MISGAV, Israel — June 08, 2026 : Semi Conductor Devices (SCD) has expanded its infrared (IR) detector portfolio with new and upgraded solutions designed for loitering munitions, guided weapons, missile seekers, and autonomous systems.
The company said the expanded product range is aimed at meeting growing demand for sensors capable of operating in high-dynamic environments while supporting rapid target acquisition and simplified integration into a variety of defense platforms. The detectors are intended to help defense integrators improve situational awareness, reduce sensor activation times, and lower development risks for both new and existing systems.
SWIFT-EI Upgraded for Low-Visibility Operations
SCD has upgraded its SWIFT-EI short-wave infrared (SWIR) module for operations in environments affected by smoke, dust, and low-light conditions.
The company said SWIFT-EI is the first SWIR detector to incorporate an advanced read-out integrated circuit (ROIC) with an independent neuromorphic imaging stream for event detection. The detector supports frame rates of up to 1,600 frames per second and is designed to reduce processing requirements while enabling asynchronous laser pulse detection (ALPD), hostile fire indication (HFI), and platform stabilization.
Pelican and Blackbird 640 for High-Speed Seeker Applications
For missile seekers and guided munitions operating in demanding flight conditions, SCD is offering its Joule-Thomson (JT) cooled mid-wave infrared (MWIR) detectors from the Pelican and Blackbird 640 families.
According to the company, these detectors are optimized for rapid target lock and long-range imaging while simplifying integration into both legacy and next-generation seeker systems.
Sparrow HD Supports Long-Range Targeting
SCD also highlighted its Sparrow and Sparrow HD MWIR detectors, which are designed for standoff targeting and long-range identification missions.
The Sparrow HD is a 5-micron MWIR detector module developed to meet low size, weight, and power (SWaP) requirements. The system is intended for use in loitering munitions, remote weapon stations, airborne payloads, and perimeter defense networks.
The company noted that thousands of Sparrow-family detectors are deployed worldwide each year, providing a scalable and field-proven solution for defense programs.
Robin LWIR Designed for Agile Platforms
The newly introduced Robin family of 12-micron uncooled long-wave infrared (LWIR) detectors is intended for next-generation loitering munitions and effectors operating without mechanical stabilization.
Built on vanadium oxide (VOx) microbolometer technology, the Robin series features a thermal time constant of less than seven milliseconds. SCD said this enables stable, blur-free thermal imagery during rapid maneuvers while reducing reliance on gimbals and complex stabilization hardware.
The expanded portfolio covers SWIR, MWIR, and LWIR spectral bands, supporting applications ranging from autonomous drones and missile seekers to long-range intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) systems. According to SCD, the portfolio is designed to address key challenges including motion-induced blur, integration complexity, rapid target acquisition, and scalable production requirements for modern defense systems.
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