C-RED New Space | Space-Designed SWIR Camera Core

SWIR Core Designed for Space Optical Payloads

Introducing C-RED New Space, an unparalleled SWIR Camera Core for Space Operations. Embark on a new era of optical exploration with First Light Imaging’s state-of-the-art SWIR camera core meticulously crafted to meet the exacting standards of space operations. With a space-approved sensor and purpose-built electronics, this cutting-edge solution is tailored to excel in the extreme conditions of outer space.

Features:

• Customizable SWIR Camera Core: Tailor C-RED New Space to your specific requirements with high levels of customization in hardware, electronic design, and firmware.
• Space-Optimized Design: Engineered from the ground up for space, ensuring optimal performance in the harshest space environments.
• Board Level Integration: Seamlessly integrate C-RED New Space into satellite optical payloads with its board-level design, facilitating easy and efficient integration.
• High-Speed Performance: Achieve up to 600 frames per second (FPS) in full frame mode, enabling rapid capture and processing of critical data.
• Low Noise Operation: Benefit from an ultra-low 30 electrons readout noise, ensuring clarity and precision in image capture.
• Advanced Imaging Technology: 640 x 512 VGA InGaAs sensor with 15 μm pixel pitch, covering a wavelength range from 0.9 to 1.7 µm.
• Customizable Data Interface: Choose the right fit for your needs with a CameraLink™ data interface that is fully customizable.
• Versatile On-Board Processing: Enjoy flexibility with on-board processing capabilities, including 2-point NUC, image flip, user preset configurations, and multiple synchronization options.
• Dynamic Range: 93 dB linear dynamic range and true 16 bits HDR for enhanced imaging capabilities.
• Application-Focused Software: Seamlessly control and integrate C-RED New Space into your workflow with our First Light Vision GUI and a comprehensive software development kit (SDK) compatible with C, C++, C#, Python, MatLab, LabVIEW, μManager, and Halcon.

Applications:

• New Space
  • FSO Communications
  • Cubesats
  • Space Exploration
  • Data Exchange
• Science & Astronomy 
  • Planetary Exploration
  • Earth Observation
  • Hyperspectral Imaging
  • Meterology
• Surveillance 
  • Defense & Security
  • Environmental Monitoring
  • Gas Detection

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C-Red New Space Datasheet