SkyWater Announces ThermaView℠ Solutions to Strengthen Domestic Support for High Performance Thermal Imaging
SkyWater Technology (NASDAQ: SKYT) has launched ThermaView℠ Solutions, a comprehensive suite of services and technologies for thermal imaging system designers. The initial offering includes their 90nm CMOS process (S90LN), specifically designed for read-out ICs (ROICs) in thermal imaging applications.
The S90LN platform features industry-leading low noise performance and high-density routing technology, enabling up to 15% improvement in chip density compared to conventional 90nm technology. These ROICs are designed to perform reliably in extreme conditions, including high altitude and space applications.
The thermal cameras market is projected to reach $9 billion by 2029, according to Yole Intelligence. As a DMEA-accredited Category 1A Trusted Supplier with IATF16949 automotive certification, SkyWater aims to serve aerospace, defense, automotive, and industrial markets with domestically sourced solutions.
SkyWater Technology (NASDAQ: SKYT) ha lanciato ThermaView℠ Solutions, una suite completa di servizi e tecnologie per i progettisti di sistemi di imaging termico. L'offerta iniziale include il loro processo CMOS da 90nm (S90LN), specificamente progettato per gli IC di lettura (ROIC) nelle applicazioni di imaging termico.
La piattaforma S90LN presenta prestazioni a bassa rumorosità leader nel settore e tecnologia di routing ad alta densità, che consente un miglioramento fino al 15% nella densità dei chip rispetto alla tecnologia convenzionale a 90nm. Questi ROIC sono progettati per funzionare in modo affidabile in condizioni estreme, inclusi ambienti ad alta quota e applicazioni spaziali.
Il mercato delle telecamere termiche è proiettato a raggiungere 9 miliardi di dollari entro il 2029, secondo Yole Intelligence. Come fornitore affidabile di Categoria 1A accreditato DMEA con certificazione IATF16949 per l'automotive, SkyWater mira a servire i mercati aerospaziale, della difesa, automotive e industriali con soluzioni provenienti da fonti nazionali.
SkyWater Technology (NASDAQ: SKYT) ha lanzado ThermaView℠ Solutions, un conjunto integral de servicios y tecnologías para diseñadores de sistemas de imagen térmica. La oferta inicial incluye su proceso CMOS de 90 nm (S90LN), diseñado específicamente para IC de lectura (ROIC) en aplicaciones de imagen térmica.
La plataforma S90LN presenta un rendimiento de bajo ruido líder en la industria y tecnología de enrutamiento de alta densidad, lo que permite una mejora de hasta el 15% en la densidad de los chips en comparación con la tecnología convencional de 90 nm. Estos ROIC están diseñados para funcionar de manera confiable en condiciones extremas, incluidas aplicaciones en altitudes elevadas y en el espacio.
Se proyecta que el mercado de cámaras térmicas alcance 9 mil millones de dólares para 2029, según Yole Intelligence. Como proveedor de confianza acreditado DMEA de Categoría 1A con certificación IATF16949 en automoción, SkyWater tiene como objetivo servir a los mercados aeroespacial, de defensa, automotriz e industrial con soluciones de origen nacional.
SkyWater Technology (NASDAQ: SKYT)는 ThermaView℠ Solutions를 출시했습니다. 이는 열화상 시스템 설계자를 위한 포괄적인 서비스 및 기술 모음입니다. 초기 제공 사항에는 열화상 애플리케이션을 위한 판독 IC(ROIC)에 특별히 설계된 90nm CMOS 프로세스(S90LN)가 포함됩니다.
S90LN 플랫폼은 업계 최고의 저소음 성능과 높은 밀도의 라우팅 기술을 특징으로 하며, 기존 90nm 기술 대비 칩 밀도를 최대 15% 향상시킬 수 있습니다. 이러한 ROIC는 고고도 및 우주 애플리케이션을 포함한 극한의 조건에서 신뢰성 있게 작동하도록 설계되었습니다.
열화상 카메라 시장은 2029년까지 90억 달러에 이를 것으로 예상됩니다. Yole Intelligence에 따르면, SkyWater는 DMEA 인증 1A 카테고리 신뢰할 수 있는 공급업체로서 IATF16949 자동차 인증을 보유하고 있으며, 항공우주, 방위, 자동차 및 산업 시장을 국내에서 조달한 솔루션으로 제공할 계획입니다.
SkyWater Technology (NASDAQ: SKYT) a lancé ThermaView℠ Solutions, une suite complète de services et de technologies pour les concepteurs de systèmes d'imagerie thermique. L'offre initiale comprend leur processus CMOS de 90 nm (S90LN), conçu spécifiquement pour les IC de lecture (ROIC) dans les applications d'imagerie thermique.
La plateforme S90LN offre des performances à faible bruit de premier plan dans l'industrie et une technologie de routage à haute densité, permettant une amélioration pouvant aller jusqu'à 15 % de la densité des puces par rapport à la technologie conventionnelle de 90 nm. Ces ROIC sont conçus pour fonctionner de manière fiable dans des conditions extrêmes, y compris en haute altitude et dans des applications spatiales.
Le marché des caméras thermiques devrait atteindre 9 milliards de dollars d'ici 2029, selon Yole Intelligence. En tant que fournisseur de confiance de catégorie 1A accrédité par la DMEA avec une certification IATF16949 pour l'automobile, SkyWater vise à servir les marchés aérospatial, de la défense, automobile et industriel avec des solutions d'origine nationale.
SkyWater Technology (NASDAQ: SKYT) hat ThermaView℠ Solutions eingeführt, ein umfassendes Paket von Dienstleistungen und Technologien für Designer von Wärmebildsystemen. Das anfängliche Angebot umfasst ihren 90 nm CMOS-Prozess (S90LN), der speziell für Auslese-ICs (ROICs) in Wärmebildanwendungen entwickelt wurde.
Die S90LN-Plattform bietet branchenführende rauscharmen Leistung und Hochdichte-Routing-Technologie, die eine Verbesserung der Chipdichte von bis zu 15 % im Vergleich zu herkömmlicher 90 nm-Technologie ermöglicht. Diese ROICs sind so konzipiert, dass sie in extremen Bedingungen, einschließlich großer Höhen und Weltraumanwendungen, zuverlässig funktionieren.
Der Markt für Wärmebildkameras wird voraussichtlich bis 2029 9 Milliarden Dollar erreichen, so Yole Intelligence. Als DMEA-akkreditierter Anbieter der Kategorie 1A mit IATF16949-Automobilzertifizierung zielt SkyWater darauf ab, die Luft- und Raumfahrt-, Verteidigungs-, Automobil- und Industriewerkstoffe mit inländischen Lösungen zu bedienen.
- Launch of new ThermaView Solutions suite targeting the growing $9B thermal cameras market
- S90LN platform achieves 15% improvement in chip density vs conventional 90nm technology
- DMEA Category 1A Trusted Supplier status strengthens position in defense contracts
- IATF16949 automotive certification enables expansion into automotive market
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The launch of ThermaView℠ Solutions positions SkyWater strategically in the high-growth thermal imaging market, projected to reach
The platform's low-noise performance and radiation-hardened characteristics make it particularly valuable for aerospace and defense applications. This move strengthens SkyWater's competitive position as a domestic semiconductor manufacturer, especially important given the current geopolitical emphasis on securing critical technology supply chains. The DMEA Category 1A Trusted Supplier status and IATF16949 certification provide additional competitive advantages in defense and automotive markets.
The development of advanced ROICs for thermal imaging systems addresses a critical capability gap in domestic defense technology. The S90LN platform's radiation-hardened features and high-resolution capabilities are particularly valuable for military applications, from surveillance to targeting systems. Raytheon's endorsement, a major defense contractor, validates the technology's potential impact.
The platform's ability to perform in extreme conditions while maintaining signal integrity is important for high-altitude and space applications. This domestic manufacturing capability aligns with the Pentagon's push for supply chain security in critical defense technologies, potentially leading to significant defense contracts.
This product launch targets three rapidly growing markets: defense, automotive and industrial applications. The
The emphasis on domestic production aligns with current market trends toward supply chain localization, particularly in critical technologies. The automotive sector's increasing adoption of thermal imaging for autonomous vehicles presents a significant growth opportunity, supported by SkyWater's IATF16949 certification.
Initial offering of 90nm CMOS technology will enable the unique design requirements of advanced ROICs in aerospace and defense, automotive and beyond
Thermal cameras market projected to grow to
SkyWater’s ThermaView technology offerings will span CMOS platforms for cooled and uncooled read-out ICs (ROICs), while also supporting microbolometer technologies in uncooled thermal imaging applications. By addressing the unique requirements of these markets, SkyWater continues to drive innovation and provide tailored
The initial ThermaView platform offering will be SkyWater’s recently qualified 90nm CMOS process. Referred to as S90LN, the ROIC-centric platform provides industry-leading low noise performance with process design kit (PDK) enabled support for large format die. S90LN is the most advanced domestic semiconductor platform specifically tailored for ROIC applications, enabling high-density routing technology to increase pixel density for high-resolution designs. Furthermore, ROIC chips made on SkyWater’s S90LN technology have been thoroughly characterized and are suited to perform reliably in extreme conditions and withstand significant radiation effects encountered in high altitude and space applications.
Thermal imaging camera systems are used across a wide range of applications including defense targeting systems, threat detection and various low-light imaging systems as well as for industrial surveillance, autonomous vision systems and factory process monitoring. ThermaView ROICs are bonded to focal plane arrays, providing conditioning of focal plane array signals and offering unique features which enable multi-spectral imager systems to perform with higher resolution, higher-dynamic range and increased sensitivity. These features address a range of specific needs across various industries to meet the growing demands of the thermal cameras market, which is projected to be
High-density routing technology, a key enabling feature of SkyWater’s S90LN platform, maximizes pixel density with two local interconnect layers enabling short, efficient connections between transistors that perform like an additional routing layer, without the need for vias. The platform enables designers to pack as many features as possible into each pixel, allowing up to
“We recognize the importance of supporting our warfighters and the wider industrial focal plane array community,” said Ross Miller, SVP of Commercial and A&D business. “With ThermaView, we’re demonstrating our commitment to meet the particular needs of ROICs today, while anticipating the needs of this market tomorrow. Our solutions come with a reliable supply chain that ensures long-term availability, empowering our partners to confidently develop the next generation of thermal imaging systems.”
Commenting on the announcement, Pat Richardson, engineering director at Raytheon Vision Systems (RVS), an RTX business and SkyWater customer, said, "SkyWater has been working to mature its process to meet our challenging requirements. Their dedication to pioneering innovative solutions underscores their focus on meeting industry demands and ensuring reliability in our systems."
As a DMEA-accredited Category 1A Trusted Supplier, SkyWater provides ThermaView ROIC solutions to meet the unique requirements of the aerospace and defense sector, addressing a critical need of the defense industrial base for domestically sourced solutions. Furthermore, SkyWater’s existing IATF16949 automotive certification offers a strong foundation for production support in the growing automotive and industrial markets.
The S90LN PDK is available now. For more technical details and other information on how SkyWater is driving domestic thermal imaging systems with innovative ROIC solutions, please visit www.skywatertechnology.com/thermaview-roic or contact sales@skywatertechnology.com.
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