This inventor holds 2 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Aeluma, Inc.. Active years: 2026.
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Years Active: 2026
Title: Michael McGivney: Innovator in Focal Plane Array Technology
Introduction
Michael McGivney is an accomplished inventor based in Goleta, California. He has made significant contributions to the field of photodetector technology, particularly through his innovative patent related to stacked focal plane arrays.
Latest Patents
McGivney holds a patent for a "Stacked Focal Plane Array Circuit and Method Thereof." This invention involves a stacked focal planar array (FPA) device and a method of fabrication. The method includes forming photodetectors or FPAs by heteroepitaxial growth of III-V PINs, APDs, or other photodetector devices that are bonded to a silicon-based read-out integrated circuit (ROIC) wafer in a stacked configuration. In a single-color device example, a wavelength configuring buffer layer and photodetector are grown on a first substrate using compound semiconductor materials to enable infrared detection at desired wavelengths. Depending on the application, this growth can be performed on a graded compliant buffer layer and/or a selectively transparent buffer layer. Additionally, silicon detectors can be incorporated to detect visible and near-infrared (NIR) wavelengths in a dual-color device example. The resulting devices can be bonded overlying the ROIC device in a flipped orientation and configured as pixels in a sensor array device coupled to the ROIC device.
Career Highlights
Michael McGivney is currently associated with Aeluma, Inc., where he continues to advance his work in photodetector technologies. His expertise in the field has positioned him as a key player in the development of innovative solutions for infrared detection.
Collaborations
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Conclusion
Michael McGivney's contributions to the field of photodetector technology through his innovative patent demonstrate his commitment to advancing the capabilities of infrared detection systems. His work continues to influence the industry and pave the way for future innovations.