Tau® SWIR 15 Small Pixel VGA Camera Sets New Performance Standards For Shortwave Imaging Systems

FLIR Systems announced the availability of the Tau SWIR 15, a rugged compact and low-power shortwave imager incorporating FLIR’s new 15- micron pixel 640x515 InGaAs focal plane array sensor.

The Tau SWIR 15 is designed for defense system developers demanding SWAP+C requirements in dismounted soldier systems, ground and aerial platforms. The system delivers best-in-class sensitivity of <50e noise at 20°C detector temperature and can be operated at integration times as short as 500 microseconds. The Tau SWIR operates on less than 4 Watts of power, weighs less than 130 grams, and takes up approximately 1302 cm of volume. The camera operates at 30 frames per second and supports sub-windowing for higher frame rate requirements.

A 900 to 1700nm spectral response is standard and visible response (>800nm) option is also available. The camera exhibits nearly zero image latency and is ideal for active illuminated and range gated imaging applications. The Tau SWIR 15 optical interfaces include C, M24 and M43 mounts and the data interfaces include Camera Link, Low Voltage CMOS, and NTSC/PAL analog video.

The TAU SWIR 15 joins the expanding TAU line that features a compact housing, light weight, low power and common electrical and mechanical interfaces.

About FLIR Systems:
Pioneers in all aspects of infrared technology, FLIR designs, manufactures, and supports thermal imaging systems and subsystems for industrial, scientific, government, commercial, and firefighting applications. With a nearly 50-year history of infrared innovation, +300,000 systems in use worldwide, and development centers and sales offices in over 60 countries, FLIR is the world leader in thermal imaging technology. For more information, visit www.FLIR.com.

SOURCE: Teledyne FLIR