12μm 1280x1024 Uncooled Thermal Camera Sensor Module High Sensitivity

MegaPixel Plug Series 1280x1024 / 12μm Uncooled Infrared Camera Core Used in Complex Environments

PLUG1212 thermal camera core uses the 12um 1280x1024 microbolometer VOx thermal imaging detector to provide ultra clear thermal imaging.

With the cutting edge Vanadium-Oxide technology, PLUG1212 thermal imaging core could remain superior environmental adaptability in complex and harsh weather conditions. 

- Size: 56x56x40.2

- Weight: ≤220g

- Wavelength: 8~14µm (LWIR)

- Frame Rate: 25Hz

The PLU1212 infrared imaging module is widely used in Security & Monitoring, Outdoors, Firefighting & Rescue, Law Enforcement & Rescue, ADAS, UAV Payloads etc.

1.What is the difference between uncooled and cooled IR detectors?

There are currently two types of infrared thermal imaging sensors on the market, cooled and uncooled.

Uncooled IR detector operates at ambient temperature. It is based on semi-conductor industry and thus usually can be fabricated in big volume with small size and low cost. Uncooled IR detectors are widely used in portable/handheld/mobile devices.

Cooled IR detectors are packaged in a unit that keeps them at an extremely low temperature which shall be supported by a cryo cooler. They are much bigger, more expensive and less reliable than uncooled sensors, mainly due to the complex cooling systems they require. However, the cooled systems are incredibly sensitive and usually work with long focal length optics to achieve long range mission.