High Performance Cooled Infrared Camera

The IRE-640L Sofradir EC infrared camera family harnesses the full performance of the Sofradir Scorpio focal plane array while offering unique flexibility to meet the needs of any application or OEM requirement. The cameras are available in mid-format (320x256), large-format (640x512), and megapixel (1280x1024). The mid-format Mars-based cameras have broad spectral response capabilities ranging from SWIR (800nm-2.5μm), broadband MWIR (1.5-5μm), MWIR (3-5μm), LWIR (8- 10μm), and VLWIR (8-12μm). The Scorpio MW and LW and Jupiter MW based cameras operate in the MWIR (3-5μm) and LWIR (8-10μm) regions. The engines have a common connectivity and interface logic. The Mars, Scorpio and Jupiter camera engines include an integrated detector/dewar/cooler assembly (IDDCA) and electronics.

The camera electronics include camera and cooler controls modules. The camera produces output signals that are uncorrected or corrected for nonuniformities in an RS-170 video and 14-bit digital data format. Camera communication is available over a serial (RS-232) interface. A 14-bit digital data stream is available via LVDS and Camera Link as well as optionally Gigabit Ethernet. With the optics options, the cameras can be customized to meet any requirement. D*STAR, a digital storage, retrieval and image processing Software Suite is available for infrared imaging research and development applications. In addition, software developer toolkits (SDKs) and command software modules are available for further flexibility.

→ High performance 320x256 imaging in SWIR/MWIR/LWIR/VLWIR with the 30µm Mars MCT array
→ On-board non-uniformity correction and bad pixel replacement
→ High performance 640x512 MWIR and LWIR imaging with the 15µm Scorpio MCT array
→ 14-bit digital output via LVDS and Camera Link, Gigabit Ethernet optional
→ Megapixel performance 1280x1024 MWIR imaging with the 15µm Jupiter MCT array
→ RS-170 analog video output with symbology overlay capabilities
→ High frame rates (320Hz for 320x256; 120Hz for 640x512; 30Hz for 1280x1024)
→ Plug and play OEM operation
→ Multiple cooler configurations (both linear and rotary options)
→ Multiple SDKs

Infrared Focal Plane Array	Sofradir Scorpio LWIR
Detector size	640x512
Pixel Pitch	15µm
Spectral Response	7.7-9.5µm
Readout	Snapshot Integration (ITR)
Thermal Resolution (NETD)	< 20mK (15mK typical)
Gain Settings	1
Well Capacity	13.0 Me-
Quantum Efficiency	> 90%
Operability	> 99.5%
Subwindowing	Dynamic and user definable to 132x1
Pixel Clock	40MHz
A/D	14-bit
Cold Shield	F2.0 standard. Other apertures also available.
Frame Rate (full frame)	Variable 1 to 120Hz
Integration Time Control	480ns-20ms
Trigger/Sync	0-5V TTL in/out with delay
Digital Output	Standard: LVDS and Camera Link. Optional: Gigabit Ethernet.
Analog Video Output	RS-170
Video Symbology	User definable for video output overlay
Non-uniformity Correction	On board (4 tables)
Bad Pixel Replacement	On board (4 tables)
Time Stamping	IRIG-B time stamp on each frame (IRIG-B signal not provided)
Cooling	Closed-cycle Stirling cooler (linear or rotary; multiple options)
Cool Down Time	< 5 minutes @ 20°C; < 7 minutes @ 55°C
Weight w/o Lens	< 4kg
Operational Temperature	-30°C to 55°C
Shock	MIL-SPEC 810G
Vibration	MIL-SPEC 810G
Optical Mount Interface	Standard: M80, Optional: Bayonet
User Interface Panel	Optional. Standard connector interface for LVDS, Camera Link, GigE, Analog Video, Sync In/Out, IRIG, and power
Power Supply	Included