SBIR (Santa Barbara Infrared)

Santa Barbara Infrared, Inc. (SBIR) is a globally recognized technology leader delivering high-precision electro-optical test solutions for the characterization, calibration, and validation of visible, infrared (IR), and laser systems. With target projection systems spanning from UV to long-wave infrared (LWIR), along with blackbody sources, collimators, integrating spheres, and automation software, SBIR provides a reliable test infrastructure across the full lifecycle of military, aerospace, and commercial sensor programs.

End-to-End Test and Calibration Solutions for Electro-Optical and IR Systems

Santa Barbara Infrared, Inc. (SBIR) delivers modular and scalable solutions covering all components of the electro-optical test ecosystem. Designed for laboratory, production line, depot-level, and field testing, these systems meet the demands of modern EO/IR programs that require high accuracy, repeatability, and automation. SBIR products are built on a user-friendly, long-life architecture that integrates seamlessly into automated test systems.

Infrared Testing Reference Standard

Milli-Kelvin-Level Stability

Realistic Scenes and Realistic Testing

Proven Performance in HIL Testing

End-to-End Solution for Electro-Optical Testing

Blackbody and Radiometric Source Systems

Santa Barbara Infrared, Inc. (SBIR) designs and manufactures the industry’s most stable, uniform, and highest-emissivity blackbody radiometric sources.

  • Temperature ranges from –60 °C to 1000 °C
  • Milli-Kelvin temperature stability
  • Optional VANTABLACK® S-IR coating

These systems are used as reference standards for the precise calibration of thermal cameras, IR detectors, and missile seeker heads. SBIR collimators and integrating sphere systems provide high uniformity and accuracy across the visible to SWIR spectrum, playing a critical role in low-light testing, multispectral sensor validation, and boresight alignment tests.

Santa Barbara Infrared, Inc. Standard Electro-Optical Test Equipment for IR, Visible, and Laser System Test & Calibration
Santa Barbara Infrared, Inc. Portable Infrared Test and Measurement System for EO/IR Sensor Calibration and Field Testing
Santa Barbara Infrared, Inc. MIRAGE XL Infrared Scene Projector and Collimator System Used in HIL Testing for Missile Seeker Heads and EO/IR Sensors
Santa Barbara Infrared, Inc. EO Test System with Target and Test Modules for Electro-Optical and Infrared Sensor Characterization
Santa Barbara Infrared, Inc. Modular EO/IR Test Platform Developed for Infrared Detector and FPA Testing

Why Choose SBIR?

Santa Barbara Infrared, Inc. (SBIR) brings more than 35 years of proven expertise in electro-optical testing.

  • Over 35 years of electro-optical test experience
  • Full-spectrum coverage from UV to LWIR
  • Industry leadership in HIL and missile seeker testing
  • High accuracy, stability, and repeatability
  • ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturing infrastructure

SBIR is not just a product supplier in the electro-optical test domain, but a trusted solution partner for complex and mission-critical sensor programs.