Sensor Readout Integrated Circuit (ROIC) Design Blocks for Advanced Semiconductor Nodes
ID: A244-061Type: BOTH
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Sensor Readout Integrated Circuit (ROIC) Design Blocks for Advanced Semiconductor Nodes

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Agency: DODBranch: ARMY

Program

Type: SBIRPhase: BOTH

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https://www.dodsbirsttr.mil/topics-app/

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https://www.dodsbirsttr.mil/topics-app/
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    Description

    The Department of Defense (DoD) is inviting proposals for the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program focused on the development of Sensor Readout Integrated Circuit (ROIC) Design Blocks for Advanced Semiconductor Nodes. The objective is to create an intellectual property (IP) library of designed, fabricated, and verified circuit blocks that can be licensed for future ROIC designs, addressing the obsolescence risk associated with current 180 nm semiconductor processes. This initiative is crucial for enhancing the performance and reliability of imaging sensors used in various applications, including uncooled infrared technologies for emergency response, earth observation, autonomous driving, and security systems. Proposals for Phase I are due by September 4, 2024, with a funding amount of up to $250,000 for a performance period of six months. Interested parties can find more information and submit proposals through the DoD SBIR website.

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