Multichannel infrared detector with optical concentrators for each channel

An optical detector array assembly comprising:

• a plurality of detectors;
• and
• a plurality of concentrator means associated with the plurality of detectors, the plurality of detectors being located in pockets of the plurality of concentrator means, the size of the plurality of detectors being minimized and gaps between the detectors being maximized by the plurality of concentrator means.

The assembly claimed 8 wherein each of the plurality of concentrator means comprises a funnel-like shape in which includes a small opening at one end and a large opening at an opposite end, a detector been positioned within the small opening.

An optical detector array assembly comprising:

• a detector mounting plate;
• a plurality of detectors coupled to one side of the detector mounting plate;
• an optical concentrator array coupled to an opposite side of the detector mounting plate, the optical concentrator array comprising a plurality of funnel shaped members each of the plurality of funnel shaped members including a small opening at one end and a large opening at an opposite end, the plurality of detectors being positioned within a plurality of pockets at the small openings of the plurality of funnel shaped members, the size of the plurality of detectors being minimized and the gaps between the plurality of detectors being maximized by the optical concentrator array.