High resolution, low noise, digital SWIR camera
The OWL 640 SWIR is a rugged, high sensitivity digital SWIR camera, using a 640 x 512 InGaAs sensor enabling high-sensitivity imaging from 0.9µm to 1.7µm. The 15µm x 15µm pixel pitch enables the highest resolution SWIR image and with less than 39 electrons readout noise.
Available with a Camera Link output, the OWL 640 Digital will run up to 120Hz, enabling high-speed digital video with intelligent Automated Gain Control (AGC). This new on-board AGC will enable clear video in all light conditions.

Sensor Type | InGaAs PIN-Photodiode |
Active Pixel | 640 x 512 |
Pixel Pitch | 15µm x 15µm |
Active Area | 9.6mm x 7.68mm |
Spectral response | 0.9μm to 1.7μm |
Noise (RMS) | <195 electrons Low Gain (176 electrons typical), <50 electrons High Gain (39 electrons typical) |
Quantum Efficiency | > 70% from 1μm to 1.6μm |
Pixel Well Depth | Low Gain: 1.4Me-, High Gain: 43Ke |
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) <4W (TEC ON in ambient, 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 |
Surveillance
- 860, 1064 & 1550nm laser line detection
- Active Imaging
- Airborne Payload
- Hand Held Goggles
- Imaging through Fog
- Range Finding
- Vision enhancement
Scientific
- Astronomy
- Beam Profiling
- Hyperspectral Imaging
- Semiconductor Inspection
- Solar Cell Inspection
- Thermography