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Home / Photonics / EBAPS Technology

EBAPS Technology

Intevac’s Core Sensor Technology

Intevac’s patented Electron Bombarded Active Pixel Sensor (EBAPS®) is the core of our extreme low-light products for the defense industry. This proprietary technology enables the ongoing development of our advanced digital sensors and systems for applications including military night vision, weapon sights, surveillance and precision targeting.

Intevac’s EBAPS technology is based on a III-V semiconductor photocathode in proximity-focus with a high resolution, backside-thinned, CMOS chip anode. The electrons emitted by the photocathode are directly injected in the electron bombarded mode into the CMOS anode, where the electrons are collected, amplified and read-out to produce digital video directly out of the sensor.

Light Spectrum Addressed
by EBAPS

EBAPS Spectrum
Delivering Superior Performance

Visible / Near-Infrared:
Selectable by photocathode choice

Resolution / Frame Rate / Low Power:
Selectable by silicon sensor choice

The EBAPS sensor achieves state-of-the-art night vision performance in a compact, lightweight, low power, low cost package by eliminating the complex components associated with traditional image intensifier assemblies.

How the DI² Sensor Works

  1. Photons are absorbed by photocathode allowing electrons to be emitted.
  2. Electrons are accelerated by high voltage
  3. Electrons are collected on megapixel CMOS silicon sensor
  4. Digital output
How DI2 Works
ISIE11 Sensor

ISIE11 Sensor

NOTE: This product is under the export control of the Office of Defense Trade Controls, U.S. Department of State, and is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations. Transshipment to any destination outside of the United States without the knowledge and consent of the Office of Defense Trade Controls is strictly prohibited.

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