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OwL 1280

Raptor Photonics
OwL 1280

High-sensitivity 1280 x 1024 InGaAs SWIR camera (0.6–1.7µm) with Camera Link output, 10–60Hz frame rate, and an OEM HD-SDI variant, for surveillance and scientific imaging.

Typed specifications31 values

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Mass
200 g
datasheet p.2
Envelope (L×W×H)
68.8mm x 46.0mm x 49.5mm
datasheet p.2 68.8mm x 46.0mm x 49.5mm L*W*H, incl. connector parts
Sensor resolution
1280 x 1024
datasheet p.2
Spectral bands
0.6µm to 1.7µm
datasheet p.2
Supply voltage
12 V
nom. · datasheet p.2 0.5 V max_delta, DC  |  12 V power supply 12V DC +/-0.5V
Power consumption
8 W
max · printed <8W with TEC ON, NUC ON · datasheet p.2 8 W max · with TEC ON, NUC ON
Data interface
HD-SDI SMPTE-274M
datasheet p.1 RS-422 communication  |  other HD-SDI SMPTE-274M, 1080p/30  |  RS-422
Operating temperature
-40 °C
min · datasheet p.2 71 °C max  |  -40–71 °C operating case temperature
Export status
UK controlled
may need a UK single individual export licence (SIEL) · datasheet p.2
Camera type
SWIR
VIS-SWIR · datasheet p.1
Spectral range
600–1 700 nm
spectral response · datasheet p.2
Survival temperature
-55 °C
min · datasheet p.2 85 °C max  |  -55–85 °C storage temperature
Detector
InGaAs (SWIR)
InGaAs PIN-Photodiode · datasheet p.2
Bit depth
10 bit
10 bit serial SMPTE274M 1080p/30 · datasheet p.2
Frame rate
30 fps
datasheet p.2 30 fps
Sensor format (pixels)
1280 x 1024
active pixel · datasheet p.2
Pixel pitch
10 µm
10um x 10um pitch · datasheet p.2
Exposure time
0.05–25.8 ms
LG, printed 50us to 25.8ms · datasheet p.2
Lens mount
C-mount
optical interface, selection of SWIR lens available · datasheet p.2

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As published by the supplier15 lines, in the manufacturer's own wording
Sensor
1280 x 1024 InGaAs
Spectral range
0.6 µm to 1.7 µm
Pixel pitch
10 µm x 10 µm
Readout noise
<28 electrons (rms)
Intra-scene dynamic range
51 dB
Digital output
12 bit medium Camera Link
Frame rate
10 to 60 Hz
Gain control
On-board Automated Gain Control (AGC)
Non-uniform correction
On-board intelligent 3 point NUC
Sensor temperature stabilisation
15°C
Cooling
Fanless
Oem variant
OwL 1280 SDI, HD-SDI interface
Oem variant output
Uncompressed, mono, progressive scan digital video, HD-SDI SMPTE-274M 1080p30
Oem variant order requirement
MOQ applies
Export control
Subject to UK government export control; may require Single Individual export licence before shipment

About

The OwL 1280 is a high-sensitivity InGaAs shortwave infrared (SWIR) camera built around a 1280 x 1024 InGaAs sensor with visible extension from 0.6µm to 1.7µm. Its 10µm x 10µm pixel pitch enables high-resolution imaging, while readout noise below 28 electrons (rms) and an intra-scene dynamic range of 51dB allow simultaneous capture of bright and dark portions of a scene. The camera provides a 12-bit medium Camera Link digital output and runs at frame rates from 10 to 60Hz. Onboard features include Automated Gain Control (AGC) for optimal contrast across lighting conditions and an intelligent 3-point Non-Uniform Correction (NUC) for high image quality. Like other Raptor cameras, the OwL 1280 is ultra-compact, rugged, fanless, and has its sensor temperature stabilised to 15°C. An OEM variant, the OwL 1280 SDI, offers an HD-SDI interface producing uncompressed, mono, progressive-scan digital video output to the HD-SDI SMPTE-274M 1080p30 standard for simplified system integration; MOQ applies to this variant. Applications include surveillance and scientific imaging. The product is under UK government export control and may require a Single Individual export licence before shipment.

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