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Army SBIR solicitation for neuromorphic digital readout circuit for infrared cameras in autonomous vehicles

This Army SBIR opportunity seeks innovative solutions for enhancing infrared cameras in autonomous vehicles. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Army SBIR office - OEMs and Vendors: - 3GEN FLIR camera system (primary OEM referenced) - Products/Services Requested: - Development and integration of an asynchronous neuromorphic digital readout circuit for infrared cameras - Targeted for 3GEN FLIR cameras in autonomous target acquisition systems - Embedded processing at the 12-micron pixel level - Quantity: 1 development effort - Includes design, fabrication, and demonstration in a 3GEN FLIR focal plane - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Low latency and low power dissipation - Cryogenic cooling to 75K - Structured in three phases: study, design/fabrication/testing, commercialization - Focus on embedded neuromorphic processing for improved performance in autonomous vehicles

Description

This solicitation seeks the development of a digital readout circuit with embedded neuromorphic processing for infrared cameras used in autonomous target acquisition and autonomous vehicles. The project aims to enhance 3GEN FLIR cameras by integrating a neuromorphic chip at the 12-micron pixel level to reduce latency and power consumption, with cryogenic cooling to 75K. The effort includes a Phase I study for chip design, Phase II for design and fabrication with testing, and Phase III for commercialization. The technology will improve target indication and reduce cognitive load on vehicle crews in cluttered and dynamic military scenarios.

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