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.
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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-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
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):
- 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-000814 | Wildcat+ 1280 CL |
| XEN-000815 | Wildcat+ 1280 U3V |
Machine Vision
Safety & Security
Scientific & Advanced Research
Process Monitoring
Datasheets
Looking For More Details?
Fill up the form below and our customer support team will get be glad to assist you with your queries.
