Sofradir EC, Inc. announced that it has been selected by Rockwell Collins to provide high resolution infrared cameras to support their contract with Boeing for the U.S. Air Force's KC-46 Tanker Program. Rockwell Collins is a major supplier to Boeing on the KC-46 and will provide a wide range of technologies.

The award is associated with the Rockwell Collins Remote Vision System (RVS) that permits aerial refueling at any time, under any lighting conditions. The RVS is a combination of 2D and 3D technologies, providing visual information to support refueling operations. The Sofradir EC infrared cameras will be used for advanced situational awareness and in the vision system required for the aerial refueling.

"Our team is excited to be selected to support Rockwell Collins for their participation in the KC-46 program," said Frank Vallese, President at Sofradir EC, Inc. "Our U.S. team has designed some very unique and high performing products. We're delighted that our extensive experience in infrared imaging engine development will be useful to Rockwell Collins in their contribution to the new tanker program."

"Our participation in the tanker program was an excellent application for our high resolution COTS infrared imaging cores. Our cores are ideal for a multitude of thermal imaging systems including handheld, ground vehicle, and airborne EOIR platforms," said Chris Alicandro, Vice President of Sales at Sofradir EC.

Sofradir EC, Inc. (formerly known as Electrophysics Corp.) is headquartered in Fairfield, New Jersey where they design and manufacture advanced thermal imaging products, including cooled and uncooled infrared imaging cores and engines as well as low-light image intensifier-based night vision systems for use with portable digital SLR and camcorder platforms.

Sofradir EC, Inc. announced that it has been selected by BAE Systems as a supplier to support BAE Systems Survivability & Targeting Solutions business with its Technology Development Phase contract for the US Army's Ground Combat Vehicle (GCV) program.

"Our team is excited that we were selected to support BAE Systems," said Chris Alicandro, Vice President of Sales for Sofradir EC, Inc. "We've designed some high-performing products using the latest in uncooled microbolometer technology. We're delighted that our team's extensive experience in infrared imaging engine development will be useful to BAE Systems in its work on the development contract for the GCV program."

Sofradir EC, Inc. (formerly known as Electrophysics Corp.) is headquartered in Fairfield, New Jersey. We offer a wide range of military and COTS infrared imaging cores ideal for a variety of thermal imaging systems including handheld, ground vehicle, and airborne EOIR platforms.

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Fairfield, NJ (March 27, 2013) –Sofradir EC now offers a high performance AstroScope night vision module for use with the new Canon EOS C100 Digital Video Camera. Configured with the C100, the system produces full HD 1920x1080 video capability due to an 8.3MP CMOS sensor array with high sensitivity and low noise. With the AstroScope 9350-EOS, the EOS C100 camera delivers extraordinary green images of night-time scenes having full image format, high sensitivity and edge-to-edge sharpness. Because of its EOS design, the system can be configured with over 60 EF lenses and Canon's EF Cinema Lens line-up.

With the AstroScope 9350-EOS Night Vision Module, the EOS C-100 can be used to perform many night-time imaging applications including investigative video recording, evidence gathering, television production, independent moviemaking, training and low-light event videography. Because the AstroScope fits between the camera body and EOS objective lens, all of the lens electrical connections are maintained and important lens features such as optical image stabilization remain fully functional even in night vision mode. This enables the videographer on-the-move to further benefit from the low-light performance, using shutter speeds that are otherwise too slow to prevent blur. In addition, optically stabilized night vision enables the night time photographer to generate sharper images with long lenses, sometimes a 3-4 F-stop improvement.

At the heart of the AstroScope 9350-EOS Night Vision Module is a central intensification unit that transforms dark, moonlit or starlit nights into bright green, high-resolution scenes. The modules deliver optimum performance, the sharpest detail and highest quality full-frame images with no vignetting, a common problem with other night vision configurations. The AstroScope night vision module is also available with a variable gain control enabling the night-time photographer to increase the brightness of the images when ambient lighting is such that images are otherwise too dark to photograph. Normally, the AstroScope delivers the equivalent of 8-10 F-stops light gathering improvement. With the variable gain feature, the available light amplification is further improved. In addition, when photographing relatively well-lit night-time scenes, the gain can be minimized to reduce image noise.

Additional information is available at the company's website, www.nightvisioncameras.com.

Atom 1024 Continuous Zoom Lens Systems 15-100 mm 25-150 mm 25-225 mm

Fairfield, NJ (July 3, 2012) – Sofradir EC, Inc. has introduced three new high definition uncooled thermal imaging camera engines with continuous zoom capability. The Atom 1024 camera engines are the ideal choice for a wide range of military and COTS thermal imaging systems including ground vehicle and airborne EOIR reconnaissance platforms. The cameras are based on the first commercially available high definition 1024x768 uncooled infrared camera (www.ircores.com/atom1024.html). The new continuous optical zoom capability enables the observer to maintain a constant view of objects under surveillance as they move from far to near positions, for example. Without continuous zoom, the observer may lose track of the objects while switching fields of view.

Incorporating advanced silicon microbolometer technology, the ATOM 1024 high definition thermal imaging cameras are specially designed for delivering sharp infrared images with optimal thermal sensitivity. Based on a large 1024x768 microbolometer detector array, the cameras deliver a significant improvement in image resolution and detection range over VGA-based cameras with two and a half times the number of pixels. The increased performance is obtained without compromises in camera size, weight, power or sensitivity. Other performance specifications are outstanding, including thermal sensitivity (< 50mk), 30/60Hz XGA/VGA frame rate and low power consumption.

The three new cameras differ in the field of view range achieved. The ATOM 1024-40/4.4G delivers high definition infrared imaging with a horizontal field-of-view range 4.4°-40° (25-225mm). Similarly, the ATOM 1024-40/6.6G has a horizontal field-of-view range 6.6°-40° (25-150mm), and the ATOM 1024-68/10G has 9.9°-68.4° (15-100mm). Each camera is calibrated to deliver uniform images at any field of view. In addition, due to the high uniformity, operability and stability of these amorphous silicon microbolometers, the cameras deliver remarkably sharp sequences throughout the field of view and ambient temperature range (-20 to 60°C). The ATOM 1024 is also available with a variety of fixed infrared objective lenses designed to deliver optimum performance for 17µm pitch sensors.

For more information, visit www.ircores.com.

Fairfield, NJ (June 15, 2012) – Sofradir EC has introduced a new high performance night vision module to its Electrophysics line of AstroScope Night Vision Products. The new module has been designed for use with the Nikon D800 High Definition SLR Camera which features a full HD 1080p video capability and 36MP CMOS sensor array. With the AstroScope 9350-NIK-FF, the Nikon D800 portable camera delivers extraordinary green images of night-time scenes having full image format, high sensitivity and edge-to-edge sharpness. A video review of the AstroScope-equipped D800 can be found here: www.nightvisioncameras.com/prnikonD800.html.

The AstroScope 9350-NIK-FF's Night Vision Module can also be used with the other Nikon-based digital SLR cameras with the same functionality required to perform night-time imaging applications including surveillance, intelligence/evidence gathering and low-light photography. Because the AstroScope fits between the camera body and SLR objective lens, all the lens electrical connections are maintained and important lens features such as optical image stabilization remain fully functional even in night vision mode. This enables the photographer on-the-move to further benefit from the low-light performance, using shutter speeds that are otherwise too slow to prevent blur. Optically stabilized night vision enables the night time photographer to generate sharper images with long lenses, sometimes a 3-4 F-stop improvement.

At the heart of the AstroScope 9350-NIK-FF Night Vision Module is a central intensification unit that transforms dark, moonlit or starlit nights into bright green, high-resolution scenes. The modules deliver optimum performance, the sharpest detail and highest quality full-frame images with no vignetting, a common problem with other night vision configurations. The AstroScope night vision module is also available with a variable gain control enabling the night-time photographer to increase the brightness of the images when ambient lighting is such that images are otherwise too dark to photograph. Normally, the AstroScope delivers the equivalent of 8-10 F-stops light gathering improvement. With the variable gain feature, the available light amplification is further improved. In addition, when photographing relatively well-lit night-time scenes, the gain can be minimized to reduce image noise.

The AstroScope has received praise from professionals as the ideal accessory for both video and photo applications by combat camera photographers, as well as professional, broadcast and military photographers. When configured with AstroScope Night Vision, the high performance Nikon D800 HD Camera gives users the ability to acquire low light images with breathtaking detail at night. Other night vision videos can be found here: www.nightvisioncameras.com/nv-multimedia-ctr.html.

ATOM 1024 designed for Ground Vehicle Applications with Dual Field-of-View 100-300mm Optic

Fairfield, NJ (October 10, 2011) – Sofradir EC, Inc. will be demonstrating their new ATOM 1024-DF100/300 High Resolution Uncooled Thermal Imaging Camera at AUSA in Washington DC on October 10-12, 2011. The ATOM 1024 (www.ircores.com) is the first commercially available uncooled XGA camera. The DF100/300 model incorporates a Dual Field of View (DFOV) 100mm-300mm Infrared Objective Lens designed and manufactured by General Dynamics - Axsys Technologies for a number of different uncooled infrared imaging programs including the U.S. Army's Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station (CROWS).

Incorporating advanced silicon microbolometer technology, the ATOM 1024 is a true high definition (XGA format) thermal imaging camera specially designed for delivering high resolution images and optimal thermal sensitivity. Based on a large 1024 x 768 microbolometer detector array, the camera delivers a significant improvement in image resolution and detection range. The microbolometer detector array has a 17 micron pixel pitch, quite similar to the existing 25 micron pitch VGA systems despite the use of two and a half times increase in the number of pixels. The increased performance is obtained without compromises in camera size, weight, power or sensitivity. Other performance specifications are outstanding, including excellent thermal sensitivity (<50mk), 30 Hz XGA frame rate (60 Hz for VGA output format), and low power consumption (<1.7W).

The ATOM 1024 is available with a variety of infrared objective lenses designed to deliver optimum performance for 17µm pitch sensors. The small Atom 1024 camera is the ideal choice for a wide range of military and COTS thermal imaging systems including handheld, ground vehicle, and airborne EOIR platforms.

Fairfield, NJ (April 26, 2011) – Sofradir EC, Inc. has introduced their new IRE-320S Infrared Imaging Engine. Based on a thermo-electrically cooled MCT infrared detector, the IRE-320S exhibits very high performance infrared imaging for short-wave infrared (SWIR) spectral range 0.75-2.5 μm with remarkable quantum efficiency (>90%). Because of its versatility, the IRE-320S engine is ideal for easy integration into a wide range of SWIR imaging systems, delivering exceptional infrared imaging sensitivity and spectral performance.

The IRE-320S harnesses the full performance of the Sofradir Mars SW, a Mercury Cadmium Telluride (MCT) 4-stage TE-cooled infrared detector while offering unique flexibility to meet the needs of any application or OEM requirement. Full frame rate is adjustable from 1 to 200 Hz and the integration time can be controlled for 3µs to 20ms (independently). Connectivity and interface logic are industry standards with NTSC/PAL video or 14-bit digital data for either uncorrected or corrected configuration modes. Camera communication occurs through a serial (RS-232) interface. 14-bit digital data can be streamed via LVDS or through optional Camera Link and/or Gigabit Ethernet. An IRIG time stamp capability is available as an option. The camera features a C-mount for lenses and camera customizations to meet any requirement. In addition, Sofradir EC is also offering a variety of software developer toolkits (SDKs) and command software modules for further flexibility.

For more information, visit www.ircores.com.

Fairfield, NJ (April 26, 2011) – Sofradir EC, Inc. will be demonstrating their new IRE-320VL Infrared Imaging Engine at the SPIE Defense, Security and Sensing Symposium in Orlando FL on April 26-28, 2011. Based on a cryogenically cooled MCT infrared detector, the IRE-320VL exhibits very high performance infrared imaging for long-wave infrared (LWIR) spectral range 7.7-11.5 μm. (Optionally, a model is available for the 7.7-9.5µm spectral band). Because of its versatility, the IRE-320VL engine is ideal for easy integration into a wide range of electro-optical systems, delivering exceptional sensitivity and spectral performance.

The IRE-320VL harnesses the full performance of the Sofradir Mars VLW, a Mercury Cadmium Telluride (MCT) cryogenically cooled infrared detector while offering unique flexibility to meet the needs of any application or OEM requirement. Full frame rate is adjustable from 1 to 320Hz and the integration time can be controlled for 480ns to 20ms (independently). The camera permits detector sub-windowing down to a 64x1 size and up to 14kHz. The engine electronics include camera control electronics and a cooler controller board. Connectivity and interface logic are industry standards with NTSC/PAL video or 14-bit digital data for either uncorrected or corrected configuration modes. Camera communication occurs through a serial (RS-232) interface. 14-bit digital data can be streamed via LVDS or through optional Camera Link and/or Gigabit Ethernet. An IRIG time stamp capability is available as an option. Optional optical mounts, optics, user interface panels, and housings are available permitting camera customization to meet any requirement. In addition, Sofradir EC is also offering a variety of software developer toolkits (SDKs) and command software modules for further flexibility.

For more information, visit www.ircores.com.