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UTC Aerospace Systems Launches High-Res SWIR Video Camera

Wednesday, September 19th, 2012

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UTC Aerospace Systems [UTX] has developed a next-generation shortwave infrared (SWIR) digital video camera as part of its Sensors Unlimited product line. The 1280x1024 resolution, indium gallium arsenide (InGaAs) mil-rugged digital video camera, model GA1280JS, features a 30Hz full-frame rate, according to a company statement. It also adds snapshot mode capability to the Sensors Unlimited product line of high-definition near infrared (NIR) and SWIR cameras. The camera weighs less than four ounces without lens and is less than 4.5 cubic…

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