Emberion VS20

Emberion VS20 offers a full camera functionality with implementations for sensor readout and control, analog-to-digital signal conversion, calibration, image pre-processing, thermal control, power management and standard digital camera interface. The camera core circuit boards are supplemented by an optional mechanics and housing designed for efficient thermal management and protection against dust and water. A stable performance over a wide environmental temperature range is ensured with a thermo-electric cooling (TEC) element built in the image sensor package. Potential applications of the image sensor and camera lie in multiple domains, e.g. monochromatic machine vision and enabling multispectral and hyperspectral imaging.

Emberion VS20 cameras are available with two interface options: Camera Link (Emberion VS20 CL) or with GigE Vision (Emberion VS20 GigE).

Emberion VS20 VIS-SWIR imagers of VGA resolution provide superior responsivity with very low noise over a broad spectral range from visible (400 nm) to short-wave infrared (SWIR, 2000 nm) wavelengths in room temperature operation. The dynamic range of the detectors is very large, owing to the low noise and a response that does not saturate. The Camera works at 86 fps with Camera Link interface. Wide, tunable spectral range covered with a single sensor array , from visible 400 nm (VIS) light to short-wave infrared 2000 nm (SWIR). Large inherent dynamic operation range, enabling High-Dynamic-Range (HDR) imaging. Cost-efficient sensor manufacturing process, providing affordable camera solutions for a wide range of imaging applications. In house designed CMOS ROIC supporting lower noise. Benefits:
  • Wide, tunable spectral range
  • High-Dynamic-Range (HDR)
  • Camera Link interface
  • 86 fps
  • Cost-efficient and affordable
Our variant Emberion VS20 GigE VIS-SWIR camera consists of VGA resolution which provides superior responsivity with very low noise over a broad spectral range from visible (400 nm) to short-wave infrared (SWIR, 2000 nm) wavelengths in room temperature operation. The dynamic range of the detectors is very large, owing to the low noise and a response that does not saturate. The camera enables 400 fps with GigE interface. Wide, tunable spectral range covered with a single sensor array, from visible 400 nm (VIS) light to short-wave infrared 2000 nm (SWIR). Large inherent dynamic operation range, enabling High-Dynamic-Range (HDR) imaging. Cost-efficient sensor manufacturing process, providing affordable camera solutions for a wide range of imaging applications. In house designed state of the art CMOS ROIC supporting lower noise. Benefits:
  • Wide, tunable spectral range
  • HDR
  • Optimised ROIC for lower noise performance
  • GigE interface
  • 400 fps
Our newest release VS20 VIS-SWIR Compact is lightweight and consists of VGA resolution which provides superior responsivity with very low noise over a broad spectral range from visible (400 nm) to short-wave infrared (SWIR, 2000 nm) wavelengths in room temperature operation. The dynamic range of the detectors is very large, owing to the low noise and a response that does not saturate. The camera enables 400 fps with GigE interface. Wide, tunable spectral range covered with a single sensor array, from visible 400 nm (VIS) light to short-wave infrared 2000 nm (SWIR). Large inherent dynamic operation range, enabling High-Dynamic-Range (HDR) imaging. Cost-efficient sensor manufacturing process, providing affordable camera solutions for a wide range of imaging applications. In house designed state of the art CMOS ROIC supporting lower noise. Benefits:
  • Lightweight
  • Wide, tunable spectral range
  • HDR
  • Optimised ROIC for lower noise performance
  • GigE interface
  • 400 fps
Image sensor specifications Emberion VS20 CL Emberion VS20 GigE Emberion VS20 Compact
Image sensor type Emberion colloidal quantum dot (CQD) photodiode
Spectral range 400 to 2000 nm
Pixel pitch 20.0 μm x 20.0 μm
Resolution in pixels 640 x 512
Image size 12.8 mm x 10.24 mm
Image diameter 16.39 mm
Fill factor 90 %
Operable pixels > 99.9%
Shutter Global, built-in electronic
Cooling Build-in 2-stage thermoelectric cooler (TEC)
Camera specifications Emberion VS20 CL Emberion VS20 GigE Emberion VS20 Compact
Ambient operating temperature -40 to +55 °C -40 to +55 °C -20 to +40 °C
A/D conversion 14 bits
Image processing Non-uniformity correction, linearisation, defect pixel correction
Exposure time Min 0.5 ms, adjustable with 1 μs resolution Min 0.5 ms, adjustable with 1 μs resolution Min 0.1 ms, adjustable with 1 μs resolution
Supply voltage 11 to 13 Vdc (DC power jack) 11 to 13 Vdc (DC power jack)
Power consumption 8 W (typical) To be confirmed
Interfaces and mechanics Emberion VS20 CL Emberion VS20 GigE Emberion VS20 Compact
Lens mount C-mount, flange back distance: 17.526 mm C-mount, flange back distance: 17.526 mm C-mount with full thread
Dimensions (L x W x H) without the lens mount 168.7 mm x 102.0 mm x 111.5 mm 168.7 mm x 102.0 mm x 111.5 mm 98.8 mm x 50.0 mm x 50.0 mm
Weight 1.35 kg 1.35 kg 450 g
Trigger 5V TTL input or output (configurable) SMA & Precision Time Protocol (IEEE 1588)
Interface options Emberion VS20 CL Emberion VS20 GigE Emberion VS20 Compact
Image data Camera Link Base configuration, SDR connector GigE configuration, RJ45 connector GigE Vision, RJ45 connector
Communications Camera Link serial communications at (9600 baud) Packet-based, GeniICam compatible GeniICam compatible
Max frame rate (full VGA) 86 fps 400 fps 400 fps
Trigger SMA connector for trigger input/output, 3.3/5V SMA connector and IEEE 1588 supported 2 HW triggers (Opto-isolated and non-isolated), Trigger over Ethernet (IEEE 1588 PTP)
Powering 24V DC input 24V DC, Power over Ethernet not supported 12 VDC