PLUG612 Uncooled LWIR Camera Core 640x512 12μm with Clear Thermal Imaging

1. What can infrared imaging be used for?

-Night vision

-Search & rescue

-Non-destructive test

-Epidemic prevention

-Thermography

-Security & monitoring

-Firefighting

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2. What is the difference between uncooled and cooled IR detectors?

There are currently two types of infrared thermal imaging sensors on the market, cooled and uncooled.

Uncooled IR detector operates at ambient temperature. It is based on semi-conductor industry and thus usually can be fabricated in big volume with small size and low cost. Uncooled IR detectors are widely used in portable/handheld/mobile devices.

Cooled IR detectors are packaged in a unit that keeps them at an extremely low temperature which shall be supported by a cryo cooler. They are much bigger, more expensive and less reliable than uncooled sensors, mainly due to the complex cooling systems they require. However, the cooled systems are incredibly sensitive and usually work with long focal length optics to achieve long range mission.

3. What are the advantages of infrared thermography?

For the non-destructive test, it is simple to test and quick to response without damage, which results in saving costs, increasing work efficiency, reducing manpower and equipment depreciation.

For the medical thermography, it is very efficient to find the hidden problems in human body, 100% safe without radiation and pain, which is an ideal tool for early health screening.