Low-Noise SWIR Video Camera has SWaP-optimized design.
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As MicroSWIR™ low-noise, rugged, SWIR video camera, Sensors Unlimited 320CSX features ¼ VGA resolution (320 x 256 pixels, 12.5 Ωm pixel pitch), consumes <2 W at 20°C, and operates from -40 to +70°C. Front end offers C-mount lens interface for adapting to various COTS lens options, while backend offers modular output that provides RS170 analog video, CameraLink® digital video, and RS232 command and control. Features for optimizing imagery in various lighting conditions are also standard.
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UTC Aerospace Systems Launches Low Cost, 320-MicroSWIR(TM) Camera, Making Sensors Unlimited SWIR More Affordable and More Exportable
PARIS AIR SHOW, Paris -- UTC Aerospace Systems introduces the Sensors Unlimited 320CSX, the latest in its line of MicroSWIR(TM) high performance short wave infrared (SWIR) video cameras. The low-noise, rugged SWIR camera provides customers with an unprecedented opportunity to get the size, weight, power (SWaP) and capability of a Sensors Unlimited MicroSWIR(TM) camera at a very affordable price, and without ITAR restrictions. UTC Aerospace Systems is a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX).
This SWIR camera's performance, reliability and low SWaP make it ideal for use in a variety of industrial applications that include process monitoring, enhanced vision and persistent surveillance.
"Many of our industrial customers have been asking for a more affordable, small SWIR imager and our product design team did a great job of answering the call," said Bob Jones, director of sales for Sensors Unlimited. "We're very proud of this new addition to the Sensors Unlimited MicroSWIR(TM) family, and look forward to sharing the experience with our customers."
On the front end, the 320CSX offers an industry standard C-mount lens interface, which allows it to adapt to a variety of commercial-off-the-shelf lens options. On the backend, the camera offers a modular output, which will initially provide RS170 analog video, CameraLink® digital video, and RS232 command and control, but may be expanded to offer other industry standard interfaces.
At its core, the 320CSX camera provides ¼ VGA resolution (320x256 pixels, 12.5 micrometer pixel pitch), weighs less than 55 grams, measures 1.25 inches on each side, uses less than 2 watts of power at 20 degrees C, operates from -40 to 70 degrees C case temperatures, and provides a range of features to optimize imagery in a wide variety of lighting conditions. Like all members of the MicroSWIR(TM) product family, the 320CSX was built for rugged operation and includes the assurance of MIL-STD-810G environmental testing.
UTC Aerospace Systems designs, manufactures and services integrated systems and components for the aerospace and defense industries. UTC Aerospace Systems supports a global customer base, with significant worldwide manufacturing and customer service facilities.
United Technologies Corp., based in Hartford, Connecticut, provides high-technology systems and services to the building and aerospace industries. To learn more about UTC, visit the website at www.utc.com or follow the company on Twitter: @UTC.
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Dan Coulom
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dan.coulom@utas.utc.com
