HexaBlu® Cooled Thermal Core

Pioneering infrared sensor technology once again, Leonardo DRS changed the face of cooled thermal imaging with HexaBlu^® cryo-cooled thermal camera modules.

The HexaBlu^® cryo-cooled Mid-Wave infrared imaging camera module from Leonardo DRS combines years of extensive testing and real-world use.

HexaBlu^® camera modules employ a revolutionary 6 µm pixel pitch HgCdTe detector technology that leverages Leonardo DRS’ proprietary HDVIP^® (High Density Vertically Integrated Photodiode) to deliver high sensitivity mid-wave infrared (MWIR) detection in an incredibly small Integrated Dewar Cooler Assembly (IDCA).

The 6 µm pitch 1280 x 960 focal plane array (FPA) is the first of its kind. This pixel design enables HexaBlu’s miniature form factor, weighing in at under 270 grams and displacing just 80 cm³. It is ideal for a variety of applications requiring fully corrected, long-range imaging performance in a low-profile payload.

HexaBlu^® offers unprecedented HD performance, durability, and reliability.

HexaBlu^® Highlights

• Revolutionary 6 µm pitch for outstanding optical modular transfer function (MTF)
• High sensitivity HD resolution MWIR imaging and unparalleled SWaP benefits
• Low vibration cooler unlocks the full potential of the small pixel performance

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