Santa Barbara Infrared (SBIR) offers blackbody sources with various sizes and temperature ranges on its blackbody systems with temperature ranges from -40°C to 1000°C supported and sizes from 1 inch to 12 inches. Blackbody radiation sources are designed for use as flood sources for non-uniformity correction or sensor calibration, and as differential sources for MRT, MTF, SiTF and other standard IR sensor characterisation tests. An optional new ultra-black surface coating – VANTABlack®-S-IR – can be applied to the source plate providing unprecedented emissivity on a flat plate blackbody system.
Our blackbody family includes seven different varieties to choose from. The Infinity family offers four types of precision blackbody systems and our extended area sources offer two additional types of precision blackbodies to support all levels of IR testing. Our latest Nightingale model is a body temperature reference (BTR) source that is purpose-designed for testing IR cameras deployed for human body temperature monitoring and fever detection.
Key Features:
Santa Barbara Infrared’s Infinity Series of Differential Blackbodies (DB Series) are designed to support the most critical IR testing requirements. The Infinity blackbodies offer the best performance available. Fast, stable, uniform, accurate and reliable, these blackbody systems provide performance enhancements and features that set them apart from previously available systems.
A key feature is the new iProbe from SBIR. This intelligent temperature sensor is calibrated independently of the blackbody system. To re-calibrate the system you need only exchange the probe with a recently calibrated one. No special equipment is required thus minimizing downtime. Additionally, an optional new ultra-black surface coating – VANTABLACK®S-IR – can be applied to the source plate providing unprecedented emissivity on a flat plate blackbody system.
Our blackbody radiation sources are designed for use as flood sources for non-uniformity correction or sensor calibration, and as differential sources for MRT, MTF, SiTF and other standard IR sensor characterization tests.
Key Features:
SBIR’s Infinity Dual Differential Blackbody Systems (DDB Series) are designed for applications requiring the precision and versatility provided by two separate blackbodies. Two-point correction of infrared detectors, radiometric calibration of IR target projectors and simulators, and high precision system-level testing all use dual sources to improve accuracy and reduce test time. The temperature control circuitry of the two blackbodies is shared, eliminating the bulk and expense of two controllers, and greatly improving the accuracy of the differential temperature control.
The temperature controller allows the absolute temperature of both blackbodies to be controlled independently. Alternately, the temperature of source 2 can be controlled with respect to source 1. Another key feature is the new iProbe from SBIR. This intelligent temperature sensor is calibrated independently of the blackbody system. To re-calibrate the system you need only exchange the probe with a recently calibrated one. No special equipment is required thus minimizing downtime
These instruments are built using the same architecture as SBIR’s DB Series Blackbodies, and thus exhibit the superior accuracy, stability, and ease of use as SBIR’s other Infinity systems. An optional new ultra-black surface coating –VANTABLACK®S-IR – can be applied to the source plates providing unprecedented emissivity on a flat plate blackbody system.
These dual blackbodies integrate easily with SBIR’s reflective-target collimators and target wheels to create turnkey IR target projectors.
Key Features:
Santa Barbara Infrared’s Infinity Series of absolute temperature only blackbody systems (EX Series) are designed to support the most critical infrared (IR) testing requirements. The Infinity blackbodies offer the best performance available. Fast, stable, uniform, accurate and reliable, these blackbody systems provide performance enhancements and features that set them apart from previously available systems. An optional new ultra-black surface coating – VANTABLACK®S-IR – can be applied to the source plate providing unprecedented emissivity on a flat plate blackbody system.
A key feature is the new iProbe from SBIR. This intelligent temperature sensor is calibrated independently of the blackbody system. To re-calibrate the system you need only exchange the probe with a recently calibrated one. No special equipment is required thus minimizing downtime. Our EX Blackbody Series is designed for use as a flood source for non-uniformity correction and for calibration of IR sensors.
Key Features:
The SBIR Infinity EXLT Series Extended Area Low-Temperature Blackbody Source is designed for applications where temperatures below the 0°C limit of standard blackbodies must be generated. This blackbody system can achieve temperatures as low as -40°C in an uncontrolled lab environment. For applications such as low-background flood mode testing of detectors, the Model EXLT can eliminate the need for expensive and cumbersome temperature chambers or other special provisions to achieve these cold backgrounds.
A recirculating refrigerated bath cools the blackbody to approximately the desired temperature using a proprietary fluid. Then a sophisticated electronic control system and an array of thermoelectric coolers control the blackbody surface precisely at the desired setpoint. The EXLT Series includes all of the components needed for operation: blackbody, refrigerated bath, temperature controller, cables, and hoses. Operation of the system is straightforward, and maintenance is minimal.
A key feature is the new iProbe from SBIR. This intelligent temperature sensor is calibrated independently of the blackbody system. To re-calibrate the system you need only exchange the probe with a recently calibrated one. No special equipment is required thus minimizing downtime. Additionally, an optional new ultra-black surface coating –VANTABLACK®S-IR – can be applied to the source plate providing unprecedented emissivity on a flat plate blackbody system.
The EXLT is a low cost, easy-to-use solution for applications requiring a low temperature blackbody source.
Key Features:
The 4000 Series extended area blackbodies feature a 50ºC to 600ºC range, precise temperature control and a unique and uniform Lambertian emitting surface. These units are ideal for use as calibration source references, large area uniform flood sources and for backlighting targets.
They are designed for use in laboratory, production and depot environments and are easily integrated into automated, multi-function test benches. Each system includes a calibrated blackbody head, separate controller, cabling and a user’s manual.
Key Features:
The 4100 High Temperature Cavity Blackbody operates from 50°C to 1000°C absolute temperature. It is built around an innovative cavity design that significantly improves both uniformity and slew rate of the blackbody system while simultaneously improving test accuracy and reducing test times.
The 4100 also incorporates the many advantages found across SBIR’s entire blackbody product line including: more stable and accurate temperature control, quick and easy blackbody interchangeability, non-critical cabling, multi-function controller, high immunity to EMI, ease of calibration and easy integration into a larger test system. The 4100 High Temperature Cavity Blackbody is an ideal choice for applications where high temperature and high performance are a requirement.
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