The Vision Systems Laboratory (VSL) aims to identify promising new technologies and deploy them in the marketplace. We primarily target infrared (IR) sensor products for aerospace and U.S. Department of Defense applications. We work with customers to understand their evolving needs and search for technology insertion opportunities that expand and enhance our nation’s capabilities. VSL is committed to maintaining leading-edge technical expertise, developing manufacturing excellence, optimizing quality control, remaining flexible to customer needs, and responding with quality customer service.
We are developing sensors with high sensitivity, low noise, and high dynamic range. We design them to operate in various applications from traditional imaging to custom machine vision.
VSL researchers are expert in the underlying material-science principles needed for developing innovative detector materials. Our strong understanding of semiconductor physics includes bandgap engineering, carrier transport, surface properties, and chemical processes such as doping and surface modification.
Our extensive knowledge of semiconductor processing technology includes lithography, etching, and deposition. These methods are used to manufacture imaging sensors with process optimization to improve yield and reduce costs.
We have specialized equipment to test and characterize imaging sensors. This enables us to measure sensitivity, noise, and dynamic range over a wide range of wavebands. We implement extensive testing and validation to ensure that our sensors meet the specifications of demanding applications
Our customer-focused approach is to develop and customize sensors to meet specific application needs. This includes integrating additional features and technologies such as on-chip signal processing or packaging with new materials to streamline interfaces. We foster a collaborative mindset, combining different disciplines to work closely with customers and meet their needs.
We use optimized quality control processes that ensure rapid prototyping and development. This ensures our delivered sensor products meet the highest standards of reliability and performance.
We provide comprehensive customer support, including early ideation and teaming for trading technical approaches and risks. We provide continued technical support for our sensors, which includes product integration support, training, and engineering support. We make sure each customer is satisfied with our product’s performance in their system.