Ultra low noise, digital VIS-SWIR camera with 18e- readout noise
Using next-generation technology Raptor has launched one of the lowest noise VIS-SWIR cameras on the market, perfect for imaging in low light. Using a 640 x 512 InGaAs sensor, and stabilized to 15°C, the Night OWL 640 offers visible extension from 0.4µm to 1.7µm to enable high sensitivity, lowest noise imaging, offering less than 18 electrons readout noise. The camera will offer ultra-high intrascene dynamic range of 56dB enabling simultaneous capture of bright & dark portions of a scene.
Available with a 14-bit Camera Link output, the Night OWL 640 will run from 120Hz. The camera will feature on-board Automated Gain Control (AGC) which will enable the best contrast imaging from low to bright light as well as an on-board intelligent 3 point Non-Uniform Correction (NUC) algorithm, providing the highest quality images. As with all Raptor cameras, the Night OWL 640 is compact and rugged.
Ultra low noise sensor – Enables ultimate night vision VIS-SWIR image
VIS-SWIR technology – Compatible with VIS-SWIR illuminators, markers & pointers
15µm x 15µm pixel pitch – Enables highest resolution VIS-SWIR image
On-board Automated Gain Control (AGC) – Enables clear video in all light conditions
Ultra compact, Low power – Ideal for hand-held, mobile or airborne systems
| Sensor Type | InGaAs PIN-Photodiode |
| Active Pixel | 640 x 512 |
| Pixel Pitch | 15µm x 15µm |
| Spectral response | 0.4µm to 1.7µm |
| Noise (RMS) | <25 electrons High gain (18 electrons typical) |
| Quantum Efficiency | Peak >75% (>60% @1064nm, >70% 1550nm) |
| Pixel Well Depth | Low Gain: 650Ke-, High Gain: 12Ke |
| Pixel Operability | >99.5% |
| Digital Output Format | 14 bit CameraLink (Base Configuration) |
| Exposure time | 1µs to 1 / frame rate |
| Shutter mode | Global shutter |
| Frame Rate | Up to 120Hz programmable, 25ns resolution |
| Optical Interface | C Mount |
| Trigger interface | Trigger IN and OUT - TTL compatible |
| Power supply | 12V DC ±10% |
| TE Cooling | Active |
| Image Correction | 3 point NUC (offset, Gain & Dark Current) + pixel correction |
| Functions controlled by serial communication | Exposure, intelligent AGC, Non Uniformity Correction, Gamma, Pk/Av, TEC, ROI |
| Camera Power Consumption | < 3.5W (TEC OFF, NUC ON) |
| Operating Case Temperature | -20˚C to +55˚C |
| Storage Temperature | -30˚C to +60˚C |
| Dimensions | 50mm x 50mm x 82mm |
| Weight | 282g |
