Lynred, a global provider of high-quality infrared detectors for the aerospace, defense and commercial markets, has launched the Galatea MW, one of the most compact and low power consumption infrared (IR) detectors on the market. Its SWaP (Size, Weight and Power) design enhances the autonomy and performance of battery powered devices.

Galatea MW, which optimises the balance between performance and miniaturization, is suitable for applications where payload or mobility is critical, such as on Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs) and tactical infantry, such as Thermal Weapon Sights or Handheld Thermal Imaging (HHTI) equipment.

Says Jean-Yves Dussaud, Chief Marketing Officer of Lynred, ""Besides its small form factor, Galatea MW is easy to integrate, compatible with existing optics and user-friendly in every aspect. Initial feedback from customers underscores the confidence we have in the strong potential of this product."

Military tactical HHTI are becoming increasingly central to achieving strategic objectives in field operations, thus requiring equipment to be easily portable, reliable, and optimised for power management. 

Galatea was designed with these specifications in mind. To enable an overall reduction in equipment payload and a gain in mission autonomy, the IR detector features a cooled 15-micron mid-wavelength IR detector, with low power consumption, a lightweight frame, and equivalent volume to ease integration and improve ergonomics.