SBIR / STTR #OSW26BZ04-DV005

SBIR Solicitation: High-speed Photon-Number-Resolution Quanta Imaging Sensor Array for the U.S. Navy

This opportunity seeks innovative research and development for advanced imaging technology for the U.S. Navy. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Navy (no specific sub-agency or office named) - Products/Services Requested: - High-speed Photon-Number-Resolution Quanta Imaging Sensor Array - Must be scalable to megapixel size - Achieve 120 MHz photon counting rate per pixel - Provide 16 photon number resolution - Deliver 60% external quantum efficiency (450-550 nm) - Operate from -40°C to +45°C - Support on-chip accumulation and burst-frame operation at 16 kHz repetition rate - Incorporate CMOS-compatible quanta imaging sensors and neuromorphic readout integrated circuits - Project Phases: - Phase I: Feasibility demonstration and simulation - Phase II: Prototype fabrication and testing - Phase III: Scaling to megapixel arrays for commercial and defense use (e.g., laser communications, LiDAR) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on scalability, high-speed photon counting, and integration with neuromorphic readout technology - No specific OEMs or vendors named; open to small business innovation - Opportunity is part of the SBIR program, focusing on quantum science applications

Description

This solicitation seeks proposals for the development of a high-speed photon-number-resolution quanta imaging sensor array. The project is part of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program and is in the pre-release stage. The solicitation is issued by the Navy and the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD). Important dates include a posting date of March 20, 2018, and a response due date of April 18, 2018. The solicitation number is OSW26BZ04-DV005.

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