First Light Imaging C-RED 3 SWIR camera

Designed for short exposure time applications, the C-RED 3 from First Light Imaging is a fast VGA uncooled camera for short wave infrared (SWIR) imaging. Optimised for low size, weight and power, the camera is based on a TECless InGaAs sensor sensitive from 0.9 to 1.7 µm with more than 80% QE typical response. The C-RED 3 SWIR camera captures full frame images at 600 fps. With <50 electron readout noise, the camera is suitable for applications such as semiconductor inspection, quality and production control, waste sorting, non-destructive testing, environmental monitoring, welding, laser alignment and UAV and security surveillance.

C-RED 3 SWIR camera incorporates a TECless 640 x 512 InGaAs PIN photodiode detector with 15 μm pixel pitch for high-resolution imaging. This detector embeds an electronic shutter with integration pulses shorter than 1 μs. C-RED 3 supports a high dynamic range mode providing 93 dB dynamic range and true 16-bit linear response. The camera can also work in AGC mode (automatic gain control) with standard dynamic range.

The camera is capable of windowing and multiple onboard functionalities. The software allows for real-time applications, and the interface is CameraLink full or USB3. The software allows real-time applications and is suitable for stable temperature environments. The C-RED 3 SWIR camera also exists in an OEM module for easy integration in larger systems.