COOLED · MWIR · LENS-INTEGRATED

Neutrino IS Series

Cooled MWIR cores factory-paired with continuous-zoom lenses. One integrated system, one warranty.

The Neutrino IS Series combines HOT MWIR camera modules with fully athermalized continuous-zoom lenses, factory-aligned to avoid opto-mechanical integration issues. Available in VGA (Neutrino LC) and SXGA (Neutrino SX8) builds, with an industry-leading two-year warranty.

Band: MWIR 3.4–5.1 µm
Resolution: 640×512 or 1280×1024
Sensitivity (NEdT): ≤35 mK
Weight range: 595 g – 1,980 g

UNIT · NEUTRINO-IS

Overview

Each IS configuration pairs a Neutrino HOT MWIR core with a continuous-zoom lens: optical centerline aligned to the center pixel, boresight wander eliminated through zoom, focus held across the operating temperature range by active athermalization, and autofocus capability on a single simplified interface. Long-life, low-vibration linear coolers keep the systems quiet and SWaP-optimized.

Commercially developed and military qualified, with near off-the-shelf availability. Choose VGA (LC-based) for lower cost and power, SXGA (SX8-based) for 4× the pixels and longer identification range.

Key Features

Camera and lens factory aligned
Active athermalization, autofocus capable
HOT FPAs with long-life linear coolers
Industry-leading two-year warranty
Factory-integrated LC and SX8 builds
Commercially developed, military qualified

Typical Applications

UASCounter-UASAirborne ISRGround ISRMilitary dismountTargeting

SpecificationsMWIR

Detector

Type: HOT MWIR FPA, cooled
Spectral band: 3.4–5.1 µm standard
Resolution: 640×512 (LC) or 1280×1024 (SX8)
Sensitivity (NEdT): ≤35 mK
Radiometry: Not available
Frame rate: Up to 60 Hz
Time-to-image: <4 min (VGA) / <5 min (SXGA), typical

Optics

Zoom: Continuous optical zoom (lens) + electronic zoom (camera)
Athermalization: Active, over full operating range
Focus: Zoom/focus controls; autofocus capable

Interfacing

Video: CMOS 16/8-bit; Camera Link via accessory board
Analog / NTSC-PAL: VGA models: yes (accessory board); SXGA: no analog
Comm & control: USB/UART (camera); RS-232 or RS-422 (lens, model-dependent)
Image optimization: Histogram equalization, DDE+

Power

Steady state w/ lens: <5 W (VGA) / <11.4 W total (SXGA) @ 23°C
Cooldown: <8 W (VGA) / <12 W (SXGA)

Environmental

Operating temp: -20°C to +70°C (limited by the lens)
Non-operating temp: -57°C to +80°C
Vibration: 5.8 grms, 3-axis, 1 hr each
Humidity: 5–95% non-condensing
Altitude: 12 km

Compliance & Export

NDAA / ITAR: NDAA compliant · ITAR free

Representative specifications — multiple resolutions, lenses, and interface configurations are available. Request the full datasheet for your application.

Every model, side by side

VGA builds use the Neutrino LC core (640×512 @ 15 µm); SXGA builds use the Neutrino SX8 core (1280×1024 @ 8 µm). Sensitivity is ≤35 mK across the series.

	LC CZ 15-300	LC CZ 19-290	LC CZ 27-275	LC CZF 25-250	LC CZF 25-375	LC CZF 30-600	SX8 CZ 15-300	SX8 CZF 30-300
Camera core
Core	Neutrino LC	Neutrino LC	Neutrino LC	Neutrino LC	Neutrino LC	Neutrino LC	Neutrino SX8	Neutrino SX8
Resolution	640 × 512	640 × 512	640 × 512	640 × 512	640 × 512	640 × 512	1280 × 1024	1280 × 1024
Pixel pitch	15 µm	15 µm	15 µm	15 µm	15 µm	15 µm	8 µm	8 µm
Sensitivity (NEdT)	≤35 mK	≤35 mK	≤35 mK	≤35 mK	≤35 mK	≤35 mK	≤35 mK	≤35 mK
Time to image	<4 min	<4 min	<4 min	<4 min	<4 min	<4 min	<5 min	<5 min
Lens
EFL / zoom	15–300 mm (20×)	19.5–290 mm	27–275 mm	25–250 mm, folded	25–375 mm	30–600 mm	15–300 mm (20×)	30–300 mm (10×), folded
HFOV	1.8°–35.5°	1.9°–28.4°	2.0°–20.4°	2.2°–21.7°	1.5°–21.9°	0.9°–18.2°	1.9°–38°	1.9°–19.4°
F-number	f/5.5	f/5.5	f/5.5	f/5.5	f/5.5	f/5.5	f/4	f/3
Physical
Weight	1,324 g	725 g	595 g	749 g	1,140 g	1,980 g	1,337 g	1,790 g
Size (L×W×H cm)	19.25 × 9.91 × 10.59	15.8 × 7.8 × 10.0	15.16 × 6.84 × 9.18	11.4 × 6.9 × 11.7	15.4 × 8.5 × 12.6	16.9 × 13.2 × 15.0	19.25 × 9.91 × 9.96	18.5 × 11.9 × 16.3