On Tuesday May 23 IDEAS will talk at the Space Engineering and Technology Final Presentation Days at ESTEC [1].IDEAS has completed three projects, and results from all three projects will be presented: Prototype ASIC for SiPM-based gamma-ray detector Prototype ASIC for NIR Large Format Array JUICE Radiation Monitor Sensor Readout ASIC & Jovian Rad-Hard Electron Monitor Proto-Flight Model ESTEC 2017 flyer The Space Engineering and Technology Final Presentation Days are an event for European Industry and ESA technical experts to showcase their work in developing advanced technology for Space missions. It will consist of oral and poster presentations delivered by European industry, Academia and ESA technical experts highlighting the recently completed technology contracts and the achievements made within the ESA technology programme. It will also be an opportunity for attendees to form networks and to understand the latest technologies being developed within the different ESA competence domains. References: [1] https://www.esa.int/About_Us/ESTEC/Open_day_2017

How to acquire electric charge from thousands of micro-strips in a double sided strip detector (DSSD)?  An answer was presented at the INSTR-17 conference by Khabarov et al. for the central tracker in the BM@N experiment [1]. They used 80 chips of the type VATAGP7.1 ASIC to read out a total of 10240 strips DSSD. The presentation illustrates how the scientists use the VATAGP7.1 for the purpose of charged particle tracking. The VATAGP7.1 is an application specific integrated circuit designed for the readout of electric charge from strip sensors for charged particle tracking [2]. One chip can acquire up to 128 strips, and chips can be chained to acquire from many more strips. The BM@N is one of two heavy ion detector experiments at the Nuclotron-based Ion Collider Facility (NICA) that is operated by the Joint Institute for Nuclear Research (JINR) located in Dubna. BM@N uses heavy ions to experimentally study the core collapse of supernovae, the stability of neutron stars and the nature of strange matter [3]. The tests are an important step towards the construction of the central tracker that shall be operational in the year 2017. References:  [1] Khabarov et al. Poster-INSTR-2017_KhabarovEtAl_DSSD-VATAGP7 , “Central tracker for BM@N experiment based on double-sided silicon micro-strip detectors”, International Conference “Instrumentation for Colliding Beam Physics”, Novosibirsk, Russia, February 2017, https://indico.inp.nsk.su/event/8/  [2] The VATAGP7.1 , ROIC/ASIC for readout of 128-channel sensors.  [3] Baryon Matter at Nuclotron (BM@N), http://nica.jinr.ru/projects/bman.php

The Workshop will take place in Oslo, Norway between the 25 th and 29 th of June 2023. The iWoRiD2023 workshop provides an international forum for discussing current state-of-the-art, latest research and developments, and novel applications of position sensitive detectors for radiation imaging, including semiconductor, gas, and scintillator-based detectors.  The workshop will cover topics of all radiation imaging, including processing and characterization of detector materials, hybridization and interconnect technologies, electronic design, data acquisition systems, and applications. Detailed programme https://indico.cern.ch/event/1247911/timetable/#20230626.detailed More information https://www.iworid.science/

We want to congratulate NASA/ Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) scientists with their recent progress on the development of their new CZT Imaging Calorimeter. In the first test an excellent 0.8% energy resolution for Cs-137 radioactive source (662 keV) has been achieved. Cs-137 spectrum obtained by NASA with the GDS-100. The CZT Imaging Calorimeter is one of the main components of the gamma-ray astrophysical space mission concepts AMEGO (All-sky Medium Energy Gamma-ray Observatory) and GECCO (Galactic Explorer with a Coded Aperture Mask Compton Telescope), presently being developed by GSFC in collaboration with several other institutions . These missions will be focused on the main problems in astrophysics which include the origin of gravitational waves and high-energy neutrino, the Fermi Bubbles, astrophysical jets, compact objects, dark matter and nuclear line spectroscopy. The CZT Imaging Calorimeter is being developed by GSFC and Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) and needs a compact and high-resolution readout system, customized for the space experiments. As part of this test, the team is considering the use of the GDS-100 by IDEAS. The GDS-100 has been developed around our ASICs with charge-sensitive pre-amplifier inputs and multiple gain settings. It can serve up to four 121-pixel CZT detectors. This work is funded by NASA/APRA grant 80NSSC20K0573. GDS-100 product page . For more information about the GDS-100, please contact IDEAS .

The Hard X-ray Modulation Telescope (HXMT) was launched on June 15, 2017 into sun synchronous orbit at 550km altitude [1]. HXMT is a joint effort of the Ministry of Science and Technology of China, the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), and Tsinghua University. HXMT is equipped with three instruments covering a broad x-ray energy range from 1 to 250 kiloelectron volts (keV): the high energy (HE) X-ray telescope (20–250 keV), the medium energy (ME) X-ray telescope (5–30 keV), and the low energy (LE) X-ray telescope (1–15 keV). Integrated Detector Electronics AS (IDEAS) has supplied several 100 integrated circuits (IC) type VA32TA6 [2] for the project to read out 2000 silicon PIN diodes in the medium energy x-ray detector. Each IC measures the electric charge from 32 diodes simultaneously and when the charge from any of the diodes exceeds a programmable threshold the IC outputs the digitized values. The IC has 32 low-power 10-bit analogue-to-digital converters (ADC) – one for every PIN diode. The HXMT satellite will observe black holes, pulsars, and gamma-ray bursts, among many other phenomena. A Long March-4B rocket carrying X-ray space telescope to observe black holes, pulsars and gamma-ray bursts blasts off from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China’s Gobi Desert, June 15, 2017. Picture credit: Zhen Zhe / Xinhua References: [1] http://www.spaceflightinsider.com/organizations/china-national-space-administration/china-launches-x-ray-space-telescope-unravel-mysteries-universe/ [2] The VA32TA6 is a predecessor to ASICs in the series VATA450 , VATA451 , and VATA461 .

The AD-BANG project partners from Czech Republic and Norway met at SINTEF Minalab on Monday 13. March 2017. The photo shows the participants from Prague IEAP CTU, DDAIR FNSPE CTU, NRPI, FME CTU and Oslo Integrated Detector Electronics AS and SINTEF. Participants at the project meeting. The purpose of the meeting was to exchange progress and results of the AD-BANG project. One of the main achievements was the demonstration of prototype hardware that allows one to acquire images with thermal neutrons. The AD-BANG project develops Advanced Detectors for Better Awareness of Neutrons and Gamma radiation in the environment, see https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/8069946 . The approach ensures high neutron sensitivity, excellent gamma rejection, and very low power consumption. The developed prototype solves several problems of conventional neutron sensors. Details were reported earlier at the IEEE NSS 2016, see conference proceedings. The potential fields of applications are: non-destructive material testing, biophysical research, dosimetry for hadron therapy, radio-protection and nuclear waste management, detection of radiological threats, oil and gas prospection, research and development of fusion and fission reactors. The successful demonstration with prototype hardware concludes the most important milestone towards completion of the project in April 2017. The partners gratefully acknowledge funding from EEA/Norway Grants program from the Research Council of Norway contract MSMT-28477/2014 and support from the Czech Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports.

February 2017, Oslo, Norway Integrated Detector Electronics AS (IDEAS) signs 800kEUR contract with the European Space Agency to develop the next generation controller and acquisition system ( IDE8420 ) for infrared cameras onboard Earth orbiting satellites. This contract will increase the performance and technology readiness level of the existing system ( IDE8410 developed for ESA previously). The device will be a system-on-chip application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) that will dramatically reduce the mass of infrared imaging and spectroscopic instruments. The primary application will be on Earth observing satellites to monitor natural and man-made effects on the Earth environment. This technology will help to provide society with more precise data about greenhouse gases and surface temperatures globally. A close-up view of IDE8410.  Current space-borne instruments weigh several 10kg and the electronics contri- butes substantially to the overall mass. Replacing several electronics boards with a system-on-chip reduces the mass and power consumption, lowering the cost for launch and operations. The integrated circuit will be designed and manufactured to withstand the radiation in space and to operate over large tempera- ture range. Operation at cryogenic tempe- rature will be possible and enable very sensitive hyper spectral cameras. Prototype chips are available for tests to interested users . About Integrated Detector Electronics AS Integrated Detector Electronics AS (IDEAS) is based in Oslo, Norway. The company designs application specific integrated circuits (ASICs) and hybrid image sensor systems. IDEAS works with scientific organizations and business partners to innovate and create new products for applications in science, space, healthcare, security, and industry. IDEAS has developed intellectual property for radiation-hardened devices and their operation in extended temperature range. The IDEAS team consists of electronics and space engineers and physicists with 25 years in business.

In the year 2016 the IDEAS team has worked on new ASICs for the readout of radiation detectors and imaging sensors: IDE3380 – SiPM array readout ASIC, SIPHRA, ( more ) IDE8410 – Image sensor readout controller, NIRCA, ( Proc. SPIE DSS 2016 ) IDE3466 – Space radiation monitor readout for ESA JUICE RADEM, ( Proc. SPIE Astro. 2016 ) IDE1163 – GEM readout,  gas electron multipliers, for BM@N VATAGP9 – Silicon strip readout, 256 channels, for AEGIS at CERN We have also designed test boards and a readout system (GALAO) to assess the functionality and performance of the ASICs. All devices and the readout system are readily available off-the-shelf for interested users. ASIC mounted on PCB board.

During the year 2016 the IDEAS team has been working on ROIC/ASIC development and prototype systems. The following systems are available now: XCS-1000 – energy resolved photon counting system with pixelated CZT sensor, ( application ). CZT-CAM – small gamma camera with pixelated CZT sensor. GALAO – ROIC/ASIC development kit with SiPM arrays. ROSMAP – multi-anode PMT readout system, for counting or pulse height spectroscopy . The purpose is to demonstrate the ROIC/ASIC technology with a good example, and possibly with a specific sensor technology. This work helps users to accelerate their own development cycle using IDEAS ROIC/ASICs and reduce the risk for failure. The systems are available off-the-shelf for interested users. CZT Camera

IDEAS to exhibit at 2016 IEEE NSS/MIC, Strasbourg, FranceIDEAS will be exhibiting at the 2016 IEEE NSS/MIC, Strasbourg, France, 1. November – 3. November 2016. You are welcome to come visit IDEAS at the expo in stand 42. If you wish to schedule a meeting please contact Aage Kalsæg. A copy of our presentation is here http://www.slideshare.net/DirkMeier1/ideas-ho-products20161029 Link to conference: https://ewh.ieee.org/soc/nps/nss-mic/2016/index.php.html

IDEAS will be exhibiting at the SPIE Astronomical Telescopes + Instrumentation in Edinburgh, 28 June to 29 June. You are welcome to come visit IDEAS at the expo in Booth 500 (corner booth). If you wish to schedule a meeting please contact David Steenari. IDEAS will also present a poster on the IDE3466 (VATA466) readout ASIC at the “ Space Telescopes and Instrumentation 2016: Ultraviolet to Gamma Ray (Conference 9905)” , on the “Posters: Detectors” session, that will be used on the RADEM instrument on the ESA JUICE mission. EXPO Tuesday 28 June 10:00 – 17:00 Wednesday 29 June 10:00 – 16:00 Location: Booth 500 (Corner booth near cafeteria) POSTER PRESENTATION Monday 27 June 2016 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM Location: EICC, Cromdale Hall (Level 2)

The 10th International Meeting on Front-End Electronics was held in Krakow on 30th May – 3rd June 2016. The FEE meeting provided an opportunity to discuss the front-end electronics for future HEP experiments as well as for upgrades to existing ones, for astrophysics, medical instrumentation, photon science and in the field of CMOS Monolithic Active Pixel Sensors. Dirk Meier presented IDEAS ICs for ESA RADEM JUICE, SIPHRA SiPM readout, and NIRCA infrared ROIC readout. A copy of the slides presented can be found at: https://indico.cern.ch/event/522485/contributions/2145769/attachments/1284357/1909453/IDEAS-FEE2016_2016-06-03.pdf The meeting agenda and copies of all slides are at: https://indico.cern.ch/event/522485/