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December 4th 2009

Amplification Technologies Innovative Detectors for Low-level Signals

BFi OPTiLAS and Amplification Technologies Inc, a subsidiary of Powersafe technology (PSFT), are proud to announce their exclusive European Distribution Partnership.
BFi OPTiLAS is the largest Photonic distributor in Europe and Amplification Technologies has developed a new approach for the detection of low-level signals - multichannel Discrete Amplification (DA) - that allows the simultaneous attainment of very high gain, high speed and ultra-low excess noise in a silicon or InGaAs device.

The Discrete Amplification (DA) involves three basic functions: Distributing individual signal electrons into a separate independent amplification channel, Amplifying each individual signal electron in a separate channel to a readable charge packet and Reading the amplified charge packets.
The benefits of that unique technology include Single photon level sensitivity, Wide spectral range, Relatively flat spectral sensitivity curve, Excellent voltage and thermal stability, High photon detection efficiency, Wide dynamic range, Fast response, high reliability and low production cost.

It can provide a new performance level to many applications such as PET Scanners, Medical Imaging, Fluorescence Detection, High Energy Physics, Spectroscopy, Biological Sensors, Ladar and Lidar, Homeland Security, Confocal Microscopy, Night Vision and many others.

About PowerSafe Technology Corp. (PSFT) Based in New York, PowerSafe Technology Inc. (www.psftinc.com), through its wholly owned subsidiary Amplification Technologies, (www.ampti.net) seeks to transform the field of low-level signal detection. The company’s patented platform semiconductor technology has the potential to offer unparalleled and far-reaching benefits to industries such as medical diagnostics, drug development, scientific instrumentation and homeland security. The technology has been successfully used to develop extremely sensitive detectors of low levels of light and the company believes its detectors will be used in many existing applications as well as open up new markets. ATI’s technology is patented to encompass detection of signals other than light, and could in principle be used to create highly sensitive biological, radiological, electrical, and chemical sensors.

March 14th 2008

Directed-Perception High-performance Low-cost Pan&Tilt Platforms

BFi OPTiLAS is distributing in all Europe the Pan&Tilt Platforms made in USA by Directed Perception. The Pan&Tilt devices can be used for multiple usage like computer-controlled positioning of lasers, microwave antennas, thermal cameras, video cameras, IP cameras, and more for harsh all weather environments.

Directed Perception's pan & tilt devices offer high speed, precision, durability, and small form factors. Directed Perception serves systems integrators and OEMs in mission-critical applications including surveillance, sensor fusion, automated detection and tracking, robotics, communications, border security, and automated test in military and aerospace.

There are currently 3 models, the PTU-D47, very small form factor, which can handle up to 4kg payload at speed up to 300°/second, the new PTU-D100, compact form factor, can handle up to 10kg payload at speed up to 150°/second, and the PTU-D300, medium form factor, can handle up to 20kg payload at speed up to 100°/second. All 3 models are available with the 360° continuous rotation (slip-rings), Low-cost 3-axis gyrostabilization, Geo-pointing module / GPS and IP-network interface.

February 16th 2009

TELOPS: Hyperspectral Thermal Imager

BFi OPTiLAS is proud to announce a European partnership agreement has been signed with Telops.

Hyperspectral Spectroradiometers
FIRST Hyper-Cam is a lightweight and compact hyperspectral-imaging sensor using FT-IR technology. It provides unparalleled spatial and spectral information about the IR targets under measurement.
With its integrated calibration system and electronics FIRST Hyper-Cam can be used in a standalone (and unmanned) configuration for over 24hrs.
The standard hardware interfaces make the sensor easy to use. The unit is Compact and portable for field use and provides: Wide field-of-view and high spatial resolution, Variable spectral resolution, down to 0.25 cm-1 , Integrated calibration targets that ensure accurate measurements, Simultaneous visible imaging.

Applications include:
    Airborne
  • Hyperspectral mapping of the ground or atmosphere
    Military
  • Standoff chemical detection and identification
  • Signatures of rockets, missiles and flares
    Environmental
  • Leak detection
  • Pollution monitoring
  • Forest fire monitoring
    Research/Lab
  • Geology/minerology studies
  • Surface and emissivity studies
  • Gaseous cloud studies
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