The most common image quality problems in military, security and surveillance applications are loss of contrast and colour due to aerosols such as haze, smoke, fog and dust, especially at longer viewing distances. Loss of detail in shadows and highlights due to uneven lighting, and noise, typically due to insufficient light.

Based on a powerful hardware combination of RISC processors and DSPs, combined with Pixon Imaging's proprietary and patented image processing algorithms, the PX50 Series devices allow rapid, cost effective adaptation to a variety of real-time image processing applications.

The PX40PCB provides a solution to real-time video image processing needs in applications such as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and portable or mobile systems. Its exceptionally small form factor (5 x 7.5cm), low power consumption and rugged design make it ideal for use in systems where size and power constraints preclude the use of box level components. The PX40PCB is designed to operate over an ambient temperature range of -40 degrees to +85 degrees Celsius and is resistant to shock and vibration, making it an ideal choice for image processing in extreme environments.