Albuquerque, US 45 479

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