Dr. Richard A. Bredthauer Profile

Dr. Richard A. Bredthauer

President at Semiconductor Technology Associates Inc

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Publications (24)

Proceedings Article | 17 November 2017 Open Access

Planetary exploration with optical imaging systems review: what is the best sensor for future missions

H. Michaelis, T. Behnke, R. Bredthauer, A. Holland, J. Janesick, R. Jaumann, H. Keller, D. Magrin, D. Greggio, Stefano Mottola, N. Thomas, P. Smith

Proceedings Volume 10563, 1056322 (2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2304114

KEYWORDS: Charge-coupled devices, Sensors, Imaging systems, CMOS sensors, CCD image sensors, Cameras, Mars, Planets, Comets, Quantum efficiency

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Proceedings Article | 8 July 2014 Paper

The WIYN one degree imager 2014: performance of the partially populated focal plane and instrument upgrade path

Daniel Harbeck, Todd Boroson, Michael Lesser, Jayadev Rajagopal, Andrey Yeatts, Charles Corson, Wilson Liu, Ian Dell'Antonio, Ralf Kotulla, David Ouellette, Eric Hooper, Mike Smith, Richard Bredthauer, Pierre Martin, Gary Muller, Patricia Knezek, Mark Hunten

Proceedings Volume 9147, 91470P (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2056651

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Telescopes, Image quality, Stars, Calibration, Amplifiers, Imaging systems, Charge-coupled devices, Observatories, Mirrors

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Proceedings Article | 25 September 2012 Paper

A novel CCD for application in high-frame rate geostationary space-based imaging

Richard Bredthauer, Kasey Boggs, Greg Bredthauer, Earl Aamodt, Hugh Christian, Michael Lesser, Karen Gheno, Bill Reeve

Proceedings Volume 8453, 84531N (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.925753

KEYWORDS: Charge-coupled devices, Quantum efficiency, Atmospheric optics, Satellites, Lithium, Image storage, Imaging systems, Sensors, Telescopes, Ocean optics

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Proceedings Article | 25 September 2012 Paper

STA1600LN: low-noise 10560 x 10560 pixel high-resolution CCD for astronomy

Richard Bredthauer, Kasey Boggs, Greg Bredthauer, Michael Lesser

Proceedings Volume 8453, 84531M (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.925750

KEYWORDS: Charge-coupled devices, Astronomy, Cameras, Image resolution, Quantum efficiency, Packaging, Telescopes, Image sensors, Camera shutters, Imaging systems

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Proceedings Article | 15 February 2012 Paper

Characterization of orthogonal transfer array CCDs for the WIYN one degree imager

Michael Lesser, David Ouellette, Todd Boroson, Daniel Harbeck, Pierre Martin, George Jacoby, John Cavin, David Sawyer, Kasey Boggs, Richard Bredthauer

Proceedings Volume 8298, 82980O (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.908376

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Charge-coupled devices, Silicon, Logic, Semiconducting wafers, Amplifiers, Quantum efficiency, Imaging systems, Telescopes, Aluminum nitride

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Proceedings Article | 10 February 2009 Paper

STA2500A: a 52-M pixel high frame rate CCD

Kasey Boggs, Richard Bredthauer, Greg Bredthauer

Proceedings Volume 7126, 712609 (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.821298

KEYWORDS: Charge-coupled devices, Clocks, Imaging systems, Quantum efficiency, Image resolution, Field programmable gate arrays, Imaging spectroscopy, Interference (communication), Digital photography, Sensors

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Proceedings Article | 28 January 2009 Paper

Packaging and characterization of orthogonal transfer array CCDs for the WIYN One Degree Imager

Michael Lesser, David Ouellette, Grzegorz Zareba, George Jacoby, Gary Muller, David Sawyer, Joe Keyes, Richard Bredthauer, Kasey Boggs

Proceedings Volume 7249, 72490B (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.805950

KEYWORDS: Charge-coupled devices, Sensors, Semiconducting wafers, Ceramics, Imaging systems, Silicon, Packaging, Aluminum nitride, Telescopes, CCD image sensors

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Proceedings Article | 17 September 2007 Paper

Realization and application of a 111 million pixel backside-illuminated detector and camera

Norbert Zacharias, Bryan Dorland, Richard Bredthauer, Kasey Boggs, Greg Bredthauer, Mike Lesser

Proceedings Volume 6690, 669008 (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.736961

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Cameras, Charge-coupled devices, Stars, CCD image sensors, Telescopes, Observatories, Electronics, Space telescopes, Optical filters

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Proceedings Article | 4 May 2007 Paper

High-speed high-resolution CCD for aerial reconnaissance

Kasey Boggs, Richard Bredthauer

Proceedings Volume 6538, 65381U (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.720855

KEYWORDS: Imaging systems, Charge-coupled devices, Quantum efficiency, Reconnaissance, Sensors, Semiconducting wafers, X-rays, Image resolution, Astronomy, Signal to noise ratio

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Proceedings Article | 21 February 2007 Paper

Development of fully depleted scientific CCDs for astronomy

Kasey Boggs, Richard Bredthauer, Michael Lesser

Proceedings Volume 6501, 650106 (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.698409

KEYWORDS: Charge-coupled devices, Quantum efficiency, Silicon, Sensors, Large Synoptic Survey Telescope, Point spread functions, Epoxies, Astronomy, Imaging systems, Semiconducting wafers

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Proceedings Article | 8 February 2007 Paper

Evaluation of the 111-megapixel high speed high resolution CCD

Kasey Boggs, Richard Bredthauer, Gregory Bredthauer

Proceedings Volume 6501, 650102 (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.694592

KEYWORDS: Imaging systems, Charge-coupled devices, Quantum efficiency, Semiconducting wafers, Image resolution, Electronic imaging, Cameras, X-rays, Astronomy, CCD image sensors

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Proceedings Article | 11 January 2007 Paper

111-mega pixel high-speed, high-resolution CCD

Kasey Boggs, Richard Bredthauer, Greg Bredthauer

Proceedings Volume 6279, 62791V (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.725231

KEYWORDS: Imaging systems, Charge-coupled devices, Quantum efficiency, Semiconducting wafers, Image resolution, X-rays, Semiconductors, Electronic imaging, Aerospace engineering, CCD image sensors

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Proceedings Article | 6 February 2006 Paper

Large area devices at Semiconductor Technology Associates, Inc.

Kasey Boggs, Richard Bredthauer

Proceedings Volume 6068, 60680I (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.644327

KEYWORDS: Charge-coupled devices, Imaging systems, Semiconducting wafers, Semiconductors, Image processing, Astronomy, Cameras, Quantum efficiency, Aerospace engineering, Silicon

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Proceedings Article | 25 August 2005 Paper

The Hubble CCDs: lessons learned

M. Blouke, R. Bredthauer, J. Janesick

Proceedings Volume 5902, 590203 (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.625537

KEYWORDS: Charge-coupled devices, Hubble Space Telescope, Cameras, CCD image sensors, Sensors, Silicon, Space telescopes, Manufacturing, Ultraviolet radiation, Photons

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Proceedings Article | 29 September 2004 Paper

The orthogonal-transfer array: a new CCD architecture for astronomy

Barry Burke, John Tonry, Michael Cooper, Gerard Luppino, George Jacoby, Richard Bredthauer, Kasey Boggs, Michael Lesser, Peter Onaka, Douglas Young, Peter Doherty, David Craig

Proceedings Volume 5499, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.562490

KEYWORDS: Charge-coupled devices, Logic, Astronomy, Clocks, Video, Semiconducting wafers, Imaging systems, Metals, Prototyping, Stars

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Proceedings Article | 20 October 1999 Paper

SAGE III alternative detector design and characterization

Gary Halama, James McAdoo, Murzy Jhabvala, Audrey Ewin, Marilyn Fortin, Richard Bredthauer, M. Nurul Abedin

Proceedings Volume 3756, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.366372

KEYWORDS: Charge-coupled devices, Sensors, Photodiodes, Glasses, Amplifiers, Electrons, Aerosols, Signal detection, Image segmentation, Aerospace engineering

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Proceedings Article | 1 June 1994 Paper

Design of an 8192x8192 pixel CCD mosaic

Gerard Luppino, Richard Bredthauer, John Geary

Proceedings Volume 2198, (1994) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.176780

KEYWORDS: Charge-coupled devices, Imaging systems, Telescopes, Semiconducting wafers, Sensors, CCD cameras, Galactic astronomy, Packaging, CCD image sensors, Distance measurement

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Proceedings Article | 1 June 1994 Paper

Quantum efficiency enhancement techniques for CCDs in the UV and near-IR bands

Jennifer Bishop, Edward Jakl, Jeff Pinter, Richard Bredthauer

Proceedings Volume 2198, (1994) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.176778

KEYWORDS: Quantum efficiency, Charge-coupled devices, Ultraviolet radiation, Photons, Modulation transfer functions, Coating, Absorption, Silicon, Near infrared, Visible radiation

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Proceedings Article | 19 January 1993 Paper

640 x 480 pixel 500-frame-per-second RAM-based video camera

John Tanner, Michael Emerling, Andrew Moore, Thormon Ellison, Richard Bredthauer

Proceedings Volume 1757, (1993) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.139139

KEYWORDS: Video, Sensors, Cameras, Imaging systems, Data storage, High speed photography, Photonics, Interfaces, Digital imaging, Image sensors

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Proceedings Article | 1 July 1991 Paper

4096 x 4096 pixel CCD mosaic imager for astronomical applications

John Geary, Gerard Luppino, Richard Bredthauer, Robert Hlivak, Lloyd Robinson

Proceedings Volume 1447, (1991) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.45330

KEYWORDS: Charge-coupled devices, Imaging systems, Computer aided design, Semiconducting wafers, Silicon, Sensors, Optical sensors, Astronomy, Solid state electronics, Telescopes

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Proceedings Article | 1 July 1991 Paper

Notch and large-area CCD imagers

Richard Bredthauer, Jeff Pinter, James Janesick, Lloyd Robinson

Proceedings Volume 1447, (1991) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.45335

KEYWORDS: Charge-coupled devices, Imaging systems, Optical sensors, Doping, Solid state electronics, CCD image sensors, Quantum efficiency, Comets, Asteroids, Sensors

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Proceedings Article | 1 July 1990 Paper

Development of a 2048 X 2048 imager for scientific applications

John Geary, Lloyd Robinson, Gary Sims, Richard Bredthauer

Proceedings Volume 1242, (1990) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.19438

KEYWORDS: Charge-coupled devices, Optical amplifiers, Imaging systems, Optical sensors, Computer aided design, Diffusion, Amplifiers, Solid state electronics, Semiconducting wafers, Photography

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Proceedings Article | 1 July 1990 Paper

Sub-electron noise charge-coupled devices

Charles Chandler, Richard Bredthauer, James Janesick, James Westphal

Proceedings Volume 1242, (1990) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.19457

KEYWORDS: Charge-coupled devices, Field effect transistors, Electrons, Capacitance, Cadmium sulfide, Interference (communication), Clocks, Semiconducting wafers, Solid state electronics, Optical sensors

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Proceedings Article | 1 July 1990 Paper

New advancements in charge-coupled device technology: subelectron noise and 4096 x 4096 pixel CCDs

James Janesick, Tom Elliott, Arsham Dingiziam, Richard Bredthauer, Charles Chandler, James Westphal, James Gunn

Proceedings Volume 1242, (1990) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.19452

KEYWORDS: Charge-coupled devices, Optical amplifiers, Sensors, Imaging systems, Optical sensors, Solid state electronics, X-rays, Electrons, Interference (communication), Manufacturing

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Conference Committee Involvement (3)

Focal Plane Arrays for Space telescopes IV

2 August 2009 | San Diego, California, United States

Focal Plane Arrays for Space Telescopes III

28 August 2007 | San Diego, California, United States

Focal Plane Arrays for Space Telescopes II

3 August 2005 | San Diego, California, United States

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