NNVT Generation 3 Image Intensifier Tubes

NNVT has recently expanded its product line with Generation 3 (Gen III) tubes—one of the very few true Gen 3, ITAR-free image intensifiers available on the civilian market. The Gen III NNVT tubes feature a Gallium Arsenide (GaAs) thin-filmed photocathode and are built to deliver exceptional low-light performance. The tubes come autogated and are available in White Phosphor (P-45) MX-10160 format, with Green Phosphor (P-43) versions coming soon. Their main advantage lies in their high luminance gain, with a minimum of 15,000 cd/(m²·lx)—far exceeding most tubes within the same price range. Thanks to their autogating, they perform reliably even in environments with fluctuating or higher ambient light. The Gen 3 NNVT tubes truly excel in very low-light conditions due to their high base gain, making them an excellent choice for users operating in remote or dark environments. While they outperform most Gen 2+ tubes in low light, they can exhibit slightly lower contrast in bright or urban lighting conditions—though still providing solid performance overall.

Average Specifications

• FOM: 1700–2100

• Resolution: 64 ± 4 lp/mm

• SNR: 27+

• Luminance Gain: 15,000+ cd/(m²·lx)

• EBI: ≤ 0.25

• Autogating: Yes

• Manual Gain Version Available: Yes (special order)

This Purchase Includes

• 1× NNVT Gen III Image Intensifier Tube with Spec Sheet