Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astronomy
Scientific paper
Nov 1993
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Proc. SPIE Vol. 2006, p. 272-285, EUV, X-Ray, and Gamma-Ray Instrumentation for Astronomy IV, Oswald H. Siegmund; Ed.
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astronomy
17
Scientific paper
We describe the development at Lincoln Laboratory of large-area CCD imager arrays for soft x-ray astronomy. One such array consists of four, closely abutted, 420 X 420-pixel CCDs for the ASCA (formerly Astro-D) satellite that was launched on February 20, 1993. The CCDs were fabricated on p-type 6500-(Omega) -cm material in order to attain the deep depletion depths needed for the higher-energy (> 4 keV) photons. The use of high- resistivity material and the effects of space-radiation are among the principal technical issues which will be discussed. We are also developing the next-generation CCD sensors for the Advanced X-ray Astrophysics Facility which is currently scheduled for launch in 1998. This mission will use two multichip focal planes comprising ten chips, each of a larger format (approximately 1000 X 1000 pixels). In addition to a new CCD, this program will require other technology developments such as an innovative packaging method for the nonplanar focal planes.
Burke Barry E.
Cooper Malcolm J.
Daniels Peter J.
Dolat Victor S.
Mountain Robert W.
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