Photon etc. offers ZEPHIR, an affordable, deep-cooled SWIR camera that is operational from 0.8 to 2.6µm. Based on HgCdTe FPA, ZEPHIR delivers a remarkable 346 frame per second rate while reaching unparalleled 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 ideal for sorting and quality control in industrial applications.
Key Features
The main features of the ZEPHIR camera are:
- 346 frame-per-second
- Low noise level
- 4 stages TEC
- 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 critical for identifying potential threats. The S-EOS SWIR hyperspectral camera is suitable for instant 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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