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We are a small high-tech business comprising two affiliated companies, Amethyst Research Inc. based in the US and Amethyst Research Ltd in the UK.

We design, develop, and deliver new, improved, and/or next-generation infrared detectors and emitters for the government and commercial markets.

From Materials to Devices


Amethyst Research Inc, was formed in 2004. Our initial mission was developing defect passivation technologies for improved operability of II-VI and III-V semiconductor FPAs sensors and detectors for the US Department of Defense.Since then, we have aggressively built up our know-how and expertise to include:

  • III-V compound semiconductor epitaxial growth,
  • infrared detector design and fabrication, and
  • materials analysis and device testing
in our portfolio of services.

An Infrared Solutions House


Thanks to our Materials Growth and Device Prototyping Platform, we can provide you with a fully customized infrared solution, ranging from materials growth and device design to small volume manufacturing.

Our product-oriented solutions pick up where commercial products leave off, with unique sets of capabilities, ultra-high performance, and cost-effectiveness.


A Collaboration Mindset


We have been growing a network of partners and customers for the past 20 years. This group now includes many leading universities, national laboratories, government agencies and key industrial players—from materials companies to systems integrators / prime contractors. Integral to our mission is to offer you a complete domestic supply chain, whether you’re based in the UK or the US.

If, like many of our customers, you’re lacking the budget or in-house resources to develop and prototype the innovative infrared devices that meet your end-users’ needs, get in touch with us. Thanks to:

  • 20 years’ experience in infrared materials and devices innovation
  • a complete domestic supply chain, and
  • government funding opportunities
we make infrared device prototyping easier.

Meet with Us

SPIE Defense + Commercial Sensing

Meeting Information:
SPIE Defense + Commercial Sensing
National Harbor, Maryland, United States
Conference: 21-25 April, 2024
Exhibition: 23-25 April, 2024
Link to Join