UTC Aerospace Systems has introduced the latest high-definition (HD) camera in its Sensors Unlimited MiniSWIR product line: the GA1280JSX. It is a compact, mil-rugged 0.9 megapixel (MP) high-resolution, high-sensitivity, shortwave infrared (SWIR) video camera that is suitable for low-light imaging, persistent surveillance, laser detection and imaging through atmospheric obscurants. It features 1280 × 720 pixels with 12.5 micrometre (µm) pitch and 30 frames per second (fps) at full frame rate. This next generation camera provides high sensitivity in the SWIR spectrum ranging from 0.9µm to 1.7µm with extended sensitivity into the near-infrared (NIR)/SWIR spectral range from 0.7µm to 1.7µm. UTC Aerospace Systems is a unit of United Technologies Corp.
Lightweight (less than 120 grams without lens), compact (less than 4.5 cubic inches) and low power (less than 3.8 watts at 20°C, or 68°F), the GA1280JSX OEM model can be integrated into unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) or other handheld, mobile and robotic systems. It operates optimally from moonlight to daylight and images through dust, fog and smoke. It is also capable of multi-laser spotting and tracking and covert surveillance with passive 24×7 operations.
Sensors Unlimited’s new camera is an all solid-state, ruggedized camera with snapshot exposure capability and automatic gain control (AGC). The on-board, real-time, non-uniformity corrections (NUCs) feature is critical in meeting the challenges of high dynamic-range, urban night imaging without blooming. The digital 12-bit base Camera Link output provides plug-and-play video for digital image processing or transmission.
With improved dynamic range enhancements over local area processing, the GA1280JSX operates from -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) and is tested to MIL-STD-810G for functional shock, vibration, thermal shock, storage temperature, altitude, humidity and acceleration.
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