what's the relationship among SNR, FOM and Resolution?


Sales Engineer: Grace Gao

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    As we all known, SNR, FOM and Resolution are three quite important parameters we should pay attention to when we want to select a high-performance night vision binoculars. So what do these three parameters represent? what's the relationship among SNR, FOM and Resolution? Let me give you guys a detailed introduction.


    Resolution refers to the ability of a measurement or display system to resolve details. Refers to the "sharpness" of the image. The higher the resolution, the better the image quality and the more details it can show. Two different resolution you can choose for PVS7 night vision goggles, 48-58lp/mm or 57- 64lp/mm which both can offer a clear imaging effetcs.


    SNR refers to the ratio of useful signal power to noise or interference power within a system or signal. It is typically used to measure the clarity or reliability of a signal. A higher SNR indicates that the signal is stronger relative to the noise, making it easier to detect or analyze. It is used to compare the intensity of the desired signal to the intensity of background noise. The higher the signal-to-noise ratio, the stronger the night vision device's ability to resist external interference, the smaller the noise and distortion of the image, and the clearer the image. The SNR of our PVS7 night vision goggles is 18-25dB.

    Figure of Merit is a comprehensive evaluation metric that usually integrates multiple parameters and factors. Its definition and calculation methods can vary across different applications and industries. FOM is used to compare and assess the performance advantages of different systems or devices, aiding decision-makers in making informed choices. The larger the value, the clearer the image. Currently, the FOM of PVS7 night vision goggles ranges from 1400 to 2000.


    You can multiply the value of SNR and the value of resolution to get the FOM.


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