Space optical instruments design optimisation thanks to CMOS image sensor technology

Olivier Saint-Pe; Michel Tulet; Robert Davancens; Franck Larnaudie; Pierre Magnan; Philippe Martin-Gonthier; Franck Corbiere; Magali Estribeau

doi:10.1117/12.628113

21 October 2005 Space optical instruments optimisation thanks to CMOS image sensor technology

Olivier Saint-Pe, Michel Tulet, Robert Davancens, Franck Larnaudie, Pierre Magnan, Philippe Martin-Gonthier, Franck Corbiere, Magali Estribeau

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Proceedings Volume 5978, Sensors, Systems, and Next-Generation Satellites IX; 597811 (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.628113
Event: SPIE Remote Sensing, 2005, Bruges, Belgium

Abstract

Today, both CCD and CMOS sensors can be envisaged for nearly all visible sensors and instruments designed for space needs. Indeed, detectors built with both technologies allow excellent electro-optics performances to be reached, the selection of the most adequate device being driven by their functional and technological features and limits. The first part of the paper presents electro-optics characterisation results of CMOS Image Sensors (CIS) built with an optimised CMOS process, demonstrating the large improvements of CIS electro-optics performances. The second part reviews the advantages of CMOS technology for space applications, illustrated by examples of CIS developments performed by EADS Astrium and Supaero/CIMI for current and short term coming space programs.

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Olivier Saint-Pe, Michel Tulet, Robert Davancens, Franck Larnaudie, Pierre Magnan, Philippe Martin-Gonthier, Franck Corbiere, and Magali Estribeau "Space optical instruments optimisation thanks to CMOS image sensor technology", Proc. SPIE 5978, Sensors, Systems, and Next-Generation Satellites IX, 597811 (21 October 2005); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.628113

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