Image Intensifier Tubes

Within Exosens, Photonis is the world leader in the design and manufacturing of image intensifier tubes. Photonis provides a comprehensive range of innovative products through cutting-edge technology which meets the need of soldiers in low light conditions. Photonis 4G+ image intensifier tubes meet the stringent requirements of modern warfare at night to deliver end-users the highest possible performance in all field conditions. This technology offers extended bandwidth for high image quality in all environment, an ultra-fast auto-gating and a small halo providing more details around light sources. As well, thanks to the enhanced FOM (Figure Of Merit) performance and the extended sensitivity of 4G+, operators benefit from the widest range in all types of environment (desert, snow, forests, urban landscapes...)While it is important to maintain the best performance of an image intensifier in all light conditions, it is nearly equally important to make this opto-electronic system as easy and comfortable to use in battlefield conditions allowing effective soldiers to operate safely. Thanks to its expertise, Photonis was the first manufacturer in the world to develop white phosphor image intensifier tubes and is also the only company to offer a 16mm format tube. A new standard which enabled the design of modern, lighter and smaller night vision binoculars. Available in a 16mm format, the 4G technology has become Photonis’ high runner over the last 10 years and is today the benchmark in all major European Land Forces programs and around the world. 4G image intensifier tube is a more affordable version than 4G+ while maintaining a high level of performance, high image quality and long detection ranges in the most challenging light conditions: brightness of equipment, longevity of intensifier tubes, ability to see farther in increasingly low levels of darkness and very fast auto-gating. With the broader availability of night vision devices, the challenge is to have the best performance image intensifier-based equipment that is always more efficient than the one of the opposing forces.