MicroCalibir

Compact Uncooled LWIR Cores

Teledyne's Latest Microbolometer Technology

The latest advances in the integration of our in-house 12 μm microbolometer pixel technology with a deep-ADC ROIC circuit have resulted in the development of the small and lightweight MicroCalibir™. This compact, low-power uncooled thermal camera platform features the smallest VGA IR core module on the market making it ideal for OEM drones, handhelds, helmet-mounted and vehicular integration products.

MicroCalibir has a novel ROIC design which results in a 1000°C intra-scene temperature range at a sub-40mK NETD. Its pocket-sized 21 x 21 x 12 millimeter core offers the latest Size Weight and Power (SWaP) optimization for this type of LWIR imager, with very high dynamic range. These cameras can also reach very low, sub-30mK, NETD levels by utilizing user selectable advanced noise filtering algorithms.

The MicroCalibir platform delivers high-end thermal capabilities and accuracy and can be configured by resolution, field of view, and frame rate to deliver optimal performance in applications such as UAVs, security and surveillance, outdoor recreation/personal vision systems, firefighting and many more.

Now available in a shutterless version

MicroCalibir cameras and cores are available in QVGA and VGA resolutions and a variety of lens options. Its modular design allows for different interface options, for today and for the future.

MicroCalibir is now also available in a shutterless version, which provides improved Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP) as it measures only 21 mm x 21 mm x 12.9 mm with lens mount and electronics boards and weighs only 10 grams. This enhances SWaP optimization without sacrificing NETD -sub 40mK levels or image quality performance, making it ideal for applications where each gram of weight is crucial for saving on battery life and for fitting into imaging system designs where space is tight and interrupted images a problem.

Applications

OEM drones/ UAVs
Handhelds/portable or helmet-mounted
Vehicular integration products
Surveillance
Outdoor recreation/personal vision systems
Firefighting

General Specifications

Resolution	320 (H) x 240 (V) or 640 (H) x 480 (V)
Frame Rate	30/60 Hz
Pixel Size	12 µm
NETD	≤40 mK; F/1.0, at 30 fps
Size	21mm x 21mm (core only) frontal form factor 23 mm x 33.5 mm x 39 mm with shutter and lens mount
Mass	<15 g (without lens) with shutter and lens mount
Operating Temp	-40°C to 80°C
I/O Options	USB2, CSI2, Parallel, UART

Features

Export Control

The MicroCalibir cameras are currently classified as a "Dual Use" item under Group 1 (1-6.A.3.b.4.b) of the Canada Export Control List and Category 6 (6.A.3.b.4.b) under the Wassennaar Arrangement on Export Control for Conventional Arms and Dual-Use Goods and Technologies. As such, the Camera is subject to export control – export authorization is required to export the Camera from Canada, whether on a permanent or temporary basis.

Compact size: 21 mm x 21 mm (core only) frontal form factor
VGA and QVGA 12 μm @ 60 Hz
NETD <40 mK
Selection of interfaces:
» USB2.0 (contact sales if CSI2 is preferred)
» Parallel
Lens selection ranging from ~10 to 90 degree HFOV
Smart Noise reduction
Custom LUTs
Contrast enhancement
External Triggers
Overlays
Custom versions available
NDAA compliant
Made in Canada

Standard Lenses

M18 Interface (QVGA)			M24 Interface (VGA)
EFL (mm)	FOV	Lens Mass (g)	EFL (mm)	FOV	Lens Mass (g)
5	44.4° x 33.2°	13	6.4	77.3° x 54.7°	27
9	24° x 18°	12	10	46° x 35°	30
14	15.6° x 11.7°	20	14	31° x 23°	28
18	12.2° x 9.2°	25	18	23.9° x18.1°	28
			25	17.1° x 13°	57
			35	12.4° x 9.4°	105