HAIFA, Israel, August 13 /PRNewswire/ -- SCD has announced the receipt of
a phase I contract from DARPA, valued at $1.75 million, for the development
of a new 'XBn' infrared detector technology. If all phases of the development
program are completed, the total value of the funding could be up to $5
million.
This program considers a new type of semiconductor hetero-structure
detector, in which no depletion layer exists in any narrow bandgap region.
Instead, the depletion layer is confined to a wider bandgap barrier material.
In such a 'barrier device' the dark current can be made lower than in a
conventional homo-structure device operating at the same temperature. This
will allow operating temperatures to be achieved in the region of 150K
without degrading the detector's performance relative to homo-structure
devices with a similar photo-response operating at lower temperatures.
Baruch Glick, CEO of SCD said: 'We see this direct contract between an
Israeli company and DARPA as a recognition by DARPA in the capabilities of
SCD to perform a challenging project that eventually will fit into the high
end Infra Red systems.'
About SCD SemiConductor Devices
SemiConductor Devices (SCD) is a partnership of Rafael (50%) & Elbit
Systems (50%), and located at Leshem industrial park, Galilee mountains,
Israel.
Semi Conductor Devices (SCD) develops and manufactures cooled and
uncooled infrared detectors and laser diodes. SCD offers a range of
off-the-shelf and custom-designed detectors in various configurations. SCD's
products are applied in IR seekers, thermal imagers, smart munitions, night
navigation systems, laser rangefinders and laser designators. Among SCD's
products: InSb two dimensional arrays, MCT TDI and Vector arrays, VOx
Microbolometers, QCW and CW laser diodes.
For further information: http://www.scd.co.il
About Elbit Systems
Elbit Systems Ltd. is an international defense electronics company
engaged in a wide range of defense-related programs throughout the world. The
Company, which includes Elbit Systems and its subsidiaries, operates in the
areas of aerospace, land and naval systems, command, control, communications,
computers, intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance ('C4ISR'), unmanned
air vehicle (UAV) systems, advanced electro-optics, electro-optic space
systems, EW suites, airborne warning systems, ELINT systems, data links and
military communications systems and radios. The Company also focuses on the
upgrading of existing military platforms and developing new technologies for
defense, homeland security and commercial aviation applications.
About Rafael
Rafael designs, develops, manufactures and supplies a wide range of
advanced defense systems. These leading edge products include naval, air and
ground precision weapons, electro-optic systems, electronic warfare (EW)
systems, C4I and unmanned systems, acoustic defense systems, armored
protection, breaching munitions and space technologies.
Company Contact:
Fabian Scapiro, marketing manager.
SCD SemiConductor Devices
Phone: +972-4-990-2592
Fax: +972-4-990-2686
fabian@scd.co.il
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