Thermal fundamentals
Uncooled detector
A thermal detector that operates without a cryogenic cooler.
What it means
An uncooled thermal detector senses incoming infrared radiation without a cryogenic cooling assembly. The VOx arrays described in the supplied manuals belong to this detector class.
Uncooled does not mean independent of temperature. Warm-up, module temperature, correction algorithms and the mechanical heat path can all affect the delivered image.
In practice
Integration note
Allow the specified startup time and assess image behaviour across the intended ambient-temperature range in the finished enclosure.
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Sources & further reading
Concept explanations are general. Use the matching product, lens, interface board and firmware documentation for the delivered configuration.
