Bobcat 640 Series
Small, high performance InGaAs camera with high image resolution
The Bobcat 640 series is based on an in-house developed, temperature stabilised InGaAs detector with a 640 x 512 pixel resolution.
The Bobcat 640 cameras are offered with high frame rate of 100 Hz. The camera comes with a CameraLink or GigE Vision interface and features low weight and power.
Either for machine vision inspection or scientific research, the compact Bobcat 640 meets requirements of high sensitivity in the SWIR range. We offer a visible enhanced short-wave infrared (vSWIR) option for extended wavelength response into the visible band.
Benefits & Features
• vSWIR optional
• Low noise, low dark current
• CameraLink or GigE Vision interfacing options
• Versatility with gain modes
Mechanical Specifications
| Bobcat 640 CL SWIR / vSWIR | Bobcat 640 GigE SWIR / vSWIR | |
| Approximate dimensions - excluding lens [width x height x length] [mm] | 55 x 55 x 72 | 55 x 55 x 82 |
| Weight [gr] - excluding lens | 285 | 334 |
| Optical interface | C-mount or M42 | C-mount or M42 |
| Connector GigE | - | RJ-45 |
| Connector CameraLink | Standard SDR | - |
| Connector power | Hirose HR10-7R-SA[73] | Hirose HR10-7R-SA[73] |
| Connector trigger | SMA | SMA |
Environmental & Power Specifications
| Bobcat 640 CL SWIR / vSWIR | Bobcat 640 GigE SWIR / vSWIR | |
| Operating case temperature [°C] | From -40 to +70; also available in temperature range 0 - 50 |
From -40 to +70; also available in temperature range 0 - 50 |
| Storage temperature [°C] | From -45 to +85 | From -45 to +85 |
| Power consumption [W] | 2.8 [no TE cooler] | 4 [no TE cooler] |
| Power supply voltage | DC 12 V | DC 12 V |
| Shock | IEC60068-2-27 Ed4.0; half-sine; terminal saw tooth; 50 g [11 ms] | IEC60068-2-27 Ed4.0; half-sine; terminal saw tooth; 50 g [11 ms] |
| Vibration | Random: IEC60068-2-64 Ed2.0; 4.3 g [20 - 1000 Hz]. Sine: IEC60068-2-6 Ed7.0; 1 g [10 - 2000 Hz] | Random: IEC60068-2-64 Ed2.0; 4.3 g [20 - 1000 Hz]. Sine: IEC60068-2-6 Ed7.0; 1 g [10 - 2000 Hz] |
| IP rating | IP40 | IP40 |
| Regulatory compliance | CE, RoHS | CE, RoHS |
Electro-Optical Specifications
| Bobcat 640 CL SWIR / vSWIR | Bobcat 640 GigE SWIR / vSWIR | |
| Image format [pixels] | 640 x 512 | 640 x 512 |
| Pixel pitch [µm] | 20 | 20 |
| Detector type | InGaAs photodiode array with CTIA ROIC | InGaAs photodiode array with CTIA ROIC |
| Sensor temperature stabilization | TE cooler | TE cooler |
| Integration type | Snapshot - global shutter | Snapshot - global shutter |
| Active area and diagonal [mm] | 12.8 x 10.24 [diagonal 16.4] | 12.8 x 10.24 [diagonal 16.4] |
| Optical fill factor | 100% | 100% |
| Spectral range [nm] | 900 - 1700 [SWIR]; 500 - 1700 [vSWIR] | 900 - 1700 [SWIR]; 500 - 1700 [vSWIR] |
| Quantum efficiency | ~80% [typical peak value] | ~80% [typical peak value] |
| Gain modes | High Gain [HG] & High Dynamic Range [HDR] | High Gain [HG] & High Dynamic Range [HDR] |
| Full well capacities [electrons] | 45k [HG] & 500k [HDR] | 45k [HG] & 500k [HDR] |
| Read noise [electrons] | 120 [HG] & 500 [HDR] | 120 [HG] & 500 [HDR] |
| Dark current [electrons/second] | <100k [at 288K sensor temp and 150 mV reverse bias]; For vSWIR: <200k | <100k [at 288K sensor temp and 150 mV reverse bias]; For vSWIR: <200k |
| Read out mode | IWR & ITR | IWR & ITR |
| Pixel operability | >99% | >99% |
| Preconfigured exposure time range [ms] | 0.1 to 40 in HG; 0.1 to 20 in HDR | 0.1 to 10 in HG; 0.1 to 20 in HDR |
| Max frame rate [Hz] [full frame] | 100 | 100 |
| Region of interest | Yes | Yes |
| Min region size [pixels] | 32 x 4 [step 16 x 4] | 32 x 4 [step 16 x 4] |
| Max frame rate [Hz] [min region size] | >10000 | >10000 |
| Analog-to-Digital [ADC] [bits] | 14 | 14 |
| Command and control | CameraLink | GigE Vision |
| Digital output format | CameraLink [16 bit] | GigE Vision [16 bit] |
| Trigger | In or out via SMA or in via CL-CC1 [Configurable] | In or out via SMA [Configurable] |
Software
Our standard IR software, Xeneth, is included with this camera.
Find Out More
Lenses
Our cameras are compatible with a wide variety of lenses.
We do not manufacture our own lenses, but instead offer a variety of third-party lenses that can be purchased directly from us. We guarantee compatibility for any lenses purchased directly from Xenics.
Frame Grabbers
The Xenics product range includes several products that require a frame grabber card to connect the camera to a PC.
The Euresys GRABLINK full, Imperx VCE-CLEX01 and National Instruments PCIe-1433 frame grabbers are fully integrated in Xeneth and the Xeneth SDK. This means that you can use Xeneth software both to control the camera and to grab images making abstraction of the proprietary frame grabber software.
Other frame grabbers properly integrating the CameraLink and GigE Vision protocol can be used in Xeneth and the Xeneth SDK, however only for command and control of the camera. To grab images you rely on the dedicated software provided by the frame grabber vendors.
Cables & Power Supplies
Xenics develops flexible and modular cameras resulting in a wide variety of camera interfaces. All these interfaces require unique cabling which we keep in stock. Next to interface cables we also offer separate power supplies.
Cases
Xenics ships its infrared cameras all over the world in high-grade custom cases. As our infrared cameras have different sizes, we have several case-types in stock guaranteeing a tight fit. The cases are made of polypropylene which make them very sturdy. They are dustproof, watertight, stackable and can cope with temperatures between -40 °C and 80 °C. In addition they are equipped with an automatic air pressure compensation valve allowing us to ship the cameras all over the globe.
Most of our infrared cameras come with a standard hardshell case upon purchasing.
Filters
A filter can be fitted in the C-mount lens adapter of most Xenics cameras. The following Xenics SWIR cameras have a standard filter holder in the C-mount adapter (only one filter can be mounted and filter has to be 25.4 mm in diameter):
- Bobcat 320 and 640
- Cheetah 640 CL
- Xeva 320 (exceptions: Xeva 2.35)
- Lynx
In order to lock the filter in the c-mount adapter, the following filter retainer ring has to be ordered from Xenics, part number: MEC-000614
For a list of suitable filters, please directly contact the filter supplier, Spectrogon, for filter purchases. Please check camera and filter documentation for compatible wavelength ranges.
| Part number | Description |
| XEN-000297 | Bobcat 640 CL |
| XEN-000140 | Bobcat 640 CL vSWIR |
| XEN-000298 | Bobcat 640 GigE |
| XEN-000139 | Bobcat 640 GigE vSWIR |
Machine Vision
Safety & Security
Scientific & Advanced Research
Process Monitoring
Datasheets
Engineering files
The compressed file contains technical files pertaining to this product. Typically it contains the following:
- EASM (eDrawings Assembly) file for the camera.
- STEP (Standard for the Exchange of Product Data) file for the camera.
- Technical drawing for the camera.
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Bobcat 640 Series
Small, high performance InGaAs camera with high image resolution
The Bobcat 640 series is based on an in-house developed, temperature stabilised InGaAs detector with a 640 x 512 pixel resolution.
The Bobcat 640 cameras are offered with high frame rate of 100 Hz. The camera comes with a CameraLink or GigE Vision interface and features low weight and power.
Either for machine vision inspection or scientific research, the compact Bobcat 640 meets requirements of high sensitivity in the SWIR range. We offer a visible enhanced short-wave infrared (vSWIR) option for extended wavelength response into the visible band.
Benefits & Features
• vSWIR optional
• Low noise, low dark current
• CameraLink or GigE Vision interfacing options
• Versatility with gain modes
Mechanical Specifications
| Bobcat 640 CL SWIR / vSWIR | Bobcat 640 GigE SWIR / vSWIR | |
| Approximate dimensions - excluding lens [width x height x length] [mm] | 55 x 55 x 72 | 55 x 55 x 82 |
| Weight [gr] - excluding lens | 285 | 334 |
| Optical interface | C-mount or M42 | C-mount or M42 |
| Connector GigE | - | RJ-45 |
| Connector CameraLink | Standard SDR | - |
| Connector power | Hirose HR10-7R-SA[73] | Hirose HR10-7R-SA[73] |
| Connector trigger | SMA | SMA |
Environmental & Power Specifications
| Bobcat 640 CL SWIR / vSWIR | Bobcat 640 GigE SWIR / vSWIR | |
| Operating case temperature [°C] | From -40 to +70; also available in temperature range 0 - 50 |
From -40 to +70; also available in temperature range 0 - 50 |
| Storage temperature [°C] | From -45 to +85 | From -45 to +85 |
| Power consumption [W] | 2.8 [no TE cooler] | 4 [no TE cooler] |
| Power supply voltage | DC 12 V | DC 12 V |
| Shock | IEC60068-2-27 Ed4.0; half-sine; terminal saw tooth; 50 g [11 ms] | IEC60068-2-27 Ed4.0; half-sine; terminal saw tooth; 50 g [11 ms] |
| Vibration | Random: IEC60068-2-64 Ed2.0; 4.3 g [20 - 1000 Hz]. Sine: IEC60068-2-6 Ed7.0; 1 g [10 - 2000 Hz] | Random: IEC60068-2-64 Ed2.0; 4.3 g [20 - 1000 Hz]. Sine: IEC60068-2-6 Ed7.0; 1 g [10 - 2000 Hz] |
| IP rating | IP40 | IP40 |
| Regulatory compliance | CE, RoHS | CE, RoHS |
Electro-Optical Specifications
| Bobcat 640 CL SWIR / vSWIR | Bobcat 640 GigE SWIR / vSWIR | |
| Image format [pixels] | 640 x 512 | 640 x 512 |
| Pixel pitch [µm] | 20 | 20 |
| Detector type | InGaAs photodiode array with CTIA ROIC | InGaAs photodiode array with CTIA ROIC |
| Sensor temperature stabilization | TE cooler | TE cooler |
| Integration type | Snapshot - global shutter | Snapshot - global shutter |
| Active area and diagonal [mm] | 12.8 x 10.24 [diagonal 16.4] | 12.8 x 10.24 [diagonal 16.4] |
| Optical fill factor | 100% | 100% |
| Spectral range [nm] | 900 - 1700 [SWIR]; 500 - 1700 [vSWIR] | 900 - 1700 [SWIR]; 500 - 1700 [vSWIR] |
| Quantum efficiency | ~80% [typical peak value] | ~80% [typical peak value] |
| Gain modes | High Gain [HG] & High Dynamic Range [HDR] | High Gain [HG] & High Dynamic Range [HDR] |
| Full well capacities [electrons] | 45k [HG] & 500k [HDR] | 45k [HG] & 500k [HDR] |
| Read noise [electrons] | 120 [HG] & 500 [HDR] | 120 [HG] & 500 [HDR] |
| Dark current [electrons/second] | <100k [at 288K sensor temp and 150 mV reverse bias]; For vSWIR: <200k | <100k [at 288K sensor temp and 150 mV reverse bias]; For vSWIR: <200k |
| Read out mode | IWR & ITR | IWR & ITR |
| Pixel operability | >99% | >99% |
| Preconfigured exposure time range [ms] | 0.1 to 40 in HG; 0.1 to 20 in HDR | 0.1 to 10 in HG; 0.1 to 20 in HDR |
| Max frame rate [Hz] [full frame] | 100 | 100 |
| Region of interest | Yes | Yes |
| Min region size [pixels] | 32 x 4 [step 16 x 4] | 32 x 4 [step 16 x 4] |
| Max frame rate [Hz] [min region size] | >10000 | >10000 |
| Analog-to-Digital [ADC] [bits] | 14 | 14 |
| Command and control | CameraLink | GigE Vision |
| Digital output format | CameraLink [16 bit] | GigE Vision [16 bit] |
| Trigger | In or out via SMA or in via CL-CC1 [Configurable] | In or out via SMA [Configurable] |
Software
Our standard IR software, Xeneth, is included with this camera.
Find Out More
Lenses
Our cameras are compatible with a wide variety of lenses.
We do not manufacture our own lenses, but instead offer a variety of third-party lenses that can be purchased directly from us. We guarantee compatibility for any lenses purchased directly from Xenics.
Frame Grabbers
The Xenics product range includes several products that require a frame grabber card to connect the camera to a PC.
The Euresys GRABLINK full, Imperx VCE-CLEX01 and National Instruments PCIe-1433 frame grabbers are fully integrated in Xeneth and the Xeneth SDK. This means that you can use Xeneth software both to control the camera and to grab images making abstraction of the proprietary frame grabber software.
Other frame grabbers properly integrating the CameraLink and GigE Vision protocol can be used in Xeneth and the Xeneth SDK, however only for command and control of the camera. To grab images you rely on the dedicated software provided by the frame grabber vendors.
Cables & Power Supplies
Xenics develops flexible and modular cameras resulting in a wide variety of camera interfaces. All these interfaces require unique cabling which we keep in stock. Next to interface cables we also offer separate power supplies.
Cases
Xenics ships its infrared cameras all over the world in high-grade custom cases. As our infrared cameras have different sizes, we have several case-types in stock guaranteeing a tight fit. The cases are made of polypropylene which make them very sturdy. They are dustproof, watertight, stackable and can cope with temperatures between -40 °C and 80 °C. In addition they are equipped with an automatic air pressure compensation valve allowing us to ship the cameras all over the globe.
Most of our infrared cameras come with a standard hardshell case upon purchasing.
Filters
A filter can be fitted in the C-mount lens adapter of most Xenics cameras. The following Xenics SWIR cameras have a standard filter holder in the C-mount adapter (only one filter can be mounted and filter has to be 25.4 mm in diameter):
- Bobcat 320 and 640
- Cheetah 640 CL
- Xeva 320 (exceptions: Xeva 2.35)
- Lynx
In order to lock the filter in the c-mount adapter, the following filter retainer ring has to be ordered from Xenics, part number: MEC-000614
For a list of suitable filters, please directly contact the filter supplier, Spectrogon, for filter purchases. Please check camera and filter documentation for compatible wavelength ranges.
| Part number | Description |
| XEN-000297 | Bobcat 640 CL |
| XEN-000140 | Bobcat 640 CL vSWIR |
| XEN-000298 | Bobcat 640 GigE |
| XEN-000139 | Bobcat 640 GigE vSWIR |
Machine Vision
Safety & Security
Scientific & Advanced Research
Process Monitoring
Datasheets
Engineering files
The compressed file contains technical files pertaining to this product. Typically it contains the following:
- EASM (eDrawings Assembly) file for the camera.
- STEP (Standard for the Exchange of Product Data) file for the camera.
- Technical drawing for the camera.
Looking For More Details?
Fill up the form below and our customer support team will get be glad to assist you with your queries.
