SiGe Photon-Counting Integrated Circuit (PCIC) Detector for Naval Visible Laser Range Finder Navy STTR FY2015.A Sol No.: Navy STTR FY2015.A Topic No.: N15A-T011 Topic Title: SiGe Photon-Counting Integrated Circuit (PCIC) Detector for Naval Visible Laser Range Finder Proposal No.: N15A-011-0192 Firm: Wavefront 7 Johnston Circle BASKING RIDGE, New Jersey 07920 Contact: Jie Yao Phone: (609) 558-4806 Web Site: www.wavefrontLLC.us Abstract: In order to provide performance capabilities well above those of individual independent sensors, future naval sensors will be networked throughout a battle group based on the real time knowledge of the precise relative distances and relative velocities between ships. One possible means to obtain and monitor such position and velocity in real time is laser range finding, which must be eye safe especially when used between friendly vessels. Therefore, the severely restricted laser transmitter power must be compensated for by higher detector and receiver sensitivities. We propose the Photon-Counting Integrated Circuit (PCIC) as Time-of-Flight (ToF) detector for highest detection sensitivity and highest signal-to-noise (S/N) ratio at GHz speed to facilitate single pulse ToF measurements. During Phase I, we plan to prove the concept of the PCIC ToF detector. During Phase II, we plan to iteratively fabricate, characterize and re-design the PCIC ToF detector, incrementally enhancing the PCIC detector performance, culminating in the final delivery of the PCIC detector. During Phase III, we plan to manufacture and market the PCIC GHz detector to major defense contractors for incorporation into military systems and start product introduction into the civilian market simultaneously. Benefits: Besides defense applications including night vision both under covert illumination and under the more abundant natural night glow for military surveillance and target recognition, the proposed PCIC technology also finds commercial applications in security, law enforcement, border patrol, scientific instruments, laser detection, laser eye protection, biomedical imaging, prosthetic vision aid, ecosystem monitoring and protection, manufacturing quality control and consumer electronics cameras. We will concentrate on our commercial medical device products at present. Return