IIT Gen 3 LUX3-6428W
The LUX3-6428W Gen 3 intensifier tube delivers superior resolution, low noise, and over 10,000 hours lifespan, making it ideal for advanced night vision goggles, weapon sights, and surveillance systems.
Description
Description
The LUX3-6428W is a high-performance Generation 3 image intensifier tube engineered for superior night vision applications.
Equipped with a GaAs photocathode and P43/P45 phosphor screen options, it ensures exceptional image clarity, sharp contrast, and reliable low-light amplification even under extreme conditions.
The tube delivers high resolution (up to 72 lp/mm), a signal-to-noise ratio exceeding 25, and long operational life with an MTTF of more than 10,000 hours.
Compact and robust, with dimensions optimized for integration (Ø 36.75 × 30.4 mm), the LUX3-6428W is ideally suited for night vision goggles, weapon sights, surveillance systems, and other professional-grade optical devices requiring outstanding performance and durability.
Product Introduction
This image intensifier tube is a 3rd-generation device featuring dual proximity focusing, micro channel gain, a built-in auto-gating power supply unit (PSU), and automatic brightness control (ABC). It offers an enhanced wavelength range of 400– 900 nm, delivers high starlight utilization efficiency, and exhibits excellent nearinfrared response. The tube is highly valuable for nighttime observation and other applications under extremely low-light conditions.
Features
Automatic Brightness Control (ABC)
Auto-Gating Power Supply Unit (PSU)
High Gain, Low Noise MCP
High Sensitivity Negative Electron Affinity (NEA) Photocathode: GaAs
Technical Specifications
| Model | LUX3-6428W |
| Description | Inverting 180° |
| Dimensions, mm | Ø 36.75-0.05 × 30.4±0.7 |
| Photocathode useful diameter, mm | 18 |
| Photocathode type | GaAs |
| Phosphor | P45 (also available in P43) |
| Material of input/output window | Glass thickness 5.6 mm / FOE inverting, concave |
| Parameters | Minimum |
| Luminous photocathode sensitivity, µA/lm min | 1900 |
| Radiant (850 nm), mA/W | 185 |
| Limiting resolution, lp/mm | 64 |
| Signal-to-noise ratio | 28 |
| Gain | 60000 |
| FOM | 1800 |
| Max. output brightness, cd/m² | 2–8 |
| E.B.I., µlx. max | 0.25 |
| Input voltage, V | 2–3.6 |
| Input current, mA. max | 25 |
| Weight, max | 80 |
| MTTF, h | 10000 |
Additional options
– Shock-Resistant Design (Shock, m/s² (g): 5,000 (500))
– Optional P43 / P45 Phosphor Types
– Various contacts type (Dual-Lead, Triple-Lead, Three-Wire, Pigtail)
Environmental Adaptability
– Operational temperature ±50°C.
– Relative humidity at t +40°C ~ 93%.
Manufacturer’s warranties:
– 1 year warranty from the date of purchase.
– Mean time to failure – not less than 10000 hours.
Purity of visual area
| Dark spots (Contrast >30%) Diameter, μm |
Number of allowable dark spots | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Φ < 5.6 mm | Φ 5.6 mm – Φ 14.7 mm | Φ 14.7 mm – Φ 17.5 mm | |
| > 200 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 150 ~ 200 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 75 ~ 150 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
Dimensional drawing
