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Capabilities

The HAWAII sensors are engineered with advanced HgCdTe (mercury cadmium telluride) materials, offering exceptional detection sensitivity across a broad spectral range. This includes near-infrared (NIR) and mid-infrared (MIR) wavelengths, making them ideal for a variety of scientific and defense applications. The key capabilities of the HAWAII sensors include:

  • Unmatched low noise performance for clear and precise images

  • High quantum efficiency for effective photon detection

  • Large-format arrays with 2048x2048 pixel resolution, providing detailed and expansive imaging coverage

  • Advanced sensor chip electronics (SIDECAR™ SCE) enabling enhanced control and data processing

  • Silicon based detector versions for imaging in visible wavelengths also available (HyViSI) – Hybrid Visible Silicon Imager

​Heritage

Teledyne has a longstanding history of excellence in the development of high-performance infrared detectors. The commitment to innovation and quality is evident in the HAWAII product line's extensive deployment across numerous prominent space missions. This legacy is built upon decades of expertise and continuous improvement in HgCdTe sensor technology, making Teledyne a trusted partner for leading space agencies worldwide.

Notable Programs
The HAWAII product line has been integral to several high-profile space exploration programs:

  • James Webb Space Telescope (JWST): Teledyne's H2RG detectors are pivotal components in three of JWST's four primary science instruments, enabling ground-breaking observations of the distant universe.

  • Near-Earth Object Surveyor (NEO Surveyor): Employing HAWAII-2RG sensors, this mission aims to detect and characterize potentially hazardous asteroids and comets, advancing NASA's planetary defense capabilities.

  • Roman Space Telescope: The wide-field instrument of Roman utilizes the HAWAII H4RG-10 sensor, boasting the largest infrared focal plane ever made, to survey billions of galaxies and study dark energy and exoplanets.

  • Euclid: The European Space Agency's Euclid mission relies on HAWAII infrared detectors to construct a three-dimensional map of the universe, enhancing our understanding of dark matter and energy.

Teledyne's HAWAII product line continues to push the boundaries of what is possible in infrared astronomy, providing scientists and researchers with the tools they need to explore the universe with unprecedented clarity and depth.

​Further Information