Thermal Imaging Knowledge Base & Industry News

Technical articles and market insights on infrared thermal imaging: MWIR/LWIR fundamentals, NETD, optics, system integration and EO/IR procurement guides.

How to Choose 12μm vs 17μm Pixel Pitch?
May 15, 2026

How to Choose 12μm vs 17μm Pixel Pitch?

How to choose 12μm vs 17μm pixel pitch in thermal imaging modules by comparing FOV, focal length, IFOV, range, optics size, NETD, and system cost tradeoffs.

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12μm vs 17μm Pixel Pitch in Thermal Imaging
May 13, 2026

12μm vs 17μm Pixel Pitch in Thermal Imaging

Compare 12μm vs 17μm pixel pitch in thermal imaging, including IFOV, lens size, NETD, sensitivity, cost, and OEM module selection trade-offs for engineers.

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How Big Is the Difference Between a 640 Infrared Core and a 1280 Infrared Core?
May 11, 2026

How Big Is the Difference Between a 640 Infrared Core and a 1280 Infrared Core?

640 infrared core vs 1280 infrared core: compare pixels, field detail, optics, bandwidth, AI detection, cost, and when each choice makes sense.

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640×512 vs 1280×1024 Thermal Camera Cores
May 8, 2026

640×512 vs 1280×1024 Thermal Camera Cores

Compare 640×512 vs 1280×1024 thermal camera cores for OEM imaging, including pixel count, optics, data rate, SWaP, and use cases.

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Cooled Infrared vs Uncooled Infrared: How to Choose?
May 4, 2026

Cooled Infrared vs Uncooled Infrared: How to Choose?

Cooled infrared vs uncooled infrared selection depends on range, NETD, power, cost, frame rate, startup time, and integration complexity.

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How to Read a Thermal Camera Module Datasheet
Apr 28, 2026

How to Read a Thermal Camera Module Datasheet

Learn how to read a thermal camera module datasheet, compare NETD, pixel pitch, spectral band, optics, interfaces, and integration risks for OEM design.

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Can an Infrared Thermal Imaging Module Be Customized?
Apr 23, 2026

Can an Infrared Thermal Imaging Module Be Customized?

Custom infrared thermal imaging module guide covering detectors, lenses, interfaces, algorithms, mechanics, validation, lead time, and sourcing.

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LWIR vs MWIR Thermal Imaging
Apr 17, 2026

LWIR vs MWIR Thermal Imaging

LWIR vs MWIR thermal imaging explained for OEM teams: wavelength bands, detector types, optics, sensitivity, range, SWaP, integration choices and tradeoffs.

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Thermal vs Visible Imaging: Why Modern EO/IR Systems Use Both
Apr 15, 2026

Thermal vs Visible Imaging: Why Modern EO/IR Systems Use Both

An analysis of thermal vs visible imaging — the strengths and gaps of each modality, and why fusion of both channels has become the standard approach in serious EO/IR systems.

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