C-RED 2 SWIR Camera
Ultra-high-speed, low-noise short-wave infrared (SWIR) scientific camera based on InGaAs sensor technology.
-Very high frame rate up to 600 fps full frame.
-Low readout noise (< 30 e-) at high gain.
-Low dark current (< 600 e/pixel/sec @ -40 °C) enabling long exposure imaging.
-High dynamic range (~93 dB, 16-bit).
-Broad SWIR sensitivity from ~0.9 µm to ~1.7 µm with >70 % quantum efficiency.
-Integrated electronic shutter with short integration pulses (< 5 µs).
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Description
The C-RED 2 is a short-wave infrared scientific camera employing a 640 × 512 InGaAs sensor with 15 µm pixels. Designed for demanding low-light SWIR imaging, it delivers ultra-high frame rates, low noise, and robust SWIR sensitivity, making it suitable for advanced research and industrial applications such as spectroscopy, hyperspectral imaging, astronomy, quality control, and extended exposure imaging.
Specifications
Sensor Format : 640 × 512 InGaAs with 15 µm pixels.
Wavelength Range : 0.9 – 1.7 µm SWIR.
Max Frame Rate (Full Frame) : 600 fps.
Readout Noise : < 30 e- (high gain).
Dark Current : < 600 e-/pix/sec @ -40°C.
Quantization : 14-bit digitization.
Dynamic Range : ~93 dB, true 16-bit HDR.
Peak Quantum Efficiency : >70%.
Max Frame Rate (Cropped) : ~32066 fps (32 × 4).
Interface : Typically USB3.1 Gen1 (+ optional CameraLink).
Optical Interface : C-mount.
Application
Hyperspectral and SWIR imaging under low light.
Astronomy and adaptive optics (e.g., wavefront sensing).
Semiconductor inspection and industrial quality control.
Long exposure SWIR research including deep tissue or low photon imaging.
Real-time high-speed imaging for dynamic events.
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