Laser Warning Detectors

With our comprehensive range of threat detection systems, we continue to be a leader in innovating and manufacturing solutions for our foremost military personnel. Excelitas’ laser warning systems are designed for accurate threat detection and precise targeting with maximum resistance to interferences to minimize the likelihood of a false alarm. Case in point our EXACTD-362 detector, which has been designed to provide precise angle-of-arrival (AoA) information on incident light emitted by laser range finders, laser target designators, and active laser Electro-Optic (EO) systems. For unparalleled reliability and excellence in your chosen laser detection system, look to Excelitas’ reputation in advanced technological solutions for superior performance that protects our foremost military personnel.

A laser warning detector is a warning system used for passive defense in military applications. Their main purpose is to detect, analyze, and locate the direction of laser emissions within the 0.5 - 1.65 µm wavelength range. These systems typically consist of three subsystems, each with its own functions. The optical subsystem focuses and directs the incident laser beam radiation in order to transmit it toward the detector. Inside the detection subsystem, the optical system is transduced into a digital signal, which is then processed by the processor subsystem. This signal contains the characteristics of the laser radiation, which triggers a warning output and an appropriate countermeasure against laser-hostile threats. Depending on the characteristics, the system will determine whether it’s coming from a safe source or not.

Excelitas is the world leader in laser warning detectors through the unmatched excellence of the EXACTD series used on naval vessels, ground vehicles, and fixed or rotary wing aircraft Laser Warning Systems. The EXACTD platform is designed for laser warning systems to detect precise AoA information while providing the same capabilities on the installed system from direct and indirect scattered light. This information can be gathered from target designators, laser range finders, and active laser Electro-Optic (EO) systems. Learn more about our EXACTD series laser warning detectors below:

• EXACTD-332 Angle-of-Arrival Photodiode Module: The EXACTD-332 has a 3-bit Gray code design that allows the encoding of incident AoA with an angular resolution of ±6.0°, in either azimuth or elevation depending on the module’s orientation, over the ±45° field-of-view (FoV). It features a spectral sensitivity range of 500-1650 nm with low and high-sensitivity channels for a wide dynamic range in a small compact TO-8 can.
• EXACTD-362 Angle-of-Arrival Photodiode Module: The EXACT-362 has similar specifications to the 332 but comes with a 6-bit design for precise ±0.8˚ AoA accuracy in either azimuth or elevation angles. It has three reference channels provided in each photodiode array for baseline signal level determination.

Excelitas offers laser warning detectors that can be applied in any laser detection system with enhanced capabilities for the accurate detection of threats. These can be applied in the following applications:

•  Laser Warning Receiver Systems
• Position Determining Systems
• Direction Aids

Excelitas continues to provide the best, most innovative solutions to ensure our customers are equipped with reliable technologies that meet their exact requirements. Our laser warning systems are among the leading technologies that our customers can depend on to enhance their defense and combat capabilities. These technologies are available off-the-shelf and are suitable for a wide range of use cases. However, should you have specific requirements or special requests, we also provide bespoke manufacturing solutions to ensure that your exact specifications are met. Communicate your requirements with us, and we will make sure to apply the same standards of excellence to give you a reliable product.