Description
D-BAND is a revolutionary dual-band optical sensor that delivers seamless detection across the visible and short-wave infrared (SWIR) spectrum — all in a single, CMOS-compatible element. With a low cost production per device, D-BAND enables compact, high-performance sensing for mass-market applications.
Designed for room-temperature operation, RoHS compliance, and easy system integration, D-BAND offers a disruptive alternative to bulky, expensive multi-material detector solutions.
Key features
Broad spectral coverage: 300–1900 nm (VIS–NIR–SWIR)
Monolithic sensor design: Single-element architecture
Ultra-low cost: < 1 €/device — scalable and accessible
CMOS-compatible: Integrates directly with standard electronics
Stable at room temperature: No cooling or vacuum packaging required
Compact & robust: Ideal for portable and embedded platform
Technology
A silicon breakthrough for broadband photodetection
At the core of D-BAND is a proprietary silicon-based photodetector structure that leverages deep-level impurity engineering to extend spectral sensitivity far beyond the visible range — all the way to 1900 nm.
Our approach enables:
Single-material design — eliminating the need for compound semiconductors
High absorption efficiency in both visible and SWIR bands
Room-temperature operation — no thermoelectric or cryogenic cooling
Mass manufacturability using standard CMOS processing
This novel technology makes D-BAND uniquely positioned to disrupt the optical sensing landscape by replacing expensive, multi-material, multi-element stacks with a single, compact chip.
We believe in a future where spectral sensing is ubiquitous, affordable, and scalable.
Details:
- Business model: crowdsourcing, direct selling, licensing
- Technology Readiness Level: TRL 5 – Technology validated in relevant environment
Target Customers
- Target Market: B2B
- Spec. Target Customer: AutonomousDriving, Medical Device Engineering, Manufacturer of Sensors, Manufacturer of semiconductors, Vertical Farming
- Target Industry: Agriculture; Chemistry, Pharma & BioTech; Environment & Resources; Health & Medicine; Industry; Mobility; Security & Defense
- Target Department: Manufacturing, Production
This offer has also been published on WISAWI – the Saxon Platform for Networking, Know-How, Transfer and Innovation: see the entry here.
