MWIR
All articles filed under MWIR — 24 articles.
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.
Read More →
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.
Read More →
Johnson Criteria for Thermal Imaging
Johnson Criteria for Thermal Imaging explain DRI range, pixels on target, lens choice, and OEM trade-offs for LWIR, MWIR, and multi-band OEM modules.
Read More →
MWIR vs LWIR: Choosing the Right Infrared Band for Your Application
A technical comparison of mid-wave (3–5μm) and long-wave (8–14μm) infrared imaging — sensitivity, atmospheric transmission, and application trade-offs.
Read More →
Germanium vs Chalcogenide Infrared Lenses
Compare germanium vs chalcogenide infrared lenses for LWIR and MWIR modules, covering key transmission, thermal drift, molding, cost, and OEM trade-offs.
Read More →
Cooled MWIR vs Uncooled LWIR: A Buyer's Guide for System Integrators
A structured comparison of cooled MWIR and uncooled LWIR thermal imaging modules for system integrators — performance, cost, power, and application fit.
Read More →
What Is an Infrared Lens?
An infrared lens transmits IR radiation onto a focal plane array. Learn how material choice, focal length, and F-number shape thermal imaging system performance.
Read More →
Why Are Infrared Lenses So Much More Expensive Than Standard Lenses?
Infrared lenses cost 10–100× more than standard optics. Germanium, IR AR coatings, athermalization, and low volume explain the price gap—with real data.
Read More →
What Specifications Matter When Buying an IR Camera Core?
IR camera core buying guide: 5 key parameters covering waveband, resolution, NETD sensitivity, frame rate, interface, and cooled vs. uncooled trade-offs.
Read More →