Leonardo Electronics’ proprietary Mercury Cadmium Telluride (HgCdTe) Avalanche Photo-Diode (APD) Infrared Detectors offer unmatched sensitivity for photon-starved applications. By providing high-gain, low-noise multiplication across the infrared spectrum, our foundational technologies—including the high-frame-rate Saphira, the ultra-low flux Ike Pono, and the large-format IBEX 4M Array—bridge the gap between ultra-weak signal detection and high-speed data acquisition.
Our APD technology delivers virtually noiseless multiplication gain exceeding 300x, paired with ultra-low dark currents across the short-wave (SWIR) to mid-wave (MWIR) infrared bands. Featuring flexible readout architectures, non-destructive readout modes, and frame rates reaching thousands of hertz, these detectors dramatically maximize signal-to-noise ratios without compromising temporal resolution.
Partnering with Leonardo allows seamless integration of this cutting-edge focal plane array technology into advanced long-range LiDAR, optical communications, and space-borne imaging systems. We provide fully vertically integrated manufacturing and customized packaging solutions, we ensure your next-generation optical platforms achieve unprecedented cross-domain performance.
Our team of experts will be at this year’s Space & Missile Defense Symposium ready to connect and discuss how our next-gen capabilities can support your upcoming projects.