Chicago, November 18, 2008 (word count: 579)
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ULIS is launching the UL 03 16 2 (384 x 288 – 25 µm) on the market. This miniature, low-consumption infrared detector also happens to be the most innovative detector in its category. Integrated into a flat packaging it works without the need of a thermoelectric cooler. In addition it embeds an ADC (analog-to-digital converter) on chip thus offering cost effectiveness for the development of the camera and enabling the use of simplified driving electronic boards.
Thanks to its collective manufacturing process and its high added value, UL 03 16 2 makes it possible for thermal camera manufacturers to sell innovative products at highly competitive prices. The detector integrates perfectly into compact, light, low-consumption cameras that are manufactured in large quantities.
UL 03 16 2 is particularly well-adapted to applications like night vision enhancements for vehicles, building inspection, predictive maintenance, surveillance, and fire fighting.
A patent application has been made for this detector, covering Europe, the United States, Japan, China, and Russia. Current yearly production capacity stands at 100,000 units.
ULIS’s ambition is to make infrared vision accessible to everyone. ULIS has seen a 50% annual growth in turnover since its founding in 2002. The company expects to reach sales of 1 million detectors over the next 5 years.
Technical specifications:
Material: resistive amorphous silicon
Array format: 384 x 288 pixels – pitch: 25 µm
Thermal time constant: 99.9%
Typical signal response: 3 mV/K
Standard deviation: < 1.5%
User-friendly electrical interface
Single analog video output
Weight: < 6 g (< .3 oz.)
Overall dimension: 24.2 x 24.2 x 4.1 mm (1 x 1 .2 in.)
On-chip ADC
TECless operation
For more information, please contact:
ULIS
Célia CHAPUIS
MD secretary/Communications Manager
ZI les Iles Cordées
BP 27
38113 Veurey-Voroize
Tel. + 33 (0)4 76 53 74 70
E-mail: c.chapuis@ulis-ir.com
Web: www.ulis-ir.com
or:
FRENCH TECHNOLOGY PRESS OFFICE
205 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 3740
Chicago, IL 60601
Fax: (312) 327-5261
E-mail: contact.ftpo@ubifrance.fr