SCION 640 VIS-SWIR Camera
SCION 640 VIS–SWIR Camera
The SCION 640 is a high‑sensitivity VIS–SWIR camera designed for applications requiring fast acquisition, low noise, and broad spectral coverage. Featuring a 640 × 512 pixel sensor with 10 µm pixel pitch, the SCION 640 delivers excellent sensitivity across the visible to short‑wave infrared range, enabling reliable detection of both steady‑state and dynamic light events.
With deep thermoelectric cooling and advanced readout modes, the SCION 640 achieves high signal‑to‑noise performance even at long integration times. Its wide wavelength coverage and high frame‑rate capability make the camera well suited for hyperspectral imaging, fluorescence measurements, semiconductor inspection, and scientific spectroscopy. The compact housing and availability of board‑level configurations allow straightforward integration into OEM and system‑level instruments.
Description
SCION 640 VIS–SWIR Camera
The SCION 640 is a high‑sensitivity VIS–SWIR camera designed for applications requiring fast acquisition, low noise, and broad spectral coverage. Featuring a 640 × 512 pixel sensor with 10 µm pixel pitch, the SCION 640 delivers excellent sensitivity across the visible to short‑wave infrared range, enabling reliable detection of both steady‑state and dynamic light events.
With deep thermoelectric cooling and advanced readout modes, the SCION 640 achieves high signal‑to‑noise performance even at long integration times. Its wide wavelength coverage and high frame‑rate capability make the camera well suited for hyperspectral imaging, fluorescence measurements, semiconductor inspection, and scientific spectroscopy. The compact housing and availability of board‑level configurations allow straightforward integration into OEM and system‑level instruments.
Key Specifications
- Sensor format: 640 × 512 array with 10 µm pixel pitch
- Spectral range: Broadband VIS–SWIR coverage from approximately 0.4 to 2.5 µm (sensor‑dependent)
- Cooling: Thermoelectric cooling down to −65 °C
- Sensitivity: Up to ~85% broadband quantum efficiency using Teledyne VisGaAs or MCT sensor technology
- Frame rate: Up to 700 fps at full frame, higher rates with windowing
- Readout modes: Advanced non‑destructive readout and sample‑up‑the‑ramp (SUPR) capability
- Integration: Compact housing with optional board‑level configuration; compatible with PICAM SDK and LightField software
Specifications
Specifications
| Part Number | SCION‑VISGAS‑640 |
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| Resolution | 640 × 512 |
| Max Frame Rate (Standard) | 700 Hz |
| Sensor Model | Teledyne VisGaAs |
| Pixel Size | 10 µm |
| Sensor Type | Hybrid CMOS |
| Shutter Type | Global, Rolling |
| Spectral Range | 400–1700 nm |
| Color / Mono | Mono |
| Lens Mount | C‑mount |
| Data Interface | CameraLink, USB 3.0 |
Features
| Acquisition Modes |
Integrate then read, Integrate while read, Sample up the ramp |
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Performance
| Dark Current | < 60 e⁻/pixel/second |
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| Full Well Capacity (Qsat) | 1 Me⁻ (low gain) |
| Quantum Efficiency (Mono) | 85% |
| Read Noise | < 30 e⁻ |
| Sensor Material | InGaAs |
Physical
| Digitization (ADC) | 14‑bit |
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| Dimensions (W × H × L) | 86 × 86 × 127 mm |
| Field of View | 6.4 × 5.1 mm |
Recommended System Configuration
| Accessories (Included) | Power supply, USB cable, trigger cables, quick‑start guide |
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Compliance & Certifications
| Certification | CE |
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Scion Camera Comparison
SCION Camera Comparison
| Specification | SCION 640 VisGaAs | SCION 640 MCT | SCION VisGaAs 1280 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor Resolution | 640 × 512 | 640 × 512 | 1280 × 1024 |
| Sensor Material | VisGaAs (InGaAs) | MCT (HgCdTe) | VisGaAs (InGaAs) |
| Pixel Size | 10 µm | 10 µm | 10 µm |
| Spectral Range | ~400 – 1700 nm | ~900 – 2500 nm | ~400 – 1700 nm |
| Quantum Efficiency (typ.) | Up to ~85% | Sensor‑dependent | Up to ~85% |
| Max Frame Rate (Full Frame) | Up to 700 fps | Up to 700 fps | Up to 175 fps |
| Readout Modes | Integrate then read, integrate while read, sample up the ramp (SUPR) | ||
| Cooling | Thermoelectric cooling down to −65 °C | ||
| Shutter Type | Global and rolling shutter (sensor‑dependent) | ||
| Lens Mount | C‑mount | ||
| Data Interface | CameraLink, USB 3.0 | CameraLink, USB 3.0 | CameraLink, USB 3.0 |
| Form Factor | Compact housing (86 × 86 × 127 mm) or board‑level configuration | ||
| Typical Applications | Hyperspectral imaging, fluorescence, semiconductor inspection | Extended‑SWIR imaging, chemical analysis, defense & astronomy | High‑resolution hyperspectral imaging, scientific imaging |






