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SOFRADIR has moved to large quantity production for 2.5 ge neration IR detectors (320x256 format) since 2001. The move from 2 nd generation to 2.5 generatio n IR detectors, mainly for MWIR appli cations, has been successfully achieved at SOFRADIR thanks to improvements of the technologies fully dedicated to performance improvements as well as production capacity incr ease for staring arrays. Then, in order to prepare future military and industrial needs, SOFRADIR is working in close relationship with CEA-LETI/LIR on third generation deve lopment based on HgCdTe materials. This e ffective approach is one of the keys to success in preparing third generation IR detectors. Three main areas are investigated for the third generation IR detectors: large IRFPA manufacturing following a cost effective approach, development of new IR detector structures and design of new silicon readout circuits. Developments in progress are presented regarding these main areas. KEYWORDS Infrared, FPA, high performance, Sofradir, HgCdTe, QWIP |
