Effects of pixel area versus number of pixels on FPA performance predictions

J. Michael Ensminger

doi:10.1117/12.21764

1 October 1990 Effects of pixel area versus number of pixels on FPA performance predictions

J. Michael Ensminger

Proceedings Volume 1309, Infrared Imaging Systems: Design, Analysis, Modeling, and Testing; (1990) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.21764
Event: 1990 Technical Symposium on Optics, Electro-Optics, and Sensors, 1990, Orlando, FL, United States

Abstract

The effects of pixel area and the total number of pixels in a staring Focal Plane Array (FPA) is mathematically treated to determine the optimal relationship between these two parameters. This presentation is a report of ongoing activities in this area. Current models for these devices are, in general, one dimensional treating the horizontal and vertical components separately. This analysis will attempt to define the Minimum Resolvable Contrast (MRC) performance criterion in terms of a two dimensional model.

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J. Michael Ensminger "Effects of pixel area versus number of pixels on FPA performance predictions", Proc. SPIE 1309, Infrared Imaging Systems: Design, Analysis, Modeling, and Testing, (1 October 1990); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.21764

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