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NEWS & EVENTS L-3 Infrared Products Launches 17 Micron Technology The Next Generation of Uncooled Thermal Imaging DALLAS, Texas, October 27, 2009 – L-3 Infrared Products (IRP) announces the launch of the first commercially available, high-resolution Thermal-Eye Series 17-640 thermal imager. The advanced image processing technology offers greater thermal sensitivity, extensive customization, and sharper images with a unique wafer-level packaging that is the smallest and lightest in the world. “The launch of our 17-640 microbolometer technology underscores L-3’s commitment to developing products that enable our customers to compete in a market demanding increased capability and reduced system size and weight,” said Don Rodrigues, vice president and general manager of L-3 IRP. “This unmatched technology will enhance our product portfolio and expand the application space.” As part of the “Series 17” product family that includes the 1024 and 320 17µm technologies, the 17-640 has a high-performance amorphous silicon uncooled IR sensor with a fast response time and advanced imaging processing . The reduced size also increases flexibility. Optics can be smaller and lighter and still achieve the same range performance as a 25µm offering. Available in three configurations, the 17-640 can be purchased with or without a lens in analog or digital format. The dual mini no-lens configuration is ideal for solutions that require a small form factor. For optics, there are three field-of-view options: 14°, 28°, and 55° lens. The user interface is sophisticated and designed for OEM customization. It has a programmable electronic zoom sequence, expansion port for video processing and real-time control of touch up parameters. The compact and more advanced 17-640 thermal imaging module creates a path for smaller hands-free systems, weapon sights or fixed cameras. “For military applications, range and resolution are as important as size, weight and power. The 17-640 gives L-3 Infrared Products a significant advantage in the thermal imaging market due to its image quality, lightweight materials, compact design and range of detection,” said Russ Camacho, vice president of sales and marketing. For more information on the Thermal-Eye Series 17-640, go to www.L-3Com.com/IRP or contact us at 1-800-990-3275. About L-3 Communications Headquartered in New York City, L-3 Communications employs over 66,000 people worldwide and is prime contractor in aircraft modernization and maintenance, C3ISR (Command, Control, Communications, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance) systems and government services. L-3 is also a leading provider of high technology products, subsystems and systems. The company reported 2008 sales of $14.9 billion. To learn more about L-3, please visit the company’s Web site at www.L-3Com.com. Safe Harbor Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 Except for historical information contained herein, the matters set forth in this news release are forward-looking statements. Statements that are predictive in nature, that depend upon or refer to events or conditions or that include words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “will,” “could” and similar expressions are forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements set forth above involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from any such statement, including the risks and uncertainties discussed in the company’s Safe Harbor Compliance Statement for Forward-looking Statements included in the company’s recent filings, including Forms 10-K and 10-Q, with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The forward-looking statements speak only as of the date made, and the company undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements. |
