Uncooled MWIR camera: TACHYON 16K and TACHYON 16K PLUS

The TACHYON 16K is an uncooled MWIR camera offering high-speed frame rates up to 4000 frames per second. Maximum added value and affordability to ensure a full integration in the INDUSTRY 4.0 applications.The MWIR band is preferred when inspecting high temperature objects,

• Detector type: VPD PbSe FPA with digital interface, uncooled operation
• Array format: 128×128 (16384 pixels)
• Pixel size: 50 um x 50 um (square format)
• Spectral range: MWIR, 1.0 μm to 5.0 μm
• Peak wavelength of detection: 3.7 microns
• Integration time: 10 – 1000 μs, selectable
• Raw data communication, 14 bit
• Interfaces: GigE VISION 2.0 (GenICam compatible) with PoE and Multipurpose DI/DO connector (trigger IN/OUT) (cable sold separately)
• Maximum frame rate: 4000 fps (TACHYON 16k CAMERA PLUS) (see specifications)
• ROI windowing function (see table for full description of possible modes)
• Mechanical shutter for 1-pt offset correction
• Start-up time: < 10 seconds
• Power supply: PoE, 8 W (non-PoE operation requires 12 VDC)
• Metal housing with rear connectors and tripod screw holes (M3 and M4)
• Dimensions and weight (w/o optics): 66 (L) x 62 (W) x 62 (H) (mm), 400 grams
• Optics (standard option): f=35 mm, F#1.1, FoV 10.5º x 10.5º, AR coating (1 – 5 μm), manual focus with CS-mount interface

Software included:

• NIT SOFTWARE SUITE (Acquisition and visualization SW)
• SDK available for custom software programming
• Minimum temperature of detection: 100 ºC
• Industrial applications: machine vision, additive manufacturing, industrial process monitoring, gas detection, spectroscopy, glass manufacturing quality assurance

Uncooled MWIR camera Applications

• Additive manufacturing monitoring
• Industrial process monitoring
• Machine vision applications
• Spectroscopy
• Gas and flame detection
• Glass manufacturing quality assurance
• Research and development

Industries applications

• Automotive industry
• Home appliance manufacturing
• Metallurgy and steel industry
• Petrochemical industry
• Glass manufacturing industry

NIT manufacture PbSe infrared detectors using a process called VPD (Vapor Phase Deposition) which enables the manufacture of bidimensional Focal Plane Arrays. The main characteristics of these VPD PbSe detectors are:

– Complex detectors (Focal Plane Arrays),
– Detection in the MWIR range (3 – 5 microns),
– Uncooled performance at room temperature (D* > 10^9 Jones),
– Photonic detection (time constant under 5 microsec).

TACHYON FPAs combine integrated readout circuitry (ROIC) and fully uncooled MWIR performance, available as 32 x 32 or 128 x 128 pixel formats. The microCORE TACHYON module offers optimized size and is easy to integrate into cost sensitive machine vision or process control applications at an affordable cost.