Leuven, Belgium, 16 July 2008 --- XenICs, Europe's leading developer and
manufacturer of advanced infrared detectors and customized imaging
solutions from the LWIR to the visible realm, now offers the Gobi-384, an
uncooled microbolometer camera covering the LWIR 8 to 14 μm. Gobi-384
integrates camera, DSP electronics and TCP/IP interface in a very compact
housing of just 72 x 60 x 50 mm2. Conceived as a cost-reducing, “smart” IR
imaging solution for easy integration with customers' systems, Gobi-384
delivers high-performance, highly-sensitivity thermal imaging for demanding
industrial, public-service and security applications.
A cost-reducing “smart” infrared camera in a very compact housing, the
XenICs Gobi-384 combines a high-quality camera head including lens with
on-board DSP-based control and communication, TCP/IP and CL, ample
processing power for intelligent real-time image correction and recognition,
as well as a video interface. Main application areas are thermal imaging in
machine vision, R&D, medical, the automotive, maritime, and aviation
industries, as well as non-contact temperature measurement and
hyperspectral imaging. Other typical Gobi applications are in security,
Enhance Vision Systems (EVS) and firefighting.
XenICs bases its new Gobi-384 on an uncooled microbolometer array for
high-performance imaging, delivering 384 x 288 pixels on a 25 μm pixel
pitch. This yields a 44 percent higher pixel count than with 320 x 240 cameras.
Pixel operability is >99.9 percent. The camera covers the LWIR wavelength
area 8 μm – 14 μm.
The camera works without thermo-electric cooling (TEC) and shutterless,
delivering the benefit of silent and uninterrupted operation. Gobi-384 comes
to market at a very competitive volume pricing of 7.5 K euros for the
complete camera system, including lens. It is available with a host of
industry-standard accessories. Options with thermo-electric cooling and
shutter are available as well.
Compared to competitors' offerings, the XenICs Gobi excels by its on-board,
DSP-based calculating power. Image processing takes place inside the
camera, using 16bit ADCs. Gobi-384 is user programmable. It offers full
flexibility regarding system integration and customization. Gobi is also
available as an OEM module, and has already won a major design-in. As a
Europe-based vendor, XenICs provides camera solutions worldwide,
complemented by a well established, real-time support program executed
through its global distribution network.
”This is the first fully integrated yet compact thermal imaging camera that
allows you to do more than just imaging," says XenICs founder and CEO Bob
Grietens. "Gobi lets you manage and process all your data and make faster
decisions, while still meeting a low price point for volume applications.
Gobi-384 is the first of a new family of XenICs cameras that will change the
way of doing thermal imaging.“
About XenICs
XenICs is the leading developer of innovative infrared detection solutions for
a wide range of applications. XenICs designs, manufactures and sells
infrared detectors and cameras, both line-scan and 2-D, covering the infrared
wavelength ranges from 0.4 to 14 micrometers. In addition, XenICs delivers
custom products according to the agreed specification and planning. As a
European vendor with a worldwide service and distributor network, XenICs is
strategically placed to serve global markets with highly innovative products
drawing on a strong science and technology background.
Media Contact:
Myriam Gillisjans, Marketing
XenICs
Ambachtenlaan 44,
3001 Leuven, Belgium
Tel.: +32 16 38 99 00, Fax: +32 16 38 99 01
E-mail: myriam.gillisjans@xenics.com
www.xenics.com
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