Uncooled infrared micro-bolometer read out IC

ASTRI’s uncooled infrared micro-bolometer readout IC is a high resolution, low power consumption and low noise signal sensing IC for deployment in thermograph applications, such as night vision, surveillance and medical imaging, which require high resolution imaging capability.

Key features:

  • 640 x 480 pixel focal plan array
  • Pixel pitch = 20um x 20um
  • Uncooled operation (with or without thermo-electric cooler)
  • Adjustable integration time
  • Adjustable integration capacitors
  • 2 analog outputs available
  • Digital selection mode via SPI
  • Power consumption < 360mW (without thermo-electric cooler)
  • Output dynamic range: 1.0V to 4.0V
  • On-chip temperature sensor
  • Typical responsivity: 10mV/K
  • Frame rate up to 60Hz
  • Row by row reading mode
  • User defined windowing capability