Glossary
OLED vs AMOLED vs LCOS Displays in Headsets
When we look through a thermal or digital device, we tend to think that all the quality depends on the exterior sensor. However, there is an intermediate component that can...
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Objective Lens: Does Size Matter (25mm, 35mm, 50mm)?
In the world of monoculars and scopes, the size of the front lens is one of the most visible specs. We often see models that differ only in this number:...
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Optical Zoom vs Digital Zoom: The Big Difference
When you review the technical sheet of a thermal scope or monocular, you will often see numbers like 2.5x-20x. This indicates the device’s magnification range. However, to avoid surprises when...
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Field of View (FOV): What Is It and How Is It Measured?
When choosing a thermal or night vision device, it is very easy to become fixated on the maximum detection range. However, there is one factor that will affect your day-to-day...
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Gen 2+ vs. Gen 3 Night Vision: A Real Comparison
What exactly are Gen 2 and Gen 3 tubes? The "heart" of any night vision device is its Image Intensifier Tube (IIT). This device is a vacuum system that converts...
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What is FFC (Flat Field Correction) and that "click"?
Discover what FFC is in thermal imaging, why your device makes a “click,” how it improves image quality, and the advantages of the shutterless system.
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Image Intensifier Tube: Operation and Types
Discover what an image intensifier tube (IIT) is, how professional night vision works, and why it makes a difference in advanced scopes.
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What Is a Microbolometer? The Heart of Your Camera
The microbolometer is the "eye" of your thermal camera. Unlike regular cameras that capture visible light, the microbolometer is a sensor designed to detect infrared radiation (heat). How does it...
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txt Pixel Pitch: 12 Microns vs 17 Microns in Thermal
Pixel Pitch (or pixel spacing) is measured in microns (µm) and indicates the distance between the center of one pixel and the center of the next in the thermal sensor....
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Sensor VOx vs a-Si: What Is Vanadium Oxide?
When reading the specifications of a modern thermal device, you will often come across the term 'VOx Sensor'. This component is the gold standard in today’s thermography, outperforming earlier technologies....
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