Eurosatory 2014: Excelitas Show a Range of High-Performance Technology Solutions on the Qioptiq Stand at Eurosatory

Excelitas Technologies, a global technology leader focused on delivering innovative, customised optoelectronics to OEMs seeking high-performance technology solutions, announced the availability of a raft of defence technology solutions including new laser diodes for eye safe laser range finders, ignition safety devises, sensors for laser warning, quadrant photodiodes for semi-active laser seekers and avalanche photodiodes for LRF and LIDAR. These are available to view on the Qioptiq stand K521 in the UK Pavilion.

“Excelitas has listened to the defence industry’s needs and the development of these products demonstrating our ability to deliver technologically advanced products for demanding situations,” said Doug Benner, Executive Vice President, Defence and Aerospace, Excelitas Technologies. “Whether through commercial off-the-shelf or custom-built products, we are unwavering in our commitment to providing our defence customers with a wide range of solutions including laser seeker optics, laser detection sensors and other munitions technologies.”

Ignition Safety Device

Thanks to its expertise in Low Energy Exploding Foil Initiators (LEEFI) Excelitas Technologies is the leader for immune ignition systems.

Successfully supplying fully immune Ignition Safety Devices (ISD) as well as Rocket Motor Initiators (RMI) and Through Bulkhead Initiators (TBI) This range of ISDs, RMIs, and TBIs are immune to fire, ESD, shocks, bullet impact, etc and are manufactured in volume to deliver a cost effective solution.

New Laser Diode for Eye Safe Laser Range Finder

The laser Range Finder market for Defence applications has moved to wavelengths that are eye safe, in the 1550nm band. To support this market with ever improved performances Excelitas Technologies is working on a new generation of Pulsed laser Diode Emitters. The new generation can provide more than 90W peak optical power with drive current as low as 40A.

Avalanche Photodiode for LRF And LIDAR

Excelitas Technologies, a pioneer and leader for Avalanche Photodiodes (APD), is developing the APD based receivers for laser Range Finder and LIDAR applications.

The new generation of APD receivers for LRF and LIDAR includes an integrated hybrid amplifier with improved damage level. The hybrid preamplifier solution provides a lower readout noise and faster response by amplifying the APD output with no added inductance and with a perfect impedance matching.

Sensors for Laser Warning 

The need for military platforms to detect and identify incoming lasers is growing evermore vital. Laser Warning Systems are increasingly installed on helicopters, aircrafts, navy ships and ground vehicles. The location accuracy of the laser threat is a critical parameter to generate an efficient countermeasure or counter-action with standard systems providing 10 to 15 degree resolution.

Excelitas Technologies, a leading optronics manufacturer, has developed the HARLID, a sensor solution for Laser Warning Systems with 1 degree angular resolution. The HARLID production has been automatised for better reliability. This automation has increased production capacity with the HARLID now available for volume production.

Quadrant Photodiode for Semi-Active Laser Seeker

In the context of current and future conflicts, munitions require precision terminal guidance for higher efficiency and minimised collateral damage. Semi-Active Laser (SAL) terminal guidance is increasingly popular for new programs as well as IN upgrade kits for incumbent munitions.

Excelitas Technologies, a world-leading photodiode manufacturer, delivers the YAG series of quadrant sensors for SAL. It offers sensitivity at the laser guidance wavelength of 1064nm, as well as fast rise times providing cost effective reliability.

Excelitas Technologies is a global technology leader focused on delivering innovative, customised solutions to meet the lighting, detection and other high-performance technology needs of OEM customers. From medical lighting to analytical instrumentation, clinical diagnostics, industrial, safety and security, and aerospace and defence applications, Excelitas Technologies is committed to enabling customers' success in their end-markets. Excelitas Technologies has approximately 5,000 employees in North America, Europe and Asia, serving customers across the world.