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CheetIR-Cub: Compact VGA MWIR Camera for Covert Surveillance & Targeting
Affordable solution for high resolution 24 hour surveillance and targeting applications.
CheetIR-Cub St. Asaph UK. Excelitas Qioptiq have launched an exciting new VGA mid-wave infrared zoom camera optimized for surveillance, targeting and covert applications. CheetIR-Cub combines outstanding optics with the latest generation of High Operating Temperature, VGA 10 m sensor technology. The continuous zoom lens offers fields of view of 1.8⁰ to 25⁰, enabling identification of a…
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Excelitas ready to support demand for heated YAG-enhanced quadrant photodiodes.
Excelitas stand ready to support worldwide demand for heated YAG-enhanced quadrant photodiodes for the precision guided munition market, providing safer engagement distances for warfighters.
Intended for, amongst other applications, Munition guidance, Semi-Active Laser (SAL) seeker, Laser Spot Tracking (LST), and Laser seeker header, etc. Our extensive capability means we are ready to support both common cathode (N-type) and the continued support of common anode (P-type) seeker designs. Heating increases performance while smaller active areas enable guidance for smaller weapons,…
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Excelitas ready to support demand for heated YAG-enhanced quadrant photodiodes.
Excelitas stand ready to support worldwide demand for heated YAG-enhanced quadrant photodiodes for the precision guided munition market, providing safer engagement distances for warfighters.
Intended for, amongst other applications, Munition guidance, Semi-Active Laser (SAL) seeker, Laser Spot Tracking (LST), and Laser seeker header, etc. Our extensive capability means we are ready to support both common cathode (N-type) and the continued support of common anode (P-type) seeker designs. Heating increases performance while smaller active areas enable guidance for smaller weapons,…
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We have the power – saving the smart bombs
Excelitas Technologies introduces better efficiency Pulsed Laser Diodes and fast photodiodes as Emitters and Receivers for Laser Proximity Sensors.
Excelitas is introducing better efficiency 905nm Pulsed Laser Diodes for Laser Proximity Sensors, together with a range of fast photodiodes - offering both the Emitter and the Receiver of Laser Proximity Sensor from the same manufacturer in Canada. The better efficiency of the Pulsed Laser Diode allows designers of Laser Proximity Sensors to save power on board missiles and smart bombs. Low-cost…
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The latest generation of vehicular power supplies
Excelitas Technologies announces its successful completion of its latest generation of MIL-STD 1275E compliant vehicular power supplies helping our customers ensure mission success.
We congratulate our entire team having successfully completed a CDR with our customer who was looking for an exquisite solution for a mission critical system. “We also appreciate our customers’ support as we continue to add new and innovative products to help our customers achieve mission success. The design, development, and validation of this new power supply was executed flawlessly under a…
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Excelitas expanding Laser Range Finder (LRF) Receivers Capability.
Laser Range Finders will benefit from improved Emitter and Receiver capability over longer distances.
Excelitas is expanding capacity for InGaAs APD designed for Laser Range Finder (LRF) Receivers, as well as introducing a new generation of Pulsed Laser Diodes for LRF Emitters. Receivers have fast response and high optical dynamics for long distance Range Finders. Emitters operate at eye safe wavelengths of 1550nm and offers an improved efficiency. Eric Desfonds – Product leader explains “The…
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Excelitas supports safer landing of helicopters in extreme conditions.
Excelitas provides unique solutions to support system designers of Laser Turbulence Systems.
The unique solutions provided by Excelitas are intended to support system designers of Laser Turbulence Systems. The CIPRM - Coherent InGaAs PIN Balanced Receiver Module allows the detection of small changes above the interfering noise floor of incoming optical signals, cancelling out the common optical noise. This module, as well as our hybrid receivers - from the C30659 series, are used to…
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PHOENIX Rises to Deliver Enhanced Range Target Location & Engagement
The potential to integrate the MWIR-HOT technology into a robust, reliable and SWaP traded Weapon Sight has become a reality.
PHOENIX, is a suite of Dismounted VAS products that will provide the Warfighter with enhanced Observation, Target Location and Target Engagement capabilities, based upon a common thermal core and operating architecture, enhanced connectivity and capability growth potential. PHOENIX-S provides long range observation and engagement capability - well aligned to the range capabilities of modern 0.…
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SAKER – Fused Sight Soaring Above The Competition
Image Intensifier / Thermal – Fused Weapon Sight from Excelitas
SAKER is the new Medium Range Fused Weapon Sight from Excelitas, providing the Dismounted Warfighter with an enhanced, multi waveband Detect, Recognize & Identify capability. The sight is fitted with a 12μm, 60Hz uncooled thermal sensor coupled with a High FOM Image Intensifier Tube, in either Green or White Phosphor, delivering class leading sensitivity, uniformity and system latency. SAKER…
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TALON Gets Its Claws into the Mission
The latest Image Intensified / Thermal - Fused Weapon Sight from Excelitas.
TALON is the new dual channel Fused Weapon Sight from Excelitas, providing the Dismounted Warfighter with an enhanced, multi waveband Detect, Recognize & Identify capability. This innovative sight combines the latest Image Intensified and uncooled Thermal Imaging capability in a single lightweight, compact yet rugged package and is fitted with a 12μm, 60Hz uncooled thermal sensor coupled with…
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Dragon Sniper turns up the heat
New Uncooled Thermal Imager - In-line Thermal Weapon Sight
DRAGON-S12 is the new In-line Thermal Sight, and is part of the latest development in thermal imaging technology from Excelitas. Providing snipers with 24hr surveillance and target engagement capability, the sight is designed specifically to meet target and surveillance requirements for military customers and law enforcement agencies, providing high performance within a lightweight compact and…
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MERLIN Proves Mastery Over The Night
New Long Range Image Intensified Weapon Sight delivers mission critical enhancements.
Excelitas – Boulder CO, October 2019 – AUSA, booth #300 MERLIN-LR is a new Image Intensified Clip-On weapon sight from Excelitas. This state-of-the-art sight is fully military qualified and is designed to be compatible with variable magnification day scopes for medium to longer range surveillance and target engagement. It attaches to Picatinny / NATO rails in front of the day sight via a…
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Enhanced Identification ranges to support 24hr sharpshooter and sniper engagements.
In-line Weapon Sight for sharpshooter and sniper applications on show at Enforce Tac. Introducing the DRAGON-S12 Uncooled In-line Thermal Weapon Sight for sharpshooter and sniper ApplicationsClip on systems for Sharpshooter and Sniper weapon platforms are increasing in demand as armed forces and security services push to achieve greater target identification ranges during night-time and adverse…
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Optical Expertise Empowers Mission Success:
Qioptiq, an Excelitas Technologies company, designs and manufactures photonic products and solutions that serve a wide range of markets and applications. Innovation is a key attribute of the success of Qioptiq along with highly skilled and motivated engineers and designers who are customer focused. With world class capability in design, coupled with international award winning technical…
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EYES IN SPACE – LiDAR ENABLED BY EXCELITAS - The Force is strong… at Eurosatory
NASA will launch another space mission: GEDI (Global Ecosystem Dynamics Investigation – pronounced Jedi). It is designed for high-resolution laser ranging of the Earth’s forests and topography on the International Space Station (ISS) and is expected to produce about 15 billion cloud-free observations during its nominal 24-month mission length.The GEDI instrument is a geodetic-class, light…
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Excelitas Technologies Celebrates 20 Years of Continuous, Failure-Free Operations of its Rubidium Atomic Frequency Standard (RAFS) Aboard On-Orbit GPS-IIR Satellite
Excelitas Technologies, a global provider of innovative, customized high-performance optoelectronic solutions, reached a major milestone today, the celebration of 20 years of continuous, reliable, failure-free on-orbit operation of its Rubidium Atomic Frequency Standard (RAFS) aboard one of the U.S. Air Force’s Global Positioning System (GPS) satellites. Excelitas’ RAFS technology was launched…
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Qioptiq wins £82 Million contract from UK MOD
At the IDEX trade show in Abu Dhabi this week, UK Minister Harriett Baldwin has announced the award of an innovative £82 million contract to Excelitas Technologies’ wholly owned subsidiary Qioptiq.The award will see Qioptiq in St Asaph, North Wales provide support for surveillance and targeting equipment to the UK Armed Forces over the next six years. This will ensure vital equipment is available…
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The Future in sharp focus for Qioptiq
Innovation is a key attribute of the success of Qioptiq. With world class capability in design, coupled with international award winning technical achievement, Qioptiq has demonstrated repeatedly an ability to convert technical innovation into producible cost-effective designs. This year at Eurosatory we will be once more demonstrating this capability. We will show a number of advanced products…
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Optical Expertise Empowers Mission Success
Qioptiq, an Excelitas Technologies company, designs and manufactures photonic products and solutions that serve a wide range of markets and applications.Innovation is a key attribute of the success of Qioptiq along with highly skilled and motivated engineers and designers who are customer focused. With world class capability in design, coupled with international award winning technical…
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Qioptiq Launch GRIFFIN at Eurosatory 2014
Qioptiq today announced from their UK facility that they will launch a modular weapon mountable laser pointing and illuminating device with range finding capability, named GRIFFIN at Eurosatory 2014.Qioptiq, an Excelitas Technologies Company – AnnouncementFurther seeking to enhance the dismounted warfighters capability, Qioptiq are pleased to announce this important development, further…
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