Pixel & ROIC IP Licensing
We license proven pixel and ROIC intellectual property for advanced imaging systems, enabling faster development, reduced risk, and seamless integration into custom sensor architectures. Our IP is designed for scalability, performance, and manufacturability across SPAD, CMOS, and hybrid imaging platforms.
About This Service?
SWIRLabs offers licensing of high-value pixel and ROIC intellectual property developed for demanding imaging applications where performance, reliability, and time-to-market are critical. Our IP blocks are production-ready, field-validated, and engineered to integrate cleanly into custom sensor and system designs.
Rather than starting from a blank slate, partners can leverage our existing IP to accelerate development while maintaining full control over system-level differentiation.
Pixel IP
Our pixel IP portfolios span a range of advanced detector architectures, including:
- SPAD and photon-counting pixel designs
- Low-noise CMOS pixel architectures
- High-speed and event-driven pixel structures
- Architectures optimized for low light, high dynamic range, or precise temporal resolution
Pixel IP is designed with attention to fill factor, crosstalk mitigation, power efficiency, and compatibility with modern fabrication processes.
ROIC IP
Our ROIC IP enables efficient, scalable readout and data handling for advanced sensor arrays, including:
- Event-driven and high-throughput readout architectures
- Timing, gating, and synchronization circuitry
- On-chip aggregation, binning, and preprocessing
- Interfaces optimized for downstream processing and system integration
ROIC designs prioritize signal integrity, low latency, and architectural flexibility, allowing adaptation across multiple sensor formats and use cases.
Licensing Models
We offer flexible licensing structures to support different development paths, including:
- Evaluation and prototype licensing
- Non-exclusive or exclusive IP licenses
- Application- or market-specific licensing
- Support for modification, extension, or co-development
Licensing engagements can include documentation, integration guidance, and technical support to ensure successful adoption.
Why License from SWIRLabs
- Reduced development risk using proven architectures
- Accelerated timelines from concept to silicon
- Scalable IP aligned with manufacturing realities
- Deep technical support from the original architects
Our licensing approach empowers teams to focus resources on system differentiation and deployment—while relying on a solid, well-engineered foundation at the pixel and readout level.
