PixelCam multispectral cameras provide live imaging of 3-9 spectral bands at video rates. Simultaneous multi-channel “snapshot” acquisition delivers rich, real-time data without scene change or pixel shift. Custom dichroic filter arrays are integrated into the focal plane array at wafer-level to create robust linear and area sensors that extract high-contrast spectral information at specific visible and infrared wavelengths. This breakthrough technology enables easy integration into handheld, mobile and aerial cameras – all with the same frame rate, size, weight, and power consumption as monochrome cameras.
PixelCam cameras are fabricated to user-defined wavelengths. The unique combination of high-speed, multi-band imaging and small form factor supports a variety of dedicated applications including agriculture, biomedical, machine vision, surveillance and authentication, and unmanned systems. Customized OEM multispectral camera modules are engineered from the wafer-level to deliver scalable volume production and easy integration into handheld and portable devices. Standard PixelCam camera modules are available for 4-band and 6-band RGB-NIR and SWIR wavelengths.
The Pixelcam VIS NIR 4 band Spectral Imager is based on the Adimec Opal 4MP camera. This snapshot mulitpsectral imager, spectral response shown below, has 4 unique bands in a custom “Bayer” type filter. The RGB and NIR filters bin 4 pixels (2X2). Applications include ICG imaging, industrial QC and Security. Users can also use a “prefilter” to further define the bands to utilized the camera with narrower bands. Reach out to our applications engineers for the details.
SPECTRAL RESPONSE
PIXELTEQ’s micro-pattered optical filters, like PixelCam, are covered by patents in micro-patterning technologies (US patent 7648808) and pixel filter array on substrate (either glass or directly on sensor/detector wafers) methodologies (US patent 6638668).
Benefits
- Simultaneous multi-band imaging
- Custom VIS-NIR-SWIR spectral bands
- Portable size, weight and power consumption
- Robust, high reliability, scalable production
OEM Customization
- Application-specific spectral bands
- Custom pixel-scale mosaic patterning
- Sensor, camera, and housing options
- Mechanical and environmental requirements
- Proof-of-concept prototypes to high-volume production
Applications
- Aerial mapping
- Biomedical imaging
- Machine vision
- Product screening
- Remote sensing
- Surveillance and authentication
- Unmanned systems
- Water quality measurement
Technical Specifications
Spectral Response | 900-1700 nm |
Resolution | 640 x 512 px |
Sensor | InGaAs |
Spectral Bands | 1120nm SWP |
Active Area | 9.6mm x 7.68mm |
Frame Rate Overclocked | Up to 25 fps |
Optical Interface | C Mount |
Digital Output | 14 bit CameraLink |
Dimensions (no lens or mount) | 50mm (H) x 50mm (W) x 82mm (D) |
Weight | 282 g (0.62 lb.) |