InGaAs Photodiode Design & Simulation

The contract pertains to the design and simulation of uncooled photodiode structures operating at a 2.4-micron wavelength using InGaAs semiconductor materials, with a focus on advanced bandgap engineering to optimize performance without requiring cryogenic cooling. The work involves detailed responsivity modeling to ensure high sensitivity across the target spectral range and comprehensive thermal performance analysis to validate operational stability under ambient conditions, all aligned with the technical requirements of the MRD specifications. This effort is critical for advancing infrared detection capabilities in compact, low-power sensor systems used in defense and aerospace applications. This is a small business set-aside subcontract under the NAICS code 541715, issued by the U.S. Air Force’s Air Force Materiel Command through the Air Force Research Laboratory at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The opportunity was posted on July 21, 2026, with a firm deadline for responses on July 31, 2026, and is restricted exclusively to small businesses as defined by the Small Business Administration under the Total Small Business Set-Aside provision. The performance location is designated as Wright-Patterson AFB, and the work supports national defense technology development through innovative photonic device engineering.