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Readout Integrated Circuit (ROIC) Development

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Response Deadline08/14/2026, 12:00:00 PM UTC

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Department Of Defense → Defense Advanced Research Projects AgcyView Agency

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541721View NAICS

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08/14/2026, 12:00:00 PM UTCin 19 days

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Full Description

Design and prototyping of low-noise, high-speed ROICs tailored for infrared detectors, including radiation-hardened designs for space applications.

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