Gen IV Hardware

Gen IV controllers operate and read out imaging arrays containing DC-coupled readout circuits such as the Teledyne HxRG and Raytheon VIRGO near infrared arrays. They are the successors to the widely used Gen III controllers used for astronomy and scientific detector development. They control arrays requiring low positive voltages with up to 64 readout channels at readout speeds up to 4 million pixels per second, while providing detector-limited readout noise and flexible array clocking and readout. Modest controller size, weight and power dissipation are combined with excellent stability and extensive diagnostic capabilities.