Cambridge, UK  May 6, 2009--- Thermoteknix recently unveiled its new Microcam™ long wave thermal imaging device.  Designed as a core for infrared imaging systems, the Microcam is the lightest miniature device of its kind and requires very little power to operate.

The shutterless 384 x 288 25µ pitch Microcam™ module was unveiled at the annual SPIE Defense, Security and Sensing Conference in Orlando, FL.  Visitors to the event were in awe of unit’s 26g feather-weight and 4x4cm board size.  They were even more impressed by its frugal <0.6 Watt power consumption – a full third less than that of the closest competing product.

Thermoteknix Managing Director, Dr. Richard Salisbury said,   "The market demands thermal imaging cameras and cores which achieve extremely low-powered, weight-critical, cost-sensitive performance and Microcam™ delivers on all counts.  Low power consumption and low size/weight translate directly into longer operation, greater range and increased portability – essential features for handheld, portable, UAV, night vision and sighting systems.

Thermoteknix’ unique XTi shutterless technology combined with the Microcam™ provide a solid state IR solution with no mechanical moving parts or interruption to vision. The Thermoteknix team are proud to continue our 25 year leading history of ground-breaking, state-of-the-art innovation with a camera that uses a quarter of the power of most IR cameras and leaves its nearest competitor dead in its tracks.  A wide range of Microcam™ cameras and cores will address the many vertical market applications for all users with this cutting edge technology."

For more information, visit www.thermoteknix.com.