Multi AlGaAsSb Pixel Photon Sensor: (MAPPS)

激光雷达（光探测和测距）是现代车辆使用的技术，用于以3D方式可视化其周围环境。早期用于AV和高级驾驶员辅助系统（ADAS）的远程LIDAR系统将于2022年推向市场，依靠光栅扫描技术一次构建1个像素的图像。这些早期的系统非常庞大，具有范围限制和由系统架构引起的问题，例如低帧速率，差的图像密度和“滚动快门”效应。第二代低成本、小形状因子的激光雷达系统可以通过红外、大面积、高灵敏度探测器技术的可用性来解锁。开发这样的探测器对Phlux来说既是一个重大的挑战，也是一个机遇。该项目的愿景是为下一代红外探测系统建立一个革命性的成像平台。在该项目期间，该技术的开发和应用将集中在两个及时的全球挑战：1。未来自动驾驶汽车的安全导航使用紧凑的长距离（200米）激光雷达和2。远程监测大气温室气体（灵敏度为百万分之一）。从长远来看，该项目开发的技术将使Phlux成为全球红外成像领域的领导者，为未来光谱、光通信和量子成像等领域带来大量机会。该项目将使Phlux的低噪声探测器技术的灵敏度提高10倍，并提高部署的制造准备水平。该项目的主要目标是：* 加快Phlux Pixel探测器模块的产品开发，该模块的灵敏度将比最先进的探测器模块高出10倍 * 开发评估模块以支持商业参与 * 建立供应链以支持预期的市场容量 * 通过多轮融资利用私人投资Phlux将开发符合汽车激光雷达主要参与者提供的规格的原型设备。与该领域的合作伙伴合作，这些设备将在真实的系统中进行试验，以验证Phlux的价值主张。我们的中心目标是实现一定程度的系统演示和整体风险降低，从而吸引实现所需业务增长水平所需的大规模资金。

LIDAR (light detection and ranging) is the technique used by modern vehicles to visualise their surroundings in 3D. Early long range LIDAR systems for AVs and advanced-driver-assisted-systems (ADAS) being brought to market in 2022, rely on raster scanning techniques to build an image 1 pixel at a time. These early systems are very bulky, have range limitations and issues caused by the system architecture, such as low frame rate, poor image density and a 'rolling shutter' effect. A second generation of low cost, small form factor LIDAR systems could be unlocked by the availability of a infrared, large area, high sensitivity detector technology. Development of such a detector represents both a major challenge and opportunity for Phlux.The vision for this project is to establish a revolutionary imaging platform for next generation infrared detection systems. Development and application of the technology during this project will focus on two timely global challenges: 1\. The safe navigation of future autonomous vehicles using compact long range (\>200m) LIDAR and 2\. Remote monitoring of atmospheric greenhouse gases (with sensitivity of 1 part per million). Longer term, the technology developed during this project will position Phlux as a global leader of infrared imaging, leading to a plethora of future opportunities including in spectroscopy, optical communications and quantum imaging.This project will improve the sensitivity of Phlux's low noise detector technology by 10 times and increase the manufacturing readiness level for deployment.This project's main aims are:* Accelerate product development of Phlux's Pixel detector module that will introduce 10X higher sensitivity than the state-of-art* Develop evaluation modules to support commercial engagement* Building a supply chain to support the anticipated market volumes* Leverage private investment through multiple funding roundsPhlux will develop prototype devices meeting specifications provided by major players in automotive LIDAR. Working with partners in the field, these devices will be trialled in real systems to validate Phlux's value proposition. Our central objective is to achieve a level of system demonstration and overall risk reduction that can attract the large scale funding needed to achieve the required level of business growth.