NIRCA MkII infrared focal plane readout and control.

The Near Infrared Read-out Controller ASIC (NIRCA) MkII, It is developed for complex analog acquisition of imaging arrays or any suitable read-out integrated circuit (ROIC), NIRCA MkII supplies analog biases to the ROIC and generates fully programmable digital waveforms and ADC sample control. It samples the ROIC’s analog outputs and delivers digitized image data.

Space Image Sensors NIRCA also supports temperature measurement and monitors multiple analog and digital signals. Built for analog acquisition tasks in radiation environments, NIRCA MkII suits both space and terrestrial applications.
This integrated circuit system-on-chip controls and collects data from large-area hybrid imaging focal plane arrays (FPA), optimizing performance for high-speed, large-area focal plane applications in MCT or InSb-based Earth observation and security systems.

Qualified units will be available early 2026, EM units available now as well as a development kit and a Bread-Board readout solution.