Jan 07, 2025
The infrared devices offered by SYTO span from 0.4μm to 15μm, covering the entire infrared spectrum from SWIR, MWIR to LWIR. With the continuous innovation and advancement in infrared imaging technology, the innovative use of new materials such as colloidal quantum dot (CQD) technology and Type II Superlattice (T2SL) in the infrared domain has led to continuous improvements in the performance of infrared devices and a gradual reduction in costs. These technological advancements have made it possible for infrared devices to be applied in a broader range of fields and are compatible with the needs of various industries. They have extensive applications in machine vision, industrial manufacturing, biomedical testing, night surveillance, military security, aerospace, and other fields.
SWIR devices, with their exceptional spectral response up to 1.3µm and 1.5µm, are ideally suited for optoelectronic payloads on satellites, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and aircraft. They facilitate critical tasks such as geological exploration, atmospheric composition analysis, remote sensing, and interplanetary communication, enhancing the capabilities of aerospace technology.
SWIR's capacity to penetrate silicon opens up a myriad of industrial applications. It is instrumental in detecting defects in silicon wafers, inspecting photovoltaic cells, infrared microscopic imaging, laser spot detection, and other quality control measures essential for the production of lasers and photovoltaic cells, ensuring high standards in manufacturing processes.
Leveraging the unique spectral properties of various materials in the SWIR range, it finds applications in mineral distribution exploration, precision irrigation for crops, classification and recycling of plastic solid waste, spectral sorting, monitoring plant moisture conditions, and fine sorting of food and agricultural produce. These applications harness the power of spectral analysis to optimize resource management and efficiency.
SWIR devices, with their spectral response from 0.78µm to 1.7µm, are pivotal in military technology. They are employed in targeting systems, multi-band fusion optoelectronic payloads, and optoelectronic countermeasures, enabling capabilities such as laser warning, precision strikes, and round-the-clock observation, thus bolstering military operations and defense strategies.
