The design process begins with an understanding of your application and requirements. The staff of FLIR Systems, Indigo Operations can support translation of system requirements into the component requirements that will guide our design efforts. An initial conceptual iteration identifies the feasibility and projected performance of a target design when fully implemented in silicon. A two-phase detailed design process includes preliminary and critical design reviews with the customer, to ensure project success. During this process, FLIR creates the design, performs detailed analog and digital simulations of every function, produces a physical layout, and verifies the layout against the schematic. A layout database is then prepared for foundry processing.
 
Experienced Foundry Management is the Key to Success 
FLIR has extensive experience with silicon foundry management. We have close working relationships with major foundries throughout the world and will select the appropriate foundry for your application and ultimate production needs. We also will oversee the wafer fabrication process through completed wafers. 

Design Verification with Guaranteed Success
FLIR will characterize performance of your new design in our wafer test facility, verifying that specified performance parameters meet or exceed your requirements. We are uniquely equipped and qualified to perform a variety of mixed-signal tests not normally found in large VSLI production facilities. Examples include ultra-low-noise testing, verifying operation at cryogenic temperatures and testing in radiation environments. A complete characterization test report is generated detailing all system performance parameters. FLIR guarantees design success. If performance parameters aren't achieved, we'll make the necessary design changes at no additional cost. 

Long Term Production Support 
Once a design is verified, FLIR can provide complete wafer-level production testing of the design. Final delivery can be at the wafer level, unpackaged or packaged die. Full test data reports for each delivered die are provided. 

Specialized Post Processing for Your Unique Requirements 
As required by your application, FLIR can support a variety of post processes with its silicon products. These include, for example, indium bump hybridization, planarization or annealing. Contact FLIR to discuss your specialized post-processing requirements.