October 8, 2004 - Chicago -- ULIS, the European leader in the field of low-cost infrared detectors for thermal imagery, is pleased to present its latest third-generation uncooled microbolometer detector, the UL 02 05 1, which operates at room temperature. The low cost of the device is one of its strongest selling points. By dividing the price of the system by three or even by four through the use of innovative microbolometers, ULIS has made infrared imagery available to markets such as industrial surveillance, process control, civil safety, medical imagery and even automotive driving-assistance systems.
The new 160 x 120 pixels microbolometer focal plane array with a pitch of 35 microns and a spectral response of 8 to 14 microns, is perfectly adapted for low-cost thermal imagery and medium spatial resolution for military and civil applications. Because there is no cryogenic cooling system, optical modulator, or mechanical sweeping mechanism and due to the small size of the detector chip, the product offers exceptional reliability and a level of performances compatible with the manufacturing of portable thermal cameras.
The latest innovation developed by ULIS uses amorphous silicon microbolometer technology that is fully compatible with CMOS silicon processes, which guarantees high manufacturing yields. The focal plane array sensor is integrated into a miniaturized housing, the UL 02 05 1. Electronic evaluation boards are also available upon request.
Originally developed for military applications, the infrared technology is now used in a large number of civil applications. ULIS customers have been waiting for this new generation of sensors in order to manufacture better-performing, more compact cameras. The new technology was developed for all infrared camera manufacturers and integrators. There are a lot of possible applications including civil safety (fire, border patrol), medical imagery (diagnostic tools), industry (process control, production plant monitoring, preventive maintenance), automotive industry (night-driving assistance), infrared binoculars, and aiming devices.
About ULIS:
Founded in June 2002, ULIS is the European leader in the field of uncooled infrared detectors. The company uses a specific microbolometer technology developed by the CEA / LETI (Commissariat à l'Energie Atomique / Laboratoire d'Electronique de Technologie de l'Information). In order to bring this new technology to the market, ULIS has just invested 20 millions Euros in a new 16,000 square-foot production facility including 5,500 square feet dedicated to high class cleanrooms. The facility has a production capacity of 50,000 detectors per year. In 2005, the company plans to sell some 15,000 detectors and achieve a turnover of 30 millions Euros.
To request the technical data sheet or for any information, please contact:
Celia Millon-Lavarque
ULIS S.A.S
Z.I les Iles Cordées, BP 27
38113 Veurey-Voroize
E-mail : ulis@ulis-ir.com
Tel: + 33 (0)4 76 53 74 70
Fax: + 33 (0)4 76 53 74 80
Web: www.ulis-ir.com
or
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205 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 3740
Chicago, IL 60601
Tel: (312) 327-5260
Fax: (312) 327-5261
E-mail: contact.ftpo@ubifrance.fr
Contacts:
General Information:
ULIS S.A.S
Celia Millon-Lavarque
Z.I les Iles Cordées, BP 27
Veurey-Voroize 38113
USA
Phone: 33-0-4-76-53-74-70
FAX: 33-0-4-76-53-74-80
Company Information:
Name: French Technology Press Office, Inc.
Address: 205 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 3740
City: Chicago
State: IL
ZIP: 60601
Country: USA
Phone: 312-222-1235
FAX: 312-222-1237
http://www.esi-group.com
