Short-Wave Infrared (SWIR)

Wildcat+ 1280 Series

High-resolution, SWIR megapixel camera

The Wildcat+ 1280 series is based upon a state-of-the-art InGaAs photodiode array with 1280×1024 pixels and 5 μm pixel pitch. The camera offers superior, high-resolution SWIR imaging capabilities, comes in a versatile and industry-proven Wildcat camera package (GenICam compliant) and offers advanced on-board image processing.

The Wildcat+ 1280 camera outputs full frame images at 120 Hz via either a CameraLink or USB3 Vision interface.

The Wildcat+ 1280 is suitable for semiconductor inspection, display inspection (mobile phone and TV), microscopy and laser beam analysis.

Benefits & Features
• Compact and industry-proven camera design
• High-resolution SWIR imaging
• Advanced on-board image processing performance
• GenlCam compliant
• Flexible optical mount and lens options

Mechanical Specifications

Wildcat+ 1280 CL Wildcat+ 1280 U3V
Approximate dimensions - excluding lens [width x height x length] [mm] 55 x 55 x 72 55 x 55 x 91.5
Weight [gr] - excluding lens 345 385
Optical interface C-mount or M42 C-mount or M42
Connector USB - USB 3.0 type micro-B
Connector CameraLink Standard SDR -
Connector power/trigger/serial command Lemo 1B.308 (unified connector) Lemo 1B.308 (unified connector)

Environmental & Power Specifications

Wildcat+ 1280 CL Wildcat+ 1280 U3V
Operating case temperature [°C] From -40 to +70 From -40 to +70
Storage temperature [°C] From -40 to +85 From -40 to +85
Power consumption [W] <7 <7
Power supply voltage DC 12 V DC 12 V
Shock 40 g, 11 ms, according to MIL-STD810G 40 g, 11 ms, according to MIL-STD810G
Vibration 5 g [20 to 2000 Hz], according to MIL-STD810G 5 g [20 to 2000 Hz], according to MIL-STD810G
IP rating IP40 IP40
Regulatory compliance CE CE

Electro-Optical Specifications

Wildcat+ 1280 CL Wildcat+ 1280 U3V
Image format [pixels] 1280 x 1024 1280 x 1024
Pixel pitch [µm] 5 5
Detector type InGaAs photodiode array with ROIC InGaAs photodiode array with ROIC
Sensor temperature stabilization TE cooler TE cooler
Integration type Snapshot - global shutter Snapshot - global shutter
Active area and diagonal [mm] 6.4 x 5.12 [diagonal 8.2] 6.4 x 5.12 [diagonal 8.2]
Optical fill factor 100% 100%
Spectral range [nm] 400 - 1700 400 - 1700
Quantum efficiency ~77% [typical peak value] ~77% [typical peak value]
Gain modes Single Gain Single Gain
Full well capacities [electrons] 160k 160k
Read noise [electrons] 200 200
Dark current [electrons/second] <3k <3k
Read out mode IWR [< 7.5 ms] & ITR IWR [< 7.5 ms] & ITR
Pixel operability >99.5% >99.5%
Preconfigured exposure time range [ms] 0.5 ms & 5 ms & 7.5 ms 0.5 ms & 5 ms & 7.5 ms
Max frame rate [Hz] [full frame] 120 120
Region of interest Yes Yes
Min region size [pixels] 4 x 8 [step size 4 pixels in X & 8 pixels in Y] 4 x 8 [step size 4 pixels in X & 8 pixels in Y]
Max frame rate [Hz] [min region size] >3 kHz >3 kHz
Command and control CameraLink Base USB 3 Vision
Digital output format CameraLink Base (16 bit) USB 3 Vision (16 bit)
Trigger 2 trigger in & 2 trigger out - LVCMOS 3.3 V 2 trigger in & 2 trigger out - LVCMOS 3.3 V CameraLink trigger in

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):

  1. Bobcat 320 and 640
  2. Cheetah 640 CL
  3. Xeva 320 (exceptions: Xeva 2.35)
  4. 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-000814 Wildcat+ 1280 CL
XEN-000815 Wildcat+ 1280 U3V

Machine Vision

Safety & Security

Scientific & Advanced Research

Process Monitoring

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    Wildcat+ 1280 Series

    Wildcat+ 1280 Series Image

    High-resolution, SWIR megapixel camera

    The Wildcat+ 1280 series is based upon a state-of-the-art InGaAs photodiode array with 1280×1024 pixels and 5 μm pixel pitch. The camera offers superior, high-resolution SWIR imaging capabilities, comes in a versatile and industry-proven Wildcat camera package (GenICam compliant) and offers advanced on-board image processing.

    The Wildcat+ 1280 camera outputs full frame images at 120 Hz via either a CameraLink or USB3 Vision interface.

    The Wildcat+ 1280 is suitable for semiconductor inspection, display inspection (mobile phone and TV), microscopy and laser beam analysis.

    Benefits & Features
    • Compact and industry-proven camera design
    • High-resolution SWIR imaging
    • Advanced on-board image processing performance
    • GenlCam compliant
    • Flexible optical mount and lens options

    Mechanical Specifications

    Wildcat+ 1280 CL Wildcat+ 1280 U3V
    Approximate dimensions - excluding lens [width x height x length] [mm] 55 x 55 x 72 55 x 55 x 91.5
    Weight [gr] - excluding lens 345 385
    Optical interface C-mount or M42 C-mount or M42
    Connector USB - USB 3.0 type micro-B
    Connector CameraLink Standard SDR -
    Connector power/trigger/serial command Lemo 1B.308 (unified connector) Lemo 1B.308 (unified connector)

    Environmental & Power Specifications

    Wildcat+ 1280 CL Wildcat+ 1280 U3V
    Operating case temperature [°C] From -40 to +70 From -40 to +70
    Storage temperature [°C] From -40 to +85 From -40 to +85
    Power consumption [W] <7 <7
    Power supply voltage DC 12 V DC 12 V
    Shock 40 g, 11 ms, according to MIL-STD810G 40 g, 11 ms, according to MIL-STD810G
    Vibration 5 g [20 to 2000 Hz], according to MIL-STD810G 5 g [20 to 2000 Hz], according to MIL-STD810G
    IP rating IP40 IP40
    Regulatory compliance CE CE

    Electro-Optical Specifications

    Wildcat+ 1280 CL Wildcat+ 1280 U3V
    Image format [pixels] 1280 x 1024 1280 x 1024
    Pixel pitch [µm] 5 5
    Detector type InGaAs photodiode array with ROIC InGaAs photodiode array with ROIC
    Sensor temperature stabilization TE cooler TE cooler
    Integration type Snapshot - global shutter Snapshot - global shutter
    Active area and diagonal [mm] 6.4 x 5.12 [diagonal 8.2] 6.4 x 5.12 [diagonal 8.2]
    Optical fill factor 100% 100%
    Spectral range [nm] 400 - 1700 400 - 1700
    Quantum efficiency ~77% [typical peak value] ~77% [typical peak value]
    Gain modes Single Gain Single Gain
    Full well capacities [electrons] 160k 160k
    Read noise [electrons] 200 200
    Dark current [electrons/second] <3k <3k
    Read out mode IWR [< 7.5 ms] & ITR IWR [< 7.5 ms] & ITR
    Pixel operability >99.5% >99.5%
    Preconfigured exposure time range [ms] 0.5 ms & 5 ms & 7.5 ms 0.5 ms & 5 ms & 7.5 ms
    Max frame rate [Hz] [full frame] 120 120
    Region of interest Yes Yes
    Min region size [pixels] 4 x 8 [step size 4 pixels in X & 8 pixels in Y] 4 x 8 [step size 4 pixels in X & 8 pixels in Y]
    Max frame rate [Hz] [min region size] >3 kHz >3 kHz
    Command and control CameraLink Base USB 3 Vision
    Digital output format CameraLink Base (16 bit) USB 3 Vision (16 bit)
    Trigger 2 trigger in & 2 trigger out - LVCMOS 3.3 V 2 trigger in & 2 trigger out - LVCMOS 3.3 V CameraLink trigger in

    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):

    1. Bobcat 320 and 640
    2. Cheetah 640 CL
    3. Xeva 320 (exceptions: Xeva 2.35)
    4. 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-000814 Wildcat+ 1280 CL
    XEN-000815 Wildcat+ 1280 U3V

    Machine Vision

    Safety & Security

    Scientific & Advanced Research

    Process Monitoring

    Looking For More Details?

    Fill up the form below and our customer support team will get be glad to assist you with your queries.