Long-wave infrared (LWIR) electro-optical sensor core for military and security uses introduced by Xenics

LEUVEN, Belgium – Xenics nv in Leuven, Belgium, is introducing the Dione 1024 long-wave infrared (LWIR) core for safety, security, and industrial applications.

The device is for cost optimized hand-held thermal imagers; 360-degree situation awareness systems; drone observation; and cost-optimized industrial application.

The Dione 1024 is an extended electro-optical graphics array (XGA) with resolution of 1024 by 768 pixels. The LWIR camera core optimized for small size and low weight, power, and cost (SWaP-C), and is for embedded systems that require SWaP-C.

The Dione 1024 electro-optical sensor offers high-resolution at an affordable price. It offers sensitivity of 50 mK, comes without a shutter, or with a shutter for rapid adaptation to the environment.

The SAMTEC ST5 connector supports the 16 bit digital output, command and control, and the power supply. For more information contact Xenics online at www.xenics.com