The MX-10160A Image Intensifier Tubes are

designed for use in all night vision systems that

use an inverting tube, such as aviator goggles,

ground systems and weapon sights. Typically

it is used in the L-3 M949 Aviator Goggle system

but can also be used in other systems needing

inverted images.

The MX-10160A Gen III 18-mm image intensifier

is completely self-contained with an integral high-

voltage power supply. Equipped with automatic

brightness control (ABC), this power supply

provides constant output image brightness as

light levels increase. It also provides bright-source

protection to guard the tube against exposure

to high levels of light.

These Gen III image intensifier tubes consist of

a high-efficiency GaAs photocathode bonded to

a glass input window, a microchannel plate (MCP),

and a P-43 phosphor screen deposited on an

inverted output window.

The Gen III photocathode is very sensitive to

low-resolution levels of visible and near infrared

light. It also provides very high signal-to-noise

ratio for extended detection ranges in low-light

conditions.

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Transaero, inc.

35 Melville Park Road, Suite 100

Melville, NY, USA 11747

T 631.752.1240 F 631.752.1242

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MX-10160A Electro-Optical Systems Image Intensifier (1250 FOM) 18mm, Gen III

Performance parameters Specifications

Input Current mA (max) 35-40

Resolution Ip/mm (min) 64LP (min)

Resolution Highlight Ip/mm @20fc (min) 12

Photocathode Sensitivity 2856oK, UA/Im (min) 1,500 (min)

@830 nm, mA/W (min) 190

@880 nm, mA/W (min) 80

Signal to Noise Ratio 18:1 (min)

EBI @2x10-11 Im/cm2 2.5

Luminous Gain fl/fc @2x10-6fc 40K-70K

Output Brightness fl/fc @1 and 20 fc 2.0-4.0

Halo mm 1.25Ion Barrier

Output Brightness Uniformity @2856oK 3:1

MTF (Minimum) % @15.0 Ip/mm 61

@25.0 Ip/mm 38

Photocathode Diameter mm (min) 17.5

Reliability Standard Hrs (min) 10,000

Phosphor P43

Screen Quality**

Export of the commodities described herein is strictly prohibited without a valid export

license issued by the U.S. Department of State, Office of Defense Trade Controls,

prescribed in the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR), Title 22, Code

of Federal Regulations, Parts 120-130.

Physical parameters

Input Optic: Glass

Cathode Type: Gallium Arsenide

Image Output: Inverting

Weight grams: 98

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Maximum Spots Allowed in Each Zone

Spot Size (in.)Zones

.003 - .006

1 2 3

>.009

.006 - .009

Bright Spots

1.448 MAX

1.225 MAX

Anode

Zone 10.22 Dia

Zone 20.58 Dia

Zone 30.71 Dia

0 0 0

0 1 1

0 2 2