Process for mounting an FPA on a TEC in a vacuum package

Microsystems

Process for mounting an FPA on a TEC in a vacuum package

Sector

Instrumentation

Subject

Photonic Systems

Partners

Photon ETC Inc.

The project consisted in developing a process to precisely mount an FPA onto a TEC inside a vacuum package for operation at -90 °C. Since the FPA was not metallized, the use of epoxy adhesives was considered, despite their sometimes problematic compatibility with vacuum environments.

Process for mounting an FPA on a TEC in a vacuum package