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Powering mission-critical EW/ECM systems
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Powering mission-critical EW/ECM systems
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including space qualified imaging sensors, arrays, sub-systems and cameras for space science, etc.
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Teledyne e2v is a global leader in specialised components and subsystems for innovative solutions in medical, science, aerospace, defence, and industrial applications.
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Products & Services
QLS1046 Quad Cortex A72/4GB DDR4
Teledyne e2v
The QLS1046-4GB is the first solution from Teledyne e2v that integrates a QorIQ® processor built on the ARM® Cortex A72 cores, offering increased compute with decreased power consumption combined with multiple connectivity options. The transition from traditional QorIQ® to ARM® offers:
• Best-in-class performance, in excess of 45,000 CoreMark
• Improved packet classification and distribution for concentrated process cycles
• High-speed security protocol processing, including IPsec, SSL, TLS, and IKE.
The development board running Linux is currently available, and the device also supports the main certifiable Real Time Operating System such as VxWorks from Wind River, PikeOS from Sysgo, Deos from DDC-I, LynxOS from Lynx and Integrity from Green Hills. To know more about available Board Support Packages, get in touch with us.
• Best-in-class performance, in excess of 45,000 CoreMark
• Improved packet classification and distribution for concentrated process cycles
• High-speed security protocol processing, including IPsec, SSL, TLS, and IKE.
The development board running Linux is currently available, and the device also supports the main certifiable Real Time Operating System such as VxWorks from Wind River, PikeOS from Sysgo, Deos from DDC-I, LynxOS from Lynx and Integrity from Green Hills. To know more about available Board Support Packages, get in touch with us.
EV12AQ600 ADC
Teledyne e2v
The first 12-bit ADC to feature a Cross Point Switch (CPS), the EV12AQ600 can operate its four cores simultaneously, independently or paired, to assign its 6.4 GSps sampling speed across the user’s desired channel count:
- Quad-channel at 1.6 GSps
- Dual-channel at 3.2 GSps
- Single-channel at 6.4 GSps
SFDR in 4 channels mode without H2 and H3 harmonics is better than 70 dBFS at -1 dBFS up to 5980MHz.
- Quad-channel at 1.6 GSps
- Dual-channel at 3.2 GSps
- Single-channel at 6.4 GSps
SFDR in 4 channels mode without H2 and H3 harmonics is better than 70 dBFS at -1 dBFS up to 5980MHz.
EV12DD700 DAC
Teledyne e2v
At any band up to Ka, System designers can now migrate more RF hardware to digital code than ever before.
Enabling unprecendented levels of dynamic RF system reconfiguration on the fly.
EV12DD700 dual-channel DACs are capable of operating up into Ka-band frequencies and support beamforming applications. They have a 25GHz output bandwidth with only 3dB attenuation being witnessed, and can go way beyond this with just a little over 3dB attenuation. Built into each DAC is an array of sophisticated signal processing functionality. This encompasses a programmable anti-sinc filter and direct digital synthesis (DDS) capabilities, as well as a programmable complex mixer. Also included is a digital up-converter (with four interpolation stages, plus sinc compensation).
Enabling unprecendented levels of dynamic RF system reconfiguration on the fly.
EV12DD700 dual-channel DACs are capable of operating up into Ka-band frequencies and support beamforming applications. They have a 25GHz output bandwidth with only 3dB attenuation being witnessed, and can go way beyond this with just a little over 3dB attenuation. Built into each DAC is an array of sophisticated signal processing functionality. This encompasses a programmable anti-sinc filter and direct digital synthesis (DDS) capabilities, as well as a programmable complex mixer. Also included is a digital up-converter (with four interpolation stages, plus sinc compensation).
LS1046 Processor
Teledyne e2v
The NXP QorIQ® LS1046A processor integrates quad 64-bit Arm® Cortex A72 cores with packet processing acceleration and high speed peripherals. It is pin-compatible with LS1023A, LS1043A and LS1088A SoC to provide performance scaling for 64- bit Arm, ranging from dual-A53 through octal-A53 to quad-A72 core processors, while maintaining hardware and software compatibility.
CIS120 CMOS imaging sensor
Teledyne e2v
Key specifications of the CIS120 include a resolution of 2048 x 2048 and back-illuminated 10µm square pixels with a quantum efficiency of 90% at 550 nm (typical) for outstanding low light sensitivity. The sensor offers both a rolling shutter mode with a frame rate of 30 fps (8 bit) and a global shutter mode with a frame rate of 20 fps (12 bit). A combination of low readout noise and on-chip analogue-to-digital conversion provides excellent image quality.
Key features include:
- Good latch-up immunity and high SEU threshold by design and is resistant to ionising radiation by process choice
- Pixel read timing is set by an on-chip sequencer to simplify use and to reduce pin count
- A column parallel ADC is used to quantize each row of pixels in turn and is controlled by its own sequencer
- Resolution can be set anywhere from 8 to 14 bits
- Four LVDS channels output the image data and are controlled by the readout sequencer to scan along each row in turn. Two LVDS synchronisation channels allow accurate data sampling
- All configuration settings are programmed over an SPI. This includes shutter mode, ADC resolution and bias current values
- Package options include ceramic PGA and metal and ceramic three-side butting designs for use in mosaic focal planes
- CIS120 is stitched, so other sizes are possible from 2048 × 1024, up to 2048 × 8192 pixels, without the cost of new masks as well as other customer-specific requirements such as anti-reflective coatings
Key features include:
- Good latch-up immunity and high SEU threshold by design and is resistant to ionising radiation by process choice
- Pixel read timing is set by an on-chip sequencer to simplify use and to reduce pin count
- A column parallel ADC is used to quantize each row of pixels in turn and is controlled by its own sequencer
- Resolution can be set anywhere from 8 to 14 bits
- Four LVDS channels output the image data and are controlled by the readout sequencer to scan along each row in turn. Two LVDS synchronisation channels allow accurate data sampling
- All configuration settings are programmed over an SPI. This includes shutter mode, ADC resolution and bias current values
- Package options include ceramic PGA and metal and ceramic three-side butting designs for use in mosaic focal planes
- CIS120 is stitched, so other sizes are possible from 2048 × 1024, up to 2048 × 8192 pixels, without the cost of new masks as well as other customer-specific requirements such as anti-reflective coatings
CIS 125 TDI CMOS Imaging sensor
Teledyne e2v
With on-chip clock drivers and ADCs, this sensor offers a true integrated solution. These sensors are available both as backside illuminated (BSI) as well as front-side illuminated (FSI). These TDI CMOS image sensors
include six Multispectral bands (MS) and four Panchromatic bands (PAN), all in a single integrated CMOS die and package. With 8k columns for each multispectral band and 16k columns for each Panchromatic band along with
lateral anti-blooming (LAB), and continuous vertical clocking, the sensors guarantee exceptional images with very high MTF. With 5μm x 5μm (PAN) and 10μm x 10μm (MS1-MS6) pixels these sensors provide extraordinary spatial resolution capability. The four Panchromatic bands have half pixel (2.5μm) offsets in both horizontal and vertical directions, allowing for super-resolution imaging to further enhance the resolution.
include six Multispectral bands (MS) and four Panchromatic bands (PAN), all in a single integrated CMOS die and package. With 8k columns for each multispectral band and 16k columns for each Panchromatic band along with
lateral anti-blooming (LAB), and continuous vertical clocking, the sensors guarantee exceptional images with very high MTF. With 5μm x 5μm (PAN) and 10μm x 10μm (MS1-MS6) pixels these sensors provide extraordinary spatial resolution capability. The four Panchromatic bands have half pixel (2.5μm) offsets in both horizontal and vertical directions, allowing for super-resolution imaging to further enhance the resolution.
DDR4
Teledyne e2v
DDR4 ideal Companion-chips for Space grade devices such as processors, FPGAs SiP solutions & beyond…
The 4/8GB Radiation Tolerant DDR4 Memory Multi-Chip Package (MCP) is a Ultra High Density Memory Solution, targeting Space Embedded Systems & Applications.
This space-grade DDR4 memory enables elevated levels of performance, while taking up minimal board real estate – something that is certain to be of value in highly space-constrained, densely-packed satellite designs. It can be used in conjunction with processors and FPGAs having a DDR4 controller, and is also available embedded on Teledyne e2v Space version of Qormino® Common Compute Platform together with a Space version of LS1046 quad-core processor (QLS1046-4GB). Together with the DDR4 memory, a complete radiation and application datapackage is available allowing designers to develop their board quickly and with minimum risk.
Space Key Features
Space Qualification
• Up to NASA Level 1 (based on NASA EEE-INST-002 – Section M4 – PEMs)
• Up to ECSS Class 1 (ECSS-Q-ST-60-13C)
Radiation Tolerance
• SEL LET Threshold > 60.88 MeV.cm²/mg
• SEU evaluated from LET 2.6 MeV.cm²/mg & Upset cross-section @ 60.88 MeV.cm²/mg = 8.73E-12 cm²/bit
• SEFI evaluated from LET 2.6 MeV.cm²/mg & SEFI cross-section @ 60.88 MeV.cm²/mg = 4.17E-4 cm²/device
• TID: 100 krad(Si)
High Performances, Compact, and Fault Tolerant
• 4GB and 8GB densities;
• 72 bits bus width - (Can typically be used as 64 bits data + 8 bits ECC, offering single-bit error correction, and dual-bit error detection)
• 2.1 GT/s and 2.4GT/s (up to 150Gbps) transfer speeds
• Dimensions 15mm x 20mm x 1.92mm
• Temperature range [-40 ; +105]°C or [-55 ; +125]°C
The 4/8GB Radiation Tolerant DDR4 Memory Multi-Chip Package (MCP) is a Ultra High Density Memory Solution, targeting Space Embedded Systems & Applications.
This space-grade DDR4 memory enables elevated levels of performance, while taking up minimal board real estate – something that is certain to be of value in highly space-constrained, densely-packed satellite designs. It can be used in conjunction with processors and FPGAs having a DDR4 controller, and is also available embedded on Teledyne e2v Space version of Qormino® Common Compute Platform together with a Space version of LS1046 quad-core processor (QLS1046-4GB). Together with the DDR4 memory, a complete radiation and application datapackage is available allowing designers to develop their board quickly and with minimum risk.
Space Key Features
Space Qualification
• Up to NASA Level 1 (based on NASA EEE-INST-002 – Section M4 – PEMs)
• Up to ECSS Class 1 (ECSS-Q-ST-60-13C)
Radiation Tolerance
• SEL LET Threshold > 60.88 MeV.cm²/mg
• SEU evaluated from LET 2.6 MeV.cm²/mg & Upset cross-section @ 60.88 MeV.cm²/mg = 8.73E-12 cm²/bit
• SEFI evaluated from LET 2.6 MeV.cm²/mg & SEFI cross-section @ 60.88 MeV.cm²/mg = 4.17E-4 cm²/device
• TID: 100 krad(Si)
High Performances, Compact, and Fault Tolerant
• 4GB and 8GB densities;
• 72 bits bus width - (Can typically be used as 64 bits data + 8 bits ECC, offering single-bit error correction, and dual-bit error detection)
• 2.1 GT/s and 2.4GT/s (up to 150Gbps) transfer speeds
• Dimensions 15mm x 20mm x 1.92mm
• Temperature range [-40 ; +105]°C or [-55 ; +125]°C
EV10AS940 ADC
Teledyne e2v
The EV10AS940’s ultra wide bandwidth also enables multi-band operation thanks to the ability to digitize signals from L-Band to Ka-Band, combined with
multiple DDC channels.
With a 2.5W power consumption at 12.8 GSPS, the EV10AS940 helps phased array trends toward digital beamforming by providing outstanding RF performance with very low power consumption.
Main benefits
• Enables in-orbit payload reconfiguration in multiple bands
• Ultra wide input bandwidth 33 GHz (-3 dB)
• Single ended analog and clock inputs to ease RF interfaces
• Low power: 2.5 W (at 12.8 GSps)
• Digital features: DDC with I/Q decimation (x2 to x1024), Multi-NCOs (x4), Fast Frequency Hopping (3 hop modes) and Beamforming
• Multi ADC synchronization
multiple DDC channels.
With a 2.5W power consumption at 12.8 GSPS, the EV10AS940 helps phased array trends toward digital beamforming by providing outstanding RF performance with very low power consumption.
Main benefits
• Enables in-orbit payload reconfiguration in multiple bands
• Ultra wide input bandwidth 33 GHz (-3 dB)
• Single ended analog and clock inputs to ease RF interfaces
• Low power: 2.5 W (at 12.8 GSps)
• Digital features: DDC with I/Q decimation (x2 to x1024), Multi-NCOs (x4), Fast Frequency Hopping (3 hop modes) and Beamforming
• Multi ADC synchronization
EV12DS130xG DAC
Teledyne e2v
The Noise Power Ratio (NPR) performance , which is 10 Bit equivalent at 3 GSPS, over more than 900 MHz instantaneous bandwidth, and the 70 dB linearity (SFDR, IMD) over full 1st Nyquist zone at 3 GSPS (NRZ feature), makes this product well suited for high-end applications such as arbitrary waveform generators and broadband DDS systems.
Helix Travelling Wave Tubes
Teledyne e2v
We are market leaders in the design, development and manufacture of helix travelling wave tubes (TWTs), travelling wave tube amplifiers (TWTAs) and microwave power modules (MPMs).
TWTs remain the best source for the efficient generation of microwave power over broad frequency bandwidths. Technological advances have enabled them to become smaller, lighter and more efficient than ever.
Modern TWTs are designed to sustain at least 20,000 hours of continuous operation. Many of our devices have been in service for three to five times longer than this.
Our state-of-the-art technology is used on nearly all of the major electronic warfare, radar and communication platforms across the world and a wide range of military applications.
TWTs remain the best source for the efficient generation of microwave power over broad frequency bandwidths. Technological advances have enabled them to become smaller, lighter and more efficient than ever.
Modern TWTs are designed to sustain at least 20,000 hours of continuous operation. Many of our devices have been in service for three to five times longer than this.
Our state-of-the-art technology is used on nearly all of the major electronic warfare, radar and communication platforms across the world and a wide range of military applications.
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Teledyne Space Imaging Launches Industrial Image Sensors Tested for Space
Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE:TDY), a leading provider of advanced imaging solutions, is proud to announce the release of three variants of industrial CMOS sensors, with resolutions ranging from 1.3MP up to 67MP, following a delta space qualification methodology and radiation testing. These industrial image sensors are designed, manufactured and tested in Grenoble-France and Seville-Spain and upscreened for space in the Grenoble facilities. The Upscreened Variants (USV) are intended to be suitable for new space applications such as Earth observation and remote sensing payloads, star trackers, monitoring cameras, and cameras for space suits, rovers, moon landers, and space situational or domain awareness. These new products complement Teledyne’s ongoing offerings for demanding science and defense missions by providing options for the less rigorous New Space market.
“Within the New Space industry, some system designers may use COTS sensors and make them fly with no upscreening, which means that they take the risk of any malfunctions or errors further down the line,” explains Céline Semécas, Product Marketing Manager, Teledyne e2v. “Teledyne e2v’s industrial upscreened image sensors are tested for space and are delivered as flight models with lot validation test certificates and radiation test reports.”
The three CMOS sensors will undergo full screening, serialization and lot validation tests. Depending on the mission profile, they are delivered as flight models with two levels of screening, according to U1 (ESCC9020-like) or U3 (NASA Class 3 tailored for image sensors). Devices were sampled and have been through radiation characterization in specialized facilities, including testing for Single Event Latch-up (SEL), Single Event Effect (SEE), and Single Event Functional Interrupt (SEFI) malfunctions or errors. The image sensors feature a broad range of embedded functions, including sub-sampling, multi-region of interest (ROI), defective pixel correction, and high dynamic range capability.
For satellite star trackers and monitoring cameras, the Ruby 1.3M USV is a radiation tolerant 1.3MP (1280 x 1024) global shutter sensor optimized for space systems that are subject to constraints, such as size, weight and power (SWaP) and cost. Housed in a 12.7mm x 12.7mm CLCC packaging, this 5.3µm pixel pitch sensor can fit with cost-effective 1/1.8” lenses, consumes very low (≤200mW) power, and is available in a monochrome or colour version.
The Emerald Gen2 12M USV is a compact 12MP (4096 x 3072) global shutter imaging sensor for monitoring cameras with a 2.8µm pitch, and available in monochrome and colour versions. It features a very low readout noise performance of less than 3 electrons, delivering excellent image quality and the ability to work in high-contrast scenes. It has ROI features, enabling Teledyne e2v to offer an 8.9MP ROI image sensor in the same packaging, allowing space engineers to make even smaller cameras because they can use smaller optics. This sensor also features both LVDS and MIPI outputs, which ease the integration.
The Emerald 67M USV is a 67MP (8192 x 8192) image sensor that features one of the smallest global shutter pixel pitches (2.5µm) on the market. This 8K high-resolution device can cover a large swath for Earth observation and is also suitable for space domain awareness applications, allowing them to cover a large field of view. Emerald 67M USV combines low noise (<3e- @ 12 bits), providing excellent image quality in low light conditions, and up to 65 fps @10 bits, providing sharp images at very high speed. The image sensor can support monochrome or colour video and can be used for multispectral imaging.
Teledyne e2v provides a full range of tools to ease system integration of the CMOS sensors and accelerate time-to-market. These tools include evaluation kits, reference designs, radiation reports and space qualification reports. “With a dedicated support team and quick response times, Teledyne e2v in Grenoble supports space engineers from design concept to system launch,” adds Céline Semécas. “Furthermore, Teledyne e2v is used to managing long-term supplies with applications that require long product life cycles and obsolescence management.”
During SmallSat Europe 2025, Europe's leading event dedicated to small satellites, which will take place on May 27 and 28 at the RAI Convention Center in Amsterdam, visitors to the Teledyne stand, at booth 737, can watch a live demo showcasing the performance characteristics of the new Emerald Gen2 12M USV upscreened image sensors.
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Note to Editors
Teledyne Space Imaging
Teledyne Space Imaging offers innovative space imaging products, including those from sister companies. This new line of industrial image sensors upscreened for space is from Teledyne e2v in Grenoble. This facility is known for its high-performance, high-reliability semiconductors for the most demanding space applications.
Teledyne Space Imaging is part of Teledyne Technologies, a leading provider of sophisticated digital imaging products and software, instrumentation, aerospace and defense electronics, and engineered systems. Teledyne's operations are primarily located in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Western and Northern Europe.
For more information, visit Teledyne's websites: www.teledyne.com and www.TeledyneSpaceImaging.com
Contact - Teledyne e2v
Yuki Chan - MarCom Manager
Email: yuki.chan@teledyne.com
“Within the New Space industry, some system designers may use COTS sensors and make them fly with no upscreening, which means that they take the risk of any malfunctions or errors further down the line,” explains Céline Semécas, Product Marketing Manager, Teledyne e2v. “Teledyne e2v’s industrial upscreened image sensors are tested for space and are delivered as flight models with lot validation test certificates and radiation test reports.”
The three CMOS sensors will undergo full screening, serialization and lot validation tests. Depending on the mission profile, they are delivered as flight models with two levels of screening, according to U1 (ESCC9020-like) or U3 (NASA Class 3 tailored for image sensors). Devices were sampled and have been through radiation characterization in specialized facilities, including testing for Single Event Latch-up (SEL), Single Event Effect (SEE), and Single Event Functional Interrupt (SEFI) malfunctions or errors. The image sensors feature a broad range of embedded functions, including sub-sampling, multi-region of interest (ROI), defective pixel correction, and high dynamic range capability.
For satellite star trackers and monitoring cameras, the Ruby 1.3M USV is a radiation tolerant 1.3MP (1280 x 1024) global shutter sensor optimized for space systems that are subject to constraints, such as size, weight and power (SWaP) and cost. Housed in a 12.7mm x 12.7mm CLCC packaging, this 5.3µm pixel pitch sensor can fit with cost-effective 1/1.8” lenses, consumes very low (≤200mW) power, and is available in a monochrome or colour version.
The Emerald Gen2 12M USV is a compact 12MP (4096 x 3072) global shutter imaging sensor for monitoring cameras with a 2.8µm pitch, and available in monochrome and colour versions. It features a very low readout noise performance of less than 3 electrons, delivering excellent image quality and the ability to work in high-contrast scenes. It has ROI features, enabling Teledyne e2v to offer an 8.9MP ROI image sensor in the same packaging, allowing space engineers to make even smaller cameras because they can use smaller optics. This sensor also features both LVDS and MIPI outputs, which ease the integration.
The Emerald 67M USV is a 67MP (8192 x 8192) image sensor that features one of the smallest global shutter pixel pitches (2.5µm) on the market. This 8K high-resolution device can cover a large swath for Earth observation and is also suitable for space domain awareness applications, allowing them to cover a large field of view. Emerald 67M USV combines low noise (<3e- @ 12 bits), providing excellent image quality in low light conditions, and up to 65 fps @10 bits, providing sharp images at very high speed. The image sensor can support monochrome or colour video and can be used for multispectral imaging.
Teledyne e2v provides a full range of tools to ease system integration of the CMOS sensors and accelerate time-to-market. These tools include evaluation kits, reference designs, radiation reports and space qualification reports. “With a dedicated support team and quick response times, Teledyne e2v in Grenoble supports space engineers from design concept to system launch,” adds Céline Semécas. “Furthermore, Teledyne e2v is used to managing long-term supplies with applications that require long product life cycles and obsolescence management.”
During SmallSat Europe 2025, Europe's leading event dedicated to small satellites, which will take place on May 27 and 28 at the RAI Convention Center in Amsterdam, visitors to the Teledyne stand, at booth 737, can watch a live demo showcasing the performance characteristics of the new Emerald Gen2 12M USV upscreened image sensors.
ENDS
Note to Editors
Teledyne Space Imaging
Teledyne Space Imaging offers innovative space imaging products, including those from sister companies. This new line of industrial image sensors upscreened for space is from Teledyne e2v in Grenoble. This facility is known for its high-performance, high-reliability semiconductors for the most demanding space applications.
Teledyne Space Imaging is part of Teledyne Technologies, a leading provider of sophisticated digital imaging products and software, instrumentation, aerospace and defense electronics, and engineered systems. Teledyne's operations are primarily located in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Western and Northern Europe.
For more information, visit Teledyne's websites: www.teledyne.com and www.TeledyneSpaceImaging.com
Contact - Teledyne e2v
Yuki Chan - MarCom Manager
Email: yuki.chan@teledyne.com
04 Aug 2025
Collaborative EU Project Set to Deliver Breakthrough in Space Imaging Sensing
A consortium funded by the European Union (EU) is developing advanced high-resolution image sensing technology that could be used in a variety of space missions, including Earth observation, planetary exploration, and scientific research.
The three-year Technology for European iNdependence in Space Image Sensor (TENSIS) project will address the EU-based development of advanced CMOS imaging sensors. The project will aim to create a strategic, competitive advantage for European prime and equipment manufacturers and reduce the dependence on critical technologies and capabilities from outside the EU.
The program was launched on 11 February 2025 at an inauguration event in consortium member Teledyne e2v facilities in Saint-Egrève, Grenoble Area, France. It aims to validate a scalable, large-area, high-resolution, radiation tolerant, customizable, and affordable 180nm CMOS detector, with the key technical characteristics of a 24K x 16K stitched CMOS matrix of 400MPixels. A smaller 4K x 4K stitched CMOS array will also be designed and manufactured.
The project comprises several industrial partners, each of whom brings valuable expertise. Teledyne e2v Semiconductors SAS (France) and Teledyne Innovaciones Microelectronicas SL (Spain) will oversee the project, design the detectors, including the pixel, while imec (Belgium) will manage the development of the optical stack on top of the CMOS detector including filters and optical microlenses.
Meanwhile, Airbus Defence and Space SAS (France) will lead the development of the test equipment and assess the performance of the detector prototypes. Alter Technology Tüv Nord (Spain) will validate the smaller 4K x 4K detector for use in the space environment.
“TENSIS will result in the development of advanced image sensors for space that are high-resolution and durable against space conditions,” says Marc Iliozer, Project & Engineering Director at Teledyne e2v. “The project will help establish strategic capability in Europe and ensure independence in space technology for years to come.”
The project will run until 31 December 2027. The 24k x 16k stitched CMOS array is expected to reach Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 6, with a prototype sensor tested in a relevant environment. The 4k x 4k CMOS detector will reach TRL7, taking it one step closer to final product development.
“The partners are excited to be collaborating on the TENSIS project,” adds Marc. “It is a venture that epitomizes the spirit of European innovation and cooperation.”
About Teledyne e2v Semiconductors & Teledyne AnaFocus
Teledyne e2v’s innovations lead developments in healthcare, life sciences, Space, transportation, defense and security and industrial markets. Teledyne e2v’s unique approach involves listening to the market and application challenges of customers and partnering with them to provide innovative standard, semi-custom or fully custom solutions, bringing increased value to their systems.
About Airbus Defence and Space
Airbus Defence and Space is a division of Airbus Group responsible for defence and aerospace products and services. The company is a leader in designing, developing, and manufacturing military aircraft, space systems, and connected intelligence systems and services.
About imec (Belgium)
imec (Belgium) is a world-leading research and innovation hub in nanoelectronics and digital technologies.
About Alter Technology Tüv Nord
Alter Technology Tüv Nord specializes in engineering, testing, and procurement of high-reliability electronic components and equipment, serving sectors like space, aeronautics, automotive, and defense, ensuring quality and reliability for critical applications and advanced technologies.
Contact - Teledyne e2v
Yuki Chan - MarCom Manager
Email: yuki.chan@teledyne.com
The three-year Technology for European iNdependence in Space Image Sensor (TENSIS) project will address the EU-based development of advanced CMOS imaging sensors. The project will aim to create a strategic, competitive advantage for European prime and equipment manufacturers and reduce the dependence on critical technologies and capabilities from outside the EU.
The program was launched on 11 February 2025 at an inauguration event in consortium member Teledyne e2v facilities in Saint-Egrève, Grenoble Area, France. It aims to validate a scalable, large-area, high-resolution, radiation tolerant, customizable, and affordable 180nm CMOS detector, with the key technical characteristics of a 24K x 16K stitched CMOS matrix of 400MPixels. A smaller 4K x 4K stitched CMOS array will also be designed and manufactured.
The project comprises several industrial partners, each of whom brings valuable expertise. Teledyne e2v Semiconductors SAS (France) and Teledyne Innovaciones Microelectronicas SL (Spain) will oversee the project, design the detectors, including the pixel, while imec (Belgium) will manage the development of the optical stack on top of the CMOS detector including filters and optical microlenses.
Meanwhile, Airbus Defence and Space SAS (France) will lead the development of the test equipment and assess the performance of the detector prototypes. Alter Technology Tüv Nord (Spain) will validate the smaller 4K x 4K detector for use in the space environment.
“TENSIS will result in the development of advanced image sensors for space that are high-resolution and durable against space conditions,” says Marc Iliozer, Project & Engineering Director at Teledyne e2v. “The project will help establish strategic capability in Europe and ensure independence in space technology for years to come.”
The project will run until 31 December 2027. The 24k x 16k stitched CMOS array is expected to reach Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 6, with a prototype sensor tested in a relevant environment. The 4k x 4k CMOS detector will reach TRL7, taking it one step closer to final product development.
“The partners are excited to be collaborating on the TENSIS project,” adds Marc. “It is a venture that epitomizes the spirit of European innovation and cooperation.”
About Teledyne e2v Semiconductors & Teledyne AnaFocus
Teledyne e2v’s innovations lead developments in healthcare, life sciences, Space, transportation, defense and security and industrial markets. Teledyne e2v’s unique approach involves listening to the market and application challenges of customers and partnering with them to provide innovative standard, semi-custom or fully custom solutions, bringing increased value to their systems.
About Airbus Defence and Space
Airbus Defence and Space is a division of Airbus Group responsible for defence and aerospace products and services. The company is a leader in designing, developing, and manufacturing military aircraft, space systems, and connected intelligence systems and services.
About imec (Belgium)
imec (Belgium) is a world-leading research and innovation hub in nanoelectronics and digital technologies.
About Alter Technology Tüv Nord
Alter Technology Tüv Nord specializes in engineering, testing, and procurement of high-reliability electronic components and equipment, serving sectors like space, aeronautics, automotive, and defense, ensuring quality and reliability for critical applications and advanced technologies.
Contact - Teledyne e2v
Yuki Chan - MarCom Manager
Email: yuki.chan@teledyne.com
04 Aug 2025
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RF SafeStop non-contact deactivation technology generates non-lethal, high-power radiofrequency pulses, temporarily confusing the vehicle’s electronic systems and deactivating the engine. This is a directed radio frequency energy system, which deactivates the engine management system of land vehicles and marine vessels to bring them to a controlled stop at a safe distance. Safe Stop deactivates the control and command systems of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)/drones and these can be brought down or landed safely on the ground.
Teledyne e2v Semiconductors offers a large portfolio of high-reliability semiconductor solutions including high-speed data converters and advanced microprocessors. We also provide manufacturing and test services for high reliability markets.
Teledyne Space Imaging has a long heritage of developing space qualified imaging sensors, focal plane arrays and camera instrument systems for the world's foremost space agencies. Since our first launch in 1986, we have partnered with leaders, including NASA, ESA, JAXA, and KARI collaborating with technical and consultancy services on over 250 space projects.
Teledyne e2v Semiconductors offers a large portfolio of high-reliability semiconductor solutions including high-speed data converters and advanced microprocessors. We also provide manufacturing and test services for high reliability markets.
Teledyne Space Imaging has a long heritage of developing space qualified imaging sensors, focal plane arrays and camera instrument systems for the world's foremost space agencies. Since our first launch in 1986, we have partnered with leaders, including NASA, ESA, JAXA, and KARI collaborating with technical and consultancy services on over 250 space projects.
