VGA resolution, low power, VIS-SWIR camera
The OWL 640 Mini VIS-SWIR camera, a TEC-less version of the successful OWL 640 Digital camera. This SWaP (Size, weight and power) design is perfect for integration into small OEM and machine vision scientific platforms.

- TEC-less Visible SWIR | Enables ultra low power
- 15μm x 15μm pixel pitch | Enables the highest resolution VIS-SWIR image
- Ultra high intrascene dynamic range | Enables simultaneous capture of bright & dark portions of a scene
- Ultra compact, Rugged, No fan | Specially designed for integration into small OEM platforms
Sensor type | InGaAs PIN-Photodiode |
Active pixel | 640 x 512 |
Pixel Pitch | 15μm x 15μm |
Active Area | 9.6mm x 7.68mm |
Spectral response | 0.4μm to 1.7μm |
Readout Noise (RMS) | LG: 174 electrons (typical), HG: 38 electrons (typical) |
Quantum Efficiency | >80% @ 1.55μm |
Pixel Well Depth | Low Gain: 650Ke-, High Gain: 9Ke- |
Pixel Operability | >99.5% |
Output Format | 14 bit CameraLink (base configuration) |
Exposure time | 10μs to 26.8s |
Shutter mode | Global shutter |
Frame Rate | Up to 120Hz programmable |
Optical Interface | C mount |
Trigger interface | Trigger IN and OUT - TTL compatible |
Power supply | 12V DC ±0.5V |
Camera Power Consumption | <2.5W |
Operating Case Temperature | -20˚C to +55˚C |
Dimensions & Weight | 42mm x 42mm x 60.21mm / 170g |
- 860, 1064 & 1550nm laser line detection
- Hand Held Goggles
- Vision enhancement
- Machine vision
- Beam profiling