High-Resolution VGA-InGaAs Near-Infrared Camera NVU3VD
The High-Resolution VGA-InGaAs Near-Infrared Camera NVU3VD is a highly reliable near-infrared camera that
boasts high resolution and a wide dynamic range. It also offers light calibration services, making it highly
valued in fields requiring quantitative inspection and measurement, such as industrial equipment
manufacturing, component material manufacturing, medical institutions, and various research institutions.
Main Unit
Main Unit + SWIR
Lens
Connected to
Infrared Microscope
Features of the High-Resolution VGA-InGaAs Near-Infrared Camera NVU3VD
- High sensitivity with Peltier cooling down to ~5 °C (NEP: 5 x 10-16W/pixel/√Hz, 1.6 x
109 photons/sec/cm2/√Hz)
- Wide dynamic range with logarithmic characteristics (covers 10 fW to 1μW/pixel across 9 orders of
magnitude depending on settings)
- High pixel separation with patented internal potential barrier structure
- High reliability with gold bump bonding
- Includes LabVIEW and C++-based reading software, allowing for light calibration and lens correction.
Compatible with USB3 Vision for multi-camera connections
- Customizable options for various applications, including multi-color LED lighting, dark-field
infrared microscopy, and chromatic aberration infrared imaging lenses
Applications of the High-Resolution VGA-InGaAs Near-Infrared Camera NVU3VD
Dark-Field Infrared Microscopy
Combining with LED dark-field illumination enables clear transmission images of silicon with reduced surface
light reflection.
[Example] Infrared image of an Si chip taken from the back side. The image shows the backside of the Si chip
electrodes through silicon.
Multi-Spectrum Imaging Technology
The multi-spectrum imaging system of the InGaAs Near-Infrared Camera NVU3VD captures images under different
wavelength lighting conditions, allowing for precise identification of subject components. The following
image shows an object illuminated with multi-color infrared LEDs and captured by the NVU3VD.
[Example]
While a liquid appears transparent in visible light, the InGaAs Near-Infrared Camera NVU3VD
can capture differences in wavelengths between water and oil components, represented by shades in black and
white.
Core Technologies of the High-Resolution VGA-InGaAs Near-Infrared Camera NVU3VD
Ceramic Package with Built-In Peltier Element
A compact package with a built-in electronic cooling module. Tests of the chip temperature at 5 °C and
ambient temperature (25 °C) showed approximately 8 times improvement in sensitivity at 100 fW/pixel.
High Pixel Density with Internal Potential Barrier Structure
Enables high-resolution, clear images by minimizing crosstalk even with increased pixel density in the pixel
array.
Specifications
| Model Number |
NVU3VD |
| Imaging Device |
InGaAs Sensor |
| Package Type |
CLCC52 with Built-In Peltier |
| Chip Imaging Size |
9.6 x 7.7 mm |
| Pixel Size |
15 x 15 um |
| Number of Pixels |
640 x 512 |
| Lens Mount |
C-mount (Compatible Lens: 1/2 inch or larger) |
| Camera Body Dimensions and Weight |
49 W x 49 H x 95 L mm, 430 g (excluding lens) |
| Spectral Sensitivity |
Wavelength Range 970–1650 nm
Quantum Efficiency 90 % @1300 nm, 84 % @1500 nm |
| Pixel Format |
16-bit Grayscale |
| Frame Rate |
10–60 fps |
| Shutter Type |
Rolling Shutter |
| Cooling Method |
PID-Controlled Built-In Peltier
(Sensor Temperature ~0 °C at Room Temperature 28 °C) |
| ADC |
16-bit |
| Digital I/F |
USB3 Vision |
| External Trigger |
Sends one frame image via TTL trigger pulse |
| Power Supply |
6–24 V with 6 W AC Adapter |
| Recommended Environment |
OS: Windows 7 or later, Intel Core i5 or equivalent processor (USB2 also compatible) |
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