HD-SWIR Microscope - Axiom Optics
HD-SWIR Microscope - Axiom Optics
HD-SWIR Microscope - tabletop setup - description - Axiom Optics
HD-SWIR Microscope - industrial setup - Axiom Optics
HD-SWIR Microscope - industrial setup - description - Axiom Optics
HD SWIR Microscope - Low Mag - USAF target
HD SWIR Microscope - High Mag - USAF target
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HD SWIR Microscope | Microscopy solutions beyond the visible

Spectral range (customizable with filters)

400 - 1700 nm

Magnification range (using 5X objective)

1.72X - 11.85X

FOV ( (low mag - max mag) - w/ 5X objective

3.71 x 2.96 mm - 0.54 x 0.43 mm

Resolve limit (low mag - max mag)

4.09 - 2.40 µm

Depth of field (low mag - max mag)

74.1 - 25.5 µm

Image size (px)

1280 x 1024 or 656 x 520 px

Microscopy beyond the visible

The HD-SWIR Digital Microscope is designed to “see” beyond what a standard optical microscope can image.  Combining SWIR coated optics, a SWIR illumination and a high resolution SWIR InGaAs camera with 5 µm pixel pitch, the HD-SWIR microscope is a cost effective and modular solution that can image microscopic samples in the visible and the shortwave infrared region (400 to 1700 nm). A variety of filter options allow imaging both visible and SWIR (400 – 1700 nm), SWIR only (900 – 1700 nm) or to focus on a spectral band or specific wavelength of interest.

Some materials are transparent in the SWIR while being opaque in the visible spectrum. For example, silicon is opaque under normal light but is transparent in the SWIR wavelengths. Therefore, .the interiors of silicon based devices can be inspected with enhanced contrast without having to disassemble them.

Cost-effective, high-resolution and modular

Smallest InGaAs pixel pitch of 5 µm for high resolution microscopy

Boasting 1280 x 1024 pixels , a 5 µm pixel pitch and a high QE from 400 to 1700 nm, the HD-SWIR microscope outputs high-resolution images with unparalleled  details. The thermoelectric  cooling ensures high image quality even at longer exposure times.

Other camera models are available depending on the application (deep cooled or high-speed)  See our  SWIR camera page here.

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SWIR-optimized optics for high transmission

All optics used in the microscope are anti-reflective coatings for optimal transmission in the SWIR wavelengths.

 

HD-SWIR Microscope transmission curve - Axiom Optics
Optical transmission of SWIR optics used in the HD-SWIR Microscope

Modular design for either coaxial illumination or transmitted light microscopy

A fibered halogen lamp with adjustable power output is offered for application requiring coaxial illumination of the sample directly through the optics.

Halogen lamp spectrum
Halogen lamp spectrum

Alternatively, a single-LED light can be used when a strong illumination at a specific SWIR wavelength is needed.

SWIR LED illumination – single LED
SWIR LED available spectrums
SWIR LED available spectrums

The right filter for each application

High-transmission longpass, bandpass and narrow-band filter options are available and can be inserted directly in the C-mount of the camera, right in front of the sensor.

Longpass filters: >920 nm, >1000 nm, >1070 nm, >1475 nm

Bandpass filters: 930 – 1030 nm or 1485 – 1645 nm

Narrow-band filters:  1290 – 1310 nmm , 1440 – 1460 nm or 1540 – 1560 nm

Goldeye G/CL 130 filter mount

From the lab to industrial environment

The tabletop design for the lab

A  complete benchtop system with a stand, coarse and fine focus adjustment and an optional X/Y translation mount for holding the sample

The industrial design for integration

Easy integration thanks to a metric or imperial clamp mount. The long working distance of the objective (>30 mm) facilitates sample manipulation while maintaining a safe distance from the microscope objective.

SWIR LED available spectrums
SWIR LED available spectrums

The HD-SWIR Digital Microscope is designed to “see” beyond what a standard optical microscope can image.  Combining SWIR coated optics, SWIR illumination and a high resolution SWIR camera, the HD-SWIR microscope makes SWIR microscopy a cost effective solution that can image microscopic samples in the visible and the shortwave infrared region, thus covering a spectral range from 400 to 1700 nm. A variety of filters allows imaging in the SWIR only 0r to focus on spectral band or wavelength of interest.

HD-SWIR Digital Microscope main components

  • A high-resolution SWIR InGaAs camera with 1280 x 1024 pixels (or 656 x 512), 5 µm pixel pitch, and high QE from 400 to 1700 nm. The 5 micron pixel pitch is the smallest in the industry, thus enables resolutions never reached before for SWIR wavelengths. A visualization software and complete SDK allow for easy use in the lab (tabletop version) or in production environment (industrial version). Other camera models (deep cooled or high-speed) are available upon request (see SWIR camera page here). The Goldeye G-130 uses the IMX990 and enables high resolution SWIR microscopy
  • SWIR optimized optics: all optics, included the microscope objective, are coated for optimal transmission in the SWIR (>900 nm). Magnification can easily be adjusted manually or electronically, thus allowing to quickly adapt the field of view.
  • SWIR illumination: a halogen lamp (broad spectrum covering visible and SWIR) can be used with a coaxial port, thus allowing illumination of the sample directly through the optics. Optionally, transmission-mode imaging is possible using a SWIR LED backlight with single wavelength emission spectrum.

Tabletop and industrial designs

    • the tabletop design includes a stand with focus adjustment (coarse + fine) and an optional X/Y translation mount for holding the sample
    • the industrial design allows easy integration thanks to a clamp mount. The long working distance of the objective (>30 mm) facilitates sample manipulation while maintaining a safe distance.Goldeye G/CL 130 filter mount

Halogen lamp spectrum

 

SWIR LED illumination – single LED

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For more SWIR applications, visit our application page.

wafer inspection using imx990 ingaas camera

wafer inspection using HD-SWIR microscope and IMX990 ingaas camera

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