Characterization of IR focal plane test stations

Christopher R. Costanzo; Christopher L. Kauffman; Khoa V. Dang

doi:10.1117/12.21732

1 September 1990 Characterization of IR focal plane test stations

Christopher R. Costanzo, Christopher L. Kauffman, Khoa V. Dang

Proceedings Volume 1308, Infrared Detectors and Focal Plane Arrays; (1990) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.21732
Event: 1990 Technical Symposium on Optics, Electro-Optics, and Sensors, 1990, Orlando, FL, United States

Abstract

The design and performance of an IR FPA test system are described. The parameters, techniques, and equipment required for an IR test system are discussed. An analysis of focal planes is presented to extract the last dB of performance, emphasizing the minimization of required device testing time. The CECOM test system is presented, including the instrument controller, the five source types for characterizing IR FPAs, the electronics, and the protective plexiglass enclosure. Critical test parameters and bias and clocking supply specifications are set forth. Printers which display the results are described, and a buffer/spooler is suggested to increase output rate. Data presentation is discussed. Tests on FPAs and readouts, such as dc uniformity, rms noise, 1/f noise, detectivity, linearity, and responsivity, can be conducted in an automated mode. The possibility of automated testing of optical crosstalk, spectral response, and optical area is mentioned. Future improvements to the facility are listed. Improved yields and increased FPA testing throughput in IRFPA production programs can result from the IRFPA test system facilities.

Citation Download Citation

Christopher R. Costanzo, Christopher L. Kauffman, and Khoa V. Dang "Characterization of IR focal plane test stations", Proc. SPIE 1308, Infrared Detectors and Focal Plane Arrays, (1 September 1990); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.21732

ACCESS THE FULL ARTICLE

INSTITUTIONAL
Select your institution to access the SPIE Digital Library.

SELECT YOUR INSTITUTION

PERSONAL
Sign in with your SPIE account to access your personal subscriptions or to use specific features such as save to my library, sign up for alerts, save searches, etc.

PERSONAL SIGN IN

No SPIE Account? Create one

PURCHASE THIS CONTENT

SUBSCRIBE TO DIGITAL LIBRARY

50 downloads per 1-year subscription

Members: $195

Non-members: $335 ADD TO CART

25 downloads per 1 - year subscription

Members: $145

Non-members: $250 ADD TO CART

PURCHASE SINGLE ARTICLE

Includes PDF, HTML & Video, when available