The sensor leverages a spray-coated layer of quantum dots, nanoscale semiconductor crystals tuned to absorb different wavelengths, deposited directly onto standard CMOS chips—the same cost-efficient platform used in smartphones. This direct-conversion design eliminates the need for bulky scintillators, complex hybrid bonding, or expensive materials like InGaAs, unlocking a new class of lightweight and affordable sensors.

Key technical benefits include:

• Direct X-ray detection with high spatial resolution
• Sensitivity across 400–1300 nm, including visible, near-infrared, and SWIR
• Nearly 100% fill factor, preserving pixel density and power efficiency

Read more on the PRO Flextronics website.