Xenics improves SWIR detector quality by lowering dark current

Xenics, Europe's leading developer and manufacturer of advanced infrared detectors, cameras and customized imaging solutions from the SWIR to the LWIR realm Xenics has recently increased production capabilities, added extra clean room space, reviewed processing techniques and modernized equipment.
First evidence of this improved and upgraded manufacturing process is the significant reduction of dark current in our standard InGaAs SWIR detectors.

The detectors with improved dark current performance will first be introduced in the Bobcat 640 cameras and Cheetah TE3 camera. Later on, these detectors will find their way into all InGaAs SWIR cameras, including the vSWIR (visible enhanced short-wave infrared) models with extended response into the visible range.

Open PDF File - MKT 2018 PR002 R001 Xenics improves SWIR detector quality by lowering dark current

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Demonstrations in Australia and New Zealand

The demonstrations are planned in the period of June – August, and some of the equipment may be available for short trial and rent. Contact us for details.

We are planning to demonstrate the following equipment in Australia and New Zealand:

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Wildcat 640 Series

Small, high performance InGaAs camera with low noise and high dynamic range

The Wildcat 640 series is based on an in-house developed, temperature stabilised InGaAs detector with a 640 x 512 pixel resolution.

The Wildcat 640 cameras are offered with high frame rate of up to 220 Hz.

The camera comes with a CameraLink or USB3 Vision interface and features low weight and power.

The Wildcat 640 is suitable for SWIR hyperspectral imaging, semiconductor inspection and laser beam analysis.

Benefits & Features

• Frame rate up to 220 Hz
• High dynamic range
• Low noise and low dark current
• CameraLink or USB3 Vision interfacing options

Mechanical Specifications

	Wildcat 640 CL 100	Wildcat 640 U3V 100	Wildcat 640 CL 200	Wildcat 640 U3V 200
Approximate dimensions - excluding lens [width x height x length] [mm]	55 x 55 x 72	55 x 55 x 91.5	55 x 55 x 72	55 x 55 x 91.5
Weight [gr] - excluding lens	316	358	316	358
Optical interface	C-mount or M42	C-mount or M42	C-mount or M42	C-mount or M42
Connector USB	-	USB 3.0 type micro-B	-	USB 3.0 type micro-B
Connector CameraLink	Standard SDR	-	Standard SDR	-
Connector power/trigger/serial command	Lemo 1B.310 (unified connector)	Lemo 1B.310 (unified connector)	Lemo 1B.310 (unified connector)	Lemo 1B.310 (unified connector)

Environmental & Power Specifications

	Wildcat 640 CL 100	Wildcat 640 U3V 100	Wildcat 640 CL 200	Wildcat 640 U3V 200
Operating case temperature [°C]	From -40 to +70	From -40 to +70	From -40 to +70	From -40 to +70
Storage temperature [°C]	From -40 to +85	From -40 to +85	From -40 to +85	From -40 to +85
Power consumption [W]	<5	<6	TBD	TBD
Power supply voltage	DC 12 V	DC 12 V	DC 12 V	DC 12 V
Shock	40 g, 11 ms, according to MIL-STD810G	40 g, 11 ms, according to MIL-STD810G	40 g, 11 ms, according to MIL-STD810G	40 g, 11 ms, according to MIL-STD810G
Vibration	5 g [20 to 2000 Hz], according to MIL-STD810G	5 g [20 to 2000 Hz], according to MIL-STD810G	5 g [20 to 2000 Hz], according to MIL-STD810G	5 g [20 to 2000 Hz], according to MIL-STD810G
IP rating	IP40	IP40	IP40	IP40
Regulatory compliance	CE	CE	CE	CE

Electro-Optical Specifications

	Wildcat 640 CL 100	Wildcat 640 U3V 100	Wildcat 640 CL 200	Wildcat 640 U3V 200
Image format [pixels]	640 x 512	640 x 512	640 x 512	640 x 512
Pixel pitch [µm]	20	20	20	20
Detector type	InGaAs photodiode array with CTIA ROIC	InGaAs photodiode array with CTIA ROIC	InGaAs photodiode array with CTIA ROIC	InGaAs photodiode array with CTIA ROIC
Sensor temperature stabilization	TE cooler	TE cooler	TE cooler	TE cooler
Integration type	Snapshot - global shutter	Snapshot - global shutter	Snapshot - global shutter	Snapshot - global shutter
Active area and diagonal [mm]	12.8 x 10.24 [diagonal 16.4]	12.8 x 10.24 [diagonal 16.4]	12.8 x 10.24 [diagonal 16.4]	12.8 x 10.24 [diagonal 16.4]
Optical fill factor	100%	100%	100%	100%
Spectral range [nm]	900 - 1700	900 - 1700	900 - 1700	900 - 1700
Quantum efficiency	~80% [typical peak value]	~80% [typical peak value]	~80% [typical peak value]	~80% [typical peak value]
Gain modes	High Gain [HG] & High Dynamic Range [HDR]	High Gain [HG] & High Dynamic Range [HDR]	High Gain [HG] & High Dynamic Range [HDR]	High Gain [HG] & High Dynamic Range [HDR]
Full well capacities [electrons]	110k [HG] & 600k [HDR]	110k [HG] & 600k [HDR]	110k [HG] & 600k [HDR]	110k [HG] & 600k [HDR]
Read noise [electrons]	80 [HG] & 250 [HDR]	80 [HG] & 250 [HDR]	80 [HG] & 250 [HDR]	80 [HG] & 250 [HDR]
Dark current [electrons/second]	<100k [at 288K sensor temp]	<100k [at 288K sensor temp]	<100k [at 288K sensor temp]	<100k [at 288K sensor temp]
Read out mode	ITR	ITR	ITR	ITR
Pixel operability	>99%	>99%	>99%	>99%
Preconfigured exposure time range [ms]	HG: 0.5 ms & 5 ms; HDR: 0.5 ms & 5 ms	HG: 0.5 ms & 5 ms; HDR: 0.5 ms & 5 ms	HG: 0.5 ms & 5 ms; HDR: 0.5 ms & 5 ms	HG: 0.5 ms & 5 ms; HDR: 0.5 ms & 5 ms
Max frame rate [Hz] [full frame]	110	110	220	220
Region of interest	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Min region size [pixels]	Min 1032 pixels	Min 1032 pixels	Min 1032 pixels	Min 1032 pixels
Max frame rate [Hz] [min region size]	>1 kHz	>1 kHz	>1 kHz	>1 kHz
Command and control	CameraLink Base	USB 3 Vision	CameraLink Base	USB 3 Vision
Digital output format	CameraLink Base (16 bit)	USB 3 Vision (16 bit)	CameraLink Base (16 bit)	USB 3 Vision (16 bit)
Trigger	2 trigger in & 2 trigger out - LVCMOS 3.3 V	2 trigger in & 2 trigger out - LVCMOS 3.3 V	2 trigger in & 2 trigger out - LVCMOS 3.3 V	2 trigger in & 2 trigger out - LVCMOS 3.3 V

Software & Accessories

Software

Our standard IR software, Xeneth, is included with this camera. Find Out More

Lenses

Our cameras are compatible with a wide variety of lenses.

We do not manufacture our own lenses, but instead offer a variety of third-party lenses that can be purchased directly from us. We guarantee compatibility for any lenses purchased directly from Xenics.

Frame Grabbers

The Xenics product range includes several products that require a frame grabber card to connect the camera to a PC.

The Euresys GRABLINK full, Imperx VCE-CLEX01 and National Instruments PCIe-1433 frame grabbers are fully integrated in Xeneth and the Xeneth SDK. This means that you can use Xeneth software both to control the camera and to grab images making abstraction of the proprietary frame grabber software.

Other frame grabbers properly integrating the CameraLink and GigE Vision protocol can be used in Xeneth and the Xeneth SDK, however only for command and control of the camera. To grab images you rely on the dedicated software provided by the frame grabber vendors.

Cables & Power Supplies

Cases

Xenics ships its infrared cameras all over the world in high-grade custom cases. As our infrared cameras have different sizes, we have several case-types in stock guaranteeing a tight fit. The cases are made of polypropylene which make them very sturdy. They are dustproof, watertight, stackable and can cope with temperatures between -40 °C and 80 °C. In addition they are equipped with an automatic air pressure compensation valve allowing us to ship the cameras all over the globe.

Most of our infrared cameras come with a standard hardshell case upon purchasing.

Filters

A filter can be fitted in the C-mount lens adapter of most Xenics cameras. The following Xenics SWIR cameras have a standard filter holder in the C-mount adapter (only one filter can be mounted and filter has to be 25.4 mm in diameter):

Bobcat 320 and 640
Cheetah 640 CL
Xeva 320 and 640 (exceptions: Xeva 640 TE3, Xeva 2.35 and Xeva 2.5)
Lynx

In order to lock the filter in the c-mount adapter, the following filter retainer ring has to be ordered from Xenics, part number: MEC-000614

For a list of suitable filters, please directly contact the filter supplier, Spectrogon, for filter purchases. Please check camera and filter documentation for compatible wavelength ranges.

Product Selector Guide

Part number	Description
XEN-000676	Wildcat 640 CL 100
XEN-000662	Wildcat 640 U3V 100
XEN-000680	Wildcat 640 CL 200
XEN-000679	Wildcat 640 U3V 200

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Safety & Security

Scientific & Advanced Research

Process Monitoring

Technical Resources

Datasheets

Wildcat 640 series

Engineering files

The compressed file contains technical files pertaining to this product. Typically it contains the following:

EASM (eDrawings Assembly) file for the camera.
STEP (Standard for the Exchange of Product Data) file for the camera.
Technical drawing for the camera.

Wildcat 640 Series

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General purpose thermography cameras

The Telops SPARK line of cooled MWIR cameras are designed for high-performance in general purpose thermography applications. Available in both VGA and HD detector formats, SPARK cameras can be configured to meet your specific measurement requirements. When combined with the powerful yet intuitive RevealIR acquisition software, the user is able to control all aspects of the data collection process.

All SPARK cameras feature Telops unique permanent radiometric calibration and the Automatic Exposure Control operating mode.

Download the SPARK-IR Series Datasheet

Download the SPARK M150 Datasheet

Key benefits include:

High frame rate: Telops’ SPARK cameras go as fast as 14 000 fps, depending on the model and selected subwindow size
Unique features and operational flexibility to obtain precise measurements over the entire operating range of the camera.

High-speed control and temperature monitoring.

Observation of cooling water system.

Key Specifications

SPARK Series
	Spectral Range	Spatial Resolution	Max. Frame Rate in Full Window	Max. Frame Rate in Subwindow
SPARK M150	1.5- 5.4 μm	640 x 512 px	220 Hz	4 000 Hz @ 132 x 4
SPARK M100	1.5- 5.1 μm	640 × 512 px	120 Hz	3 000 Hz @ 136 x 2
SPARK M60hd	3.7- 5 μm	1280 × 1024 px	59 Hz	14 000 Hz @ 64 x 4

Specifications are subject to change without notice. Other configurations are available upon request.

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NIR conference, demo equipment, natural gas camera, spectrometers

This is our brief update on IR technologies which we bring to Australia and New Zealand.

NIR 2019 Conference (15- 19 September) .

At Near Infrared Spectroscopy (NIR 2019) conference in Gold Coast next week we will present

Resonon Pika NIR 640 Hyperspectral Imager 900-1700nm in Benchtop and Airborne kits. Scott Konley, Senior Scientist of Resonon (USA) will be present there.
Bayspec’s latest Breeze palm-size Spectrometer, 400 – 1700nm
New Imaging Technologies WiDySens 640 GigE camera 900-1700nm

SILIOS Multispectral Cameras.

SILIOS (France) released 2048 x 2048 full picture (4.2 Mpx) snapshot multispectral cameras with 9 bands (8 colours and 1 b/w).
This is in addition to their excellent CMS camera version 1280 (H) x 1024 (V).
More information is available here:
https://applied-infrared.com.au/products/2-hyperspectral-imaging/231-silios-compact-multispectral-cameras-cms-snapshot

Natural Gas Detection camera.

CI Systems released unique Natural Gas detection camera working in LWIR spectrum. The operation is based on spectral analysis instead of a “traditional” single spectral filter used by other manufacturers.
The resulting sensitivity is very high and detection is very reliable, even in difficult environmental conditions. Price is set to be much lower than systems with cooled detector. Currently the camera is in final stages of certifications for Ex rating.
https://applied-infrared.com.au/products/29-methane-natural-gas-camera

Demo equipment in Australia.

Our short term plans for demonstrations of equipment include:

Resonon Pika NIR 640 (900-1700nm) Benchtop Kit
Bayspec Breeze palm-size Spectrometer 400-1700nm
New Imaging Technologies WiDy Sens GigE 640 (900-1700nm) camera. This camera works in two modes, high sensitivity (like all other InGaAs cameras) and wide dynamic range, which is unique to NIT cameras.

Let me know if you have a project requiring a demo of these systems or other equipment we offer.

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Lynx-CL and GigE: High resolution, high speed uncooled SWIR line-scan camera

Smallest SWIR CameraLink line-scan camera with excellent sensitivity.

With three resolution options ranging from 512 x 1, 1024 x 1 up to 2048 x 1 pixels, the Lynx-CL provides you with high resolution information about your quality assurance measurements. The Lynx-CL line-scan camera has a line rate of up to 40 kHz for the Lynx-512-CL and the Lynx-1024-CL versions and up to 10 kHz for the Lynx-2048-CL version. Due to its CameraLink interface and the available trigger in/out it can be very easily integrated into your system. This makes the Lynx-CL a perfect solution for any kind of quality inspection or process control.

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OCI handheld imagers, i.e. OCI-1000 and OCI-2000

OCI HANDHELD IMAGERS (OCI-1000 AND OCI-2000), OCI-OEM (OCI-1000-OEM OR OCI-2000-OEM), OCI-UAV (OCI-1000-UAV, OR OCI-2000-UAV) OCI-OCI-OEM-OCI-UAV

(1) OCI handheld imagers, i.e. OCI-1000 and OCI-2000.

BaySpec’s OCI-1000™ and OCI-2000™ are the only handheld hyperspectral imagers on the market which acquire full VNIR hyperspectral data at video rate. The OCI imagers are based upon a new class of imaging sensor coupled with microoptics for ultimate cost-effective hyperspectral solutions. The on-board computer runs BaySpec’s powerful Android-based SpecPhone app for image collection, analysis, and classification.

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Lynx TE1 cooled: Extremely sensitive infrared line-scan camera

High speed SWIR linescan camera for ultra precise measurements.

With three resolution options ranging from 512, 1024 up to 2048 pixels, the Lynx offers worldwide the highest short wave infrared resolution at pixel formats from the smallest in the world of 12.5 x 12.5 μm² to 250 μm high rectangular pixels. In addition the Lynx infrared InGaAs camera features a high line rate of up to 40 kHz (1.024-pixel version) and 10 kHz (2.048-pixel version)..

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Xenics improves SWIR detector quality by lowering dark current

Demonstrations in Australia and New Zealand

The demonstrations are planned in the period of June – August, and some of the equipment may be available for short trial and rent. Contact us for details.

Wildcat 640 Series

Small, high performance InGaAs camera with low noise and high dynamic range

Mechanical Specifications

Mechanical Specifications

Environmental & Power Specifications

Electro-Optical Specifications

Software & Accessories

Software

Lenses

Frame Grabbers

Cables & Power Supplies

Cases

Filters

Product Selector Guide

Markets