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Phlux Technology Wins Institute of Physics Business Start-Up Award for Breakthrough Infrared Sensors
Sheffield, 26 November 2024: Phlux Technology, a University of Sheffield spin-out, has won a prestigious Institute of Physics (IOP) Business Start-Up Award 2024. The award, presented at the Houses of Parliament, London, celebrates young companies leveraging physics for innovation and impact. It recognised Phlux’s Aura family of Noiseless InGaAs® infrared (IR) sensors, which set new standards for sensitivity and performance in optical systems like LiDAR, laser range finders, and optical communications.
Phlux’s patented compound semiconductor technology results in a 12X sensitivity boost for 1,550 nm InGaAs avalanche photodiodes (APDs) in IR sensing applications. This extends the range of optical systems by up to 50% for a given laser power while significantly reducing costs and size. Designed as drop-in replacements for conventional APDs, Aura sensors provide instant performance improvements, making them a game-changer for multiple industries worldwide. …
