The ZEPHIR camera supplied by Photon etc. is an affordable, deep-cooled SWIR camera that can be operated from 0.8 to 2.6µm.
Based on HgCdTe FPA, ZEPHIR delivers 346 frames per second rate and has remarkable low noise levels.
Initially designed for complex faint-flux applications such as hyperspectral imaging, the ZEPHIR camera integrates a four-stage TE cooler.
It is suitable for sorting and quality control in industrial applications.
Key Features
The main features of the ZEPHIR SWIR camera are:
- 4 stages TEC
- 346 frame-per-second
- Low noise level
- 0.8 to 2.6µm
- HgCdTe (MCT) FPA
Applications
The applications of the ZEPHIR camera are:
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Environment and agriculture – Infrared spectroscopy aids in studying various components of the environment and helps fight different sources of pollution,
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Safety and security – Fast and effective detection of explosive liquid precursors is important for identifying potential threats. The S-EOS SWIR hyperspectral camera is suitable for fast acquisition of spectrally resolved images.
Specifications
| Cooling |
TEC 4 Stages, forced air, - 80°C (ΔT < 110°C) |
| Focal Plan Array (FPA) |
HgCdTe |
| FPA Size |
320 x 256 MCT pixels |
| Pixel Size |
30 µm |
| Spectral Range |
0.8 - 2.6 µm |
| Peak Responsivity |
1.8A/W @ 2550 nm |
| Gain Setting |
2 (low, high) |
| Full-Well Capacity (e-) |
168 Ke- (high gain), 3.5 Me- (low gain) |
| Quantum Efficiency |
> 70% |
| Operability (typical) |
> 98% |
| Readout Noise (e-) |
57 @ 346 FPS (high gain) |
| S/N Ratio |
65 dB |
| Dynamic Range |
14 bits |
| Cold Shield |
N/A |
| Frame Rate (FPS) |
Up to 346, full frame |
| Integration Time |
1 µs to 100 ms |
| Computer Interface |
Camera Link™ |
| Trigger |
IN/OUT TTL |
| FPA Operating Temperature |
188 K |
| Cool Down Time |
3 minutes |
| Power Supply Requirement |
12 VDC @ 5 A |
| Ambient Temperature Range |
0°C to 40°C |
| Other Features |
Dust Filters |
| Physical Dimensions |
165 mm x 120 mm x 140 mm |
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