1K by 1K UV photon counting array (PCA) imaging detectors have been built for the Space Telescope Imaging Spectrometer (STIS) program by Ball Aerospace in Boulder, Colorado. The STIS detectors are the largest of this type ever produced. These detectors have unique electronic and electro-mechanical requirements. This paper discusses the STIS PCA detector (MAMA detector) charge amplifier and discriminator electronic and packaging requirements. Critical system parameters, including speed, noise, power consumption, and size are described. Cost drivers including fabrication methods, test methods, and production techniques are discussed. Additional cost reduction techniques suitable for ground-based systems will be suggested. System requirements and circuit performance are compared to demonstrate that performance meets or exceeds all system requirements.


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    Title :

    Space Telescope Imaging Spectrometer 1K by 1K MAMA detector charge amplifier and discriminator flight electronics performance


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    Photoelectronic Detectors, Cameras, and Systems ; 1995 ; San Diego,CA,United States


    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1995-09-08





    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English




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