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(NIRCam), Near-Infrared Spectrograph (NIRSpec) and the Fine Guidance Sensor (FGS).<br />

The Silicon Arsenic detectors are 1024x1024 pixel arrays with reference and guidance as<br />

well, that are only used in the Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI). The detectors on<br />

NIRCam, NIRSpec and FGS are used for imaging, spectroscopy, object tracking and<br />

narrow band imaging respectively. The detectors on MIRI are used for mid-infrared<br />

imaging and spectroscopy. The 18 detector arrays are the most impressive, however not<br />

the only part <strong>of</strong> the Focal Plane Assembly (FPA). The FPAs are positioned to capture<br />

light while being mounted on the base <strong>of</strong> their instruments, which also sit on top <strong>of</strong> the<br />

ISIM base by way <strong>of</strong> kinematic mounts. [2][6]<br />

A. FPA Structure<br />

The FPAs for each instrument consist <strong>of</strong> the Sensor Chip Assembly (SCA) along<br />

with its support structure and housing enclosure. The SCA is made up <strong>of</strong> the infrared<br />

detector material, a Silicon readout integrated circuit (ROIC), and a SCA mount<br />

connecting to a flex cable link. Microscopic Indium bumps connect the infrared material<br />

to the ROIC. The Silicon ROIC is responsible for charge to voltage conversion, signal<br />

transfer through the circuit, and digitization <strong>of</strong> the signal. The flex cable connects to the<br />

ROIC and sends out the digitized signal to be processed. The SCA mount supports the<br />

ROIC, infrared array and flex cable. Above the SCA is a stray light mask which protects<br />

the detector array from unwanted sources <strong>of</strong> light. The SCA is epoxied to an insert or<br />

interface plate below it, this provides electrical isolation as well as precision alignment<br />

for the SCA. The interface plate rests on top <strong>of</strong> the mosaic plate to provide a sturdy<br />

connection <strong>of</strong> the SCA to lower supporting structure. The mosaic plate by way <strong>of</strong> flexure<br />

struts connects to the baseplate. The baseplate is the support <strong>of</strong> the assembly housing<br />

and interface to the instrument. The FPAs in the ISIM have different configurations,<br />

some with 1 SCA and others with 2 or 4. The FPAs with 4 SCAs are set as 2x2 mosaics.<br />

[2][6]<br />

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