Detector array yield recovery

A method includes forming a plurality of identical arrays on a semiconductor wafer, each array having a plurality of detectors, screening each of the plurality of arrays to determine an operational status of each of the plurality of arrays, and selecting one of the plurality of arrays for use based on the determination of the operational status of the plurality of arrays. Also described is a focal plane array including a circuit having a plurality of electrical contacts and a die including a plurality of identical arrays, each including a plurality of detectors. The plurality of identical arrays includes at least one selected array that is fully functional and at least one non-selected array that is not fully functional and the selected array is positioned with respect to the circuit so that the detectors of the selected array contact the plurality of electrical contacts of the circuit.