New uncooled MWIR imaging detectors from New Infrared Technologies (NIT) feature monolithically integrated readout circuitry and a digital interface for control and data readout (i/o).

The new TACHYON FPAs allow image acquisition frame rates of 2 kHz for the new larger resolution 80x80 pixel format FPA, and 10 kHz for the 32x32 pixel version.

The FPA sensors are built directly on top of the Si-CMOS readout circuitry (ROIC), so 8 inch substrates can be used which greatly reduces cost per device. The spectral response is mainly centred in the MWIR with a peak response @ 3.7 microns; the material has an extended response down to 1 micron.

The Si-CMOS ROIC is based in an innovative Active Pixel Sensor design; each pixel includes dark current correction, signal amplification, ADC stage, and programmable gain/offset compensation. This results in very high acquisition speed as most of the processing is made at pixel level, and all pixels are read simultaneously (snapshot acquisition).

The new TACHYON FPAs represent a major breakthrough for both civilian and military infrared sensing systems. Industrial applications may move from single point detectors to imaging detectors, capturing much more information and now at a similar price level. Military applications include Active Protection Systems (APS), Passive Infrared Cueing Systems (PICS), final guidance, intelligent ammunition and countermeasures, with an orientation to low cost system development.

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New Infrared Technologies has expanded its OEM module solutions for uncooled MWIR imaging and linear arrays, with the introduction of new low cost CORE-S modules mainly oriented for integration.  .

The new CORE-S modules have multiple applications in the industrial market including manufacturing process control, quality inspection, gas and fire detection, and laser beam profiling with lasers in the 1 - 5 microns range. A specific version for spectroscopy measurements between 3.0 and 4.6 microns is available.

CORE-S complements the current MATRIX 1024 and LUXELL product series. The module incorporates the FPA (in uncooled operation) and the A/D stage which includes the intelligent dark current subtraction module to avoid the use of a mechanical chopper.  The system allows a maximum acquisition speed of 100 images per second for the MATRIX 1024 FPA, and a maximum of 1,200 lines per second for the scanning system based on the 64-pixel LUXELL FPA (600 lps for the 128-px FPA, and 300 lps for the 256-px FPA). The integration time can be also set in a range between 2 us and 100 us. The module is controlled and transmits the raw data (14 bit) via a USB interface using the NIT SOFTWARE SUITE provided.

New Infrared Technologies manufactures MWIR (1 - 5 microns) uncooled detectors, linear arrays for scanning systems and single element detectors (cooled detectors also available), and also offers electronic modules for high-speed acquisition (2,000 images per second and up to 20,000 lines per second), cameras for R+D and detectors for spectroscopy applications, all based on self-produced sensors.

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Single element MWIR detectors from New Infrared Technologies provide high performance in uncooled operation, and are available with a low noise preamplifier stage if required.

European manufacturer New Infrared Technologies offers the fast, low cost Lepton range of single element detectors for multiple applications. Lepton detectors provide high performance in uncooled operation, and are available with a low noise preamplifier stage if required, either with analog output or the option of A to D conversion and a USB interface.