Data about ISS Night Vision units

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The Heart of Night Vision - the Image Intensifier Tube

At the heart of all night vision devices lies the image intensifier tube. ISS can provide a wide range of tubes for all applications.

Our Tubes are ALL from reputable industry leading suppliers and are

available with a Certificate of Conformance if required.

 
Parameter
SuperGen
XR4
XD5
Gen 3

 

 

 

Generation

2+
2+
2+
3
 
 




 
 

Onyx Option
White Phosphor

No
Yes
Yes
No
 
 




 
 

Auto Gating

No
Option
Yes
No
 
 




 
 

Gain

30,000
to
55,000
30,000
to
55,000
30,000
to
55,000
40,000
Typical
 
 




 
 

Resolution (lp/mm)

51lp/mm
64 lp/mm
72lp/mm
64lp/mm
 
 




 
 

Signal to Noise Ratio

21
23
28
TBA
 
 




 
 

Figure of Merit

~1100
~1500
~2000
TBA
 
 




 
 

Reliability

10,000 Hrs
15,000 Hrs
15000 Hrs
TBA
 
 




 
 

Tornado Compatible

Yes
Yes
Yes
No
 
 




 
 

Fury Compatible

Yes
Yes
Yes
No
 
 




 
 

GT 14 Compatible

Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
 

Please note: ISS can supply other tubes upon request.

All Night Vision Products are subject to UK Export Regulations