The OIR Laboratory provides design, development, construction, deployment, and repair/maintenance services in the area of solid-state imaging detectors and their associated electronics for astronomical instrumentation.  Some of the more detailed capabilities are:

• System-level conceptual design of imaging camera systems
• Detailed design of camera controller electronics
• Design and implementation of computer interface hardware and software
• Detailed design of camera printed circuit boards
• Assembly, debugging, and rework of camera controller printed circuit boards
• Stockage of key electronic components for repairs and modification
• Vacuum and cryogenic design and development for imager systems
• Mechanical design and fabrication of critical parts for imaging systems

Project Links

• FAST
• Megacam
• Keplercam
• TRES
• MMIRS
• SWIRC
• BINOSPEC
• Hectospec
• Hectochelle

People

John Geary, Steve Amato, Kevin Bennett