# IDEAS — Integrated Detector Electronics AS

> IDEAS is a Norwegian company founded in 1992 by scientists from CERN and the University of Oslo. The company specializes in radiation detection and imaging systems, custom ASIC design and development, and infrared imaging electronics for space, scientific, industrial, medical, and defense applications. Headquartered in Oslo, Norway, IDEAS has contributed to 25+ space missions over 35+ years of operation and maintains a 100% European design heritage with 50+ products.

## Products

- [Integrated Circuits](https://www.ideas.no/integrated-circuits): Custom ASICs for radiation detection — precision, low-noise signal readout for scientific, industrial, medical, defense, and space applications.
- [Radiation Modules and Systems](https://www.ideas.no/radiation-modules-and-systems): Compact, high-performance, low-power detector modules for X-ray and gamma-ray imaging.
- [Infrared](https://www.ideas.no/infrared): Advanced front-end electronic systems for infrared imaging, serving defense, earth observation, industry, and science.

## Services

- [ASIC Design & Development](https://www.ideas.no/asic-design-and-development): Custom ASICs from concept to prototype — digital, analog, and mixed-signal — built to ECSS standards using advanced tools and global foundries.
- [Production Support](https://www.ideas.no/production-support): Integrated production support with packaging, testing, LAT, and radiation validation in-house.
- [Custom System Development](https://www.ideas.no/custom-system-development): Complete systems combining ASICs, sensors, firmware, and software with advanced PCB design and proprietary protocols.

## Company

- [About IDEAS](https://www.ideas.no/about): Founded in 1992 by CERN and University of Oslo scientists; deep roots in applied physics, radiation detector instrumentation, and electrical engineering.
- [Contact](https://www.ideas.no/contact): Contact IDEAS at Maridalsveien 323, 0872 Oslo, Norway.

## Optional

- [Privacy Policy](https://www.ideas.no/privacy-policy)
- [News](https://www.ideas.no/news): Latest projects, partnerships, and announcements, including participation in European Defence Fund initiatives such as SPIRIT.

Last updated: 2027-07-10