High resolution, low noise, digital VIS-SWIR camera
The OWL 640 Digital is a rugged, high sensitivity digital VIS-SWIR camera. Using a 640 x 512 InGaAs sensor from SCD, the camera enables high sensitivity imaging from 0.4µm to 1.7µm. The 15µm x 15µm pixel pitch enables highest resolution VIS-SWIR image and with less than 50 electrons readout noise, the OWL 640 enables the highest VIS-SWIR detection limit.
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.
It is available in both C-mount and M42-mount.

• VIS-SWIR technology | Compatible with VIS-SWIR illuminators, markers, & pointers
• 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
• Onboard Automated Gain Control (AGC) | Enables clear video in all light conditions
• Ultra compact, Low power | Ideal for hand-held, mobile, or airborne systems
FPA Specification | |
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Sensor | SCD |
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: 36 electrons (typical) |
Quantum Efficiency | >80% @ 1.55μm |
Full Well Capacity | Low Gain: 650Ke-, High Gain: 10Ke- |
Pixel Operability | >99.5% |
Camera Specification | |
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Digital Output Format | 14 bit Camera Link (Base Configuration) |
Exposure time | 10µs to 26.8 |
Shutter mode | Global shutter |
Frame Rate | Up to 120Hz |
Optical Interface | C mount or M42 |
Dynamic Range | Low Gain: 71dB, High Gain: 49dB |
Trigger interface | Trigger IN and OUT - TTL compatible |
Power supply | 12V DC ±0.5V |
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 with TEC OFF, NUC ON |
Operating Case Temperature | -20˚C to +55˚C |
Storage Temperature | -30˚C to +60˚C |
Dimensions & Weight | 90.93mm x 50.00mm x 50.00mm | 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
Video footage of OWL 640 M42 – Harbor – taken with StingRay optics
Video footage of VIS-SWIR OWL 640 – Marina
See some amazing VIS-InGaAs footage of new OWL 640
Raptor OWL 640 SWIR – Active Image Enhancement functionality – making good excellent!
OWL 640 footage taken in a moving vehicle with prototype 16mm VIS-SWIR lens
Footage of OWL 640 with OPTEC SWIR lens