Electrophysics® Expands Options for High-End Surveillance With the SunStar 600

Cutting-edge technologies combined to offer one of todays foremost low-light CCD cameras.

Fairfield, NJ (PRWEB) April 5, 2005 -- For demanding situations, high-end surveillance systems require more than just average low-light CCD cameras to provide nighttime images. When security is critical, facilities will rely on their systems to perform above par, no matter what the lighting conditions may be. The Electrophysics SunStar 600 is an ultra-low light camera that incorporates a high-performance CCD, featuring advanced on-chip signal processing. When integrated with surveillance systems, the SunStar 600 will assure that low-light and nighttime conditions will never be vulnerability.

Imaging in near total darkness is now as practical as ever, as the SunStar 600 features an ultra-low light sensitivity of 0.00001 lux. The on-chip amplifier overcomes the fundamental noise limitations of traditional on-chip charge to voltage conversion and off-chip video amplification stages. The camera converts photons to charge in the image area during the integration time period, then transfers the charge through the image store sections of the readout register prior to conversion to a voltage by the low noise output amplifier.

Low-light conditions should never be considered a weakness, especially for high-end security systems," said Jay Jones, Director of Night Vision Sales for Electrophysics. The SunStar 600 provides revolutionary night time imaging capabilities that facilities can depend on to enhance their 24-hour security details."

The SunStar 600 is not damaged by over exposure, as the fully automatic, on-chip gain control provides a high degree of flexibility to respond to changing light levels. The SunStar 600 can be used in bright conditions, like conventional CCD cameras, and transfer smoothly and rapidly to extremely demanding low-light situations, providing true 24-hour surveillance capability for a variety of applications, including airborne imaging, border patrol, force protection, asset protection and perimeter security. C-Mount compatible, the SunStar 600 can be used with number of lenses, allowing facilities to fine tune the camera per individual range requirements. In addition, a variety of camera housings are also available for specific environmental applications.

Headquartered in Fairfield, New Jersey, Electrophysics develops advanced near infrared, night vision and thermal imaging systems for use in a host of imaging applications. Since 1969, Electrophysics has maintained its focus on delivering products that reflect the companys exceptional engineering capabilities to meet specific real world demands while keeping pace with rapidly evolving imaging technologies. The Company has realized exceptional growth as a result of its customer-centric philosophy and remains firmly committed to continually innovating its products in order to enhance the experience of end-users. Electrophysics is vertically integrated with expertise in complex signal processing, optics, embedded software, PC software applications development and hardware design.

For additional information and full specifications, please visit the SunStar 600 product page at http://www.electrophysics.com/Browse/Brw_ProductLineCategory.asp?CategoryID=29&Area=NV

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