IIT Gen 3 LUX3-6830W
The LUX3-6830W Gen 3 Intensifier Tube delivers exceptional night vision with high sensitivity GaAs photocathode, Auto-Gating, and Automatic Brightness Control. Rugged, reliable, and long-lasting, it’s ideal for tactical, military, and law enforcement use.
Description
Description
The LUX3-6830W Intensifier Tube Generation 3 is an advanced night vision solution designed for professional-grade performance in low-light and extreme conditions. Equipped with a high-sensitivity GaAs photocathode and Negative Electron Affinity (NEA) technology, it delivers sharp resolution, high signal-to-noise ratio, and excellent contrast, ensuring clear and bright imaging even in complete darkness. With features such as Automatic Brightness Control (ABC), Auto-Gating Power Supply Unit (PSU), and robust shock-resistant design, the LUX3-6830W guarantees reliable operation across military, law enforcement, and tactical applications. Its compact form, long operational lifetime (over 10,000 hours), and environmental adaptability make it one of the most dependable intensifier tubes available for integration into night vision devices.
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 | LUX3-6830W |
| 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 | 68 |
| Signal-to-noise ratio | 30+ |
| Gain | 60000 |
| FOM | 2000 |
| 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
