It has introduced its latest thermal imaging core, Muon, which is designed specifically for volume OEMs capable of integrating uncooled FPAs into their own camera solutions.
It said that it has simplified the OEM process by offering a thermal subassembly that generates calibrated CMOS video-out using industry-standard interfaces. Because Muon is calibrated for TEC-less operation, OEMs no longer have to develop their own elaborate factory calibration equipment or processes. Muon is a thermal ‘engine’ developed to operate on standard imaging device power and communication protocols.
Muon is based on Flir’s 17µ pitch vandium oxide (VOx) 640 x 512 or 336 x 256 FPAs and offers frame rates of 9Hz and up to 60Hz. Optimised for size, weight and power (SWaP), Muon has a form factor of 22 x 22 x 6mm and a mass of less than 5g and, depending on the configuration, uses less than 300mW of power.
According to the company, Muon is ideal for OEM manufacturers who are intent on using their own image processing, packaging and optical technologies.
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