The Sparrow is based on SCD's 640x512 10 μm FPA with mature XBn HOT (High Operating Temperature) technology, operating at 150K and combining multiple advanced capabilities to enable extremely high-quality images.
The Sparrow enables implementation of new operational capabilities for a wide range of applications that would otherwise have to rely on larger, heavier sensors that consume a lot of power, and at a higher cost. Such applications include hand-held sensors, tactical UAV mini payloads, armored vehicle sights, sniper thermal weapon sights, perimeter security sensors and more.
Additional unique capabilities of the Sparrow include a digital ROIC, a linear cooler with high-reliability and performance, integrated smart electronics which support the cooler, FPA control and built-in image processing, such as NUC, BPR, DRC, noise reduction and more.
