Our SWIR camera offers solutions for various markets including defense, industrial, medical,
outdoor activities, public safety and research & development.
High resolution SWIR camera: The Wildcat/Wildcat+ series is based on a state-of-the art uncooled InGaAs detector with 640 x 512 pixels and 20 µm pixel pitch (Wildcat 640/Wildcat+ 640/Wildcat+ TE0 and WL series) or 1280 x 1024 pixels and 5 µm pixel pitch (Wildcat+ 1280 series). Wildcat/Wildcat+ cameras come with a CameraLink or USB3 Vision interfaces with low weight and power. Wildcat/Wildcat+ cameras are suitable for semiconductor inspection, display inspection and laser beam analysis.
High-resolution SWIR imaging
Compact and industry-proven camera design
Flexible optical mount and lens options
Description
Wildcat/Wildcat+ series cameras are suitable for industrial implementations such as process monitoring, industrial machine vision and medical applications. The high-performance cameras also fit scientific uses. The cameras offer superior, high-resolution SWIR imaging capabilities, come in a versatile and industry-proven Wildcat camera package (GenICam) compliant and offer on-board image processing. Wildcat 640 is an optimized SWIR solution combining the advantages of a small sized camera, high-speed operation, high sensitivity, and high dynamic range. Wildcat+ 640 series is a SWIR camera with a high frame rate at 300 Hz full and a very low noise of only 45e-. Combined with a large pixel pitch of 20 µm, this gives Wildcat+ 640 a unique ability to work in low light environments. In Wildcat+ 640 TE0 and WL series, the WL version uses a special windowless sensor package for laser beam analysis applications. Wildcat+ 1280 is a high-resolution, SWIR megapixel camera for high precision inspection in laser monitoring, semiconductor inspection and other industrial applications.
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InGaAs photodiode array with CTIA ROIC (WL version comes without detector cover glass)
InGaAs photodiode array with CTIA ROIC
Power consumption
< 6 W
< 7 W
< 7 W
< 7 W
Camera weight
316 g or 358 g
316 g or 358 g
316 g or 358 g
345 g or 385 g
Optical interface
C-mount or M42
C-mount or M42
C-mount or M42
C-mount or M42
Digital output format
CameraLink or USB3 Vision
CameraLink (16 bit) or USB3 Vision (16 bit)
CameraLink (16 bit) or USB3 Vision (16 bit)
CameraLink (16 bit) or USB3 Vision (16 bit)
Options
Wildcat 640 series is based on an in-house developed, temperature stabilized InGaAs detector with a 640 x 512 pixel resolution. The Wildcat 640 cameras are offered with high frame of up to 220 Hz. The camera comes with a CameraLinkTM or USB3 Vision interface and features low weight and power. The Wildcat 640 is suitable for SWIR hyperspectral imaging, semiconductor inspection and laser beam analysis.
High resolution SWIR Imaging
Frame rate up to 220 Hz or 110 Hz
Low noise and high dynamic range
Specification
Mechanical Specifications
Wildcat 640 CL 100
Wildcat 640 U3V 100
Wildcat 640 CL 200
Wildcat 640 U3V 200
Approximate dimensions - excluding lens [width x height x length] [mm]
55 x 55 x 72
55 x 55 x 91.5
55 x 55 x 72
55 x 55 x 91.5
Weight [gr] - excluding lens
316
358
316
358
Optical interface
C-mount or M42
C-mount or M42
C-mount or M42
C-mount or M42
Connector USB
-
USB 3.0 type micro-B
-
USB 3.0 type micro-B
Connector CameraLink
Standard SDR
-
Standard SDR
-
Connector power/trigger/serial command
Lemo 1B.308 (unified connector)
Lemo 1B.308 (unified connector)
Lemo 1B.308 (unified connector)
Lemo 1B.308 (unified connector)
Environmental & Power Specifications
Wildcat 640 CL 100
Wildcat 640 U3V 100
Wildcat 640 CL 200
Wildcat 640 U3V 200
Operating case temperature [°C]
From -40 to +70
From -40 to +70
From -40 to +70
From -40 to +70
Storage temperature [°C]
From -40 to +85
From -40 to +85
From -40 to +85
From -40 to +85
Power consumption [W]
<6
<6
<6
<6
Power supply voltage
DC 12 V
DC 12 V
DC 12 V
DC 12 V
Shock
40 g, 11 ms, according to MIL-STD810G
40 g, 11 ms, according to MIL-STD810G
40 g, 11 ms, according to MIL-STD810G
40 g, 11 ms, according to MIL-STD810G
Vibration
5 g [20 to 2000 Hz], according to MIL-STD810G
5 g [20 to 2000 Hz], according to MIL-STD810G
5 g [20 to 2000 Hz], according to MIL-STD810G
5 g [20 to 2000 Hz], according to MIL-STD810G
IP rating
IP40
IP40
IP40
IP40
Regulatory compliance
CE
CE
CE
CE
Electro-Optical Specifications
Wildcat 640 CL 100
Wildcat 640 U3V 100
Wildcat 640 CL 200
Wildcat 640 U3V 200
Image format [pixels]
640 x 512
640 x 512
640 x 512
640 x 512
Pixel pitch [µm]
20
20
20
20
Detector type
InGaAs photodiode array with CTIA ROIC
InGaAs photodiode array with CTIA ROIC
InGaAs photodiode array with CTIA ROIC
InGaAs photodiode array with CTIA ROIC
Sensor temperature stabilization
TE cooler
TE cooler
TE cooler
TE cooler
Integration type
Snapshot - global shutter
Snapshot - global shutter
Snapshot - global shutter
Snapshot - global shutter
Active area and diagonal [mm]
12.8 x 10.24 [diagonal 16.4]
12.8 x 10.24 [diagonal 16.4]
12.8 x 10.24 [diagonal 16.4]
12.8 x 10.24 [diagonal 16.4]
Optical fill factor
100%
100%
100%
100%
Spectral range [nm]
900 - 1700
900 - 1700
900 - 1700
900 - 1700
Quantum efficiency
~80% [typical peak value]
~80% [typical peak value]
~80% [typical peak value]
~80% [typical peak value]
Gain modes
High Gain [HG] & High Dynamic Range [HDR]
High Gain [HG] & High Dynamic Range [HDR]
High Gain [HG] & High Dynamic Range [HDR]
High Gain [HG] & High Dynamic Range [HDR]
Full well capacities [electrons]
110k [HG] & 600k [HDR]
110k [HG] & 600k [HDR]
110k [HG] & 600k [HDR]
110k [HG] & 600k [HDR]
Read noise [electrons]
80 [HG] & 250 [HDR]
80 [HG] & 250 [HDR]
80 [HG] & 250 [HDR]
80 [HG] & 250 [HDR]
Dark current [electrons/second]
<100k [at 288K sensor temp]
<100k [at 288K sensor temp]
<100k [at 288K sensor temp]
<100k [at 288K sensor temp]
Read out mode
ITR
ITR
ITR
ITR
Pixel operability
>99%
>99%
>99%
>99%
Preconfigured exposure time range [ms]
HG: 0.5 ms & 5 ms; HDR: 0.5 ms & 5 ms
HG: 0.5 ms & 5 ms; HDR: 0.5 ms & 5 ms
HG: 0.5 ms & 5 ms; HDR: 0.5 ms & 5 ms
HG: 0.5 ms & 5 ms; HDR: 0.5 ms & 5 ms
Max frame rate [Hz] [full frame]
110
110
220
220
Region of interest
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Min region size [pixels]
Min 1032 pixels
Min 1032 pixels
Min 1032 pixels
Min 1032 pixels
Max frame rate [Hz] [min region size]
>1 kHz
>1 kHz
>1 kHz
>1 kHz
Command and control
CameraLink Base
USB 3 Vision
CameraLink Base
USB 3 Vision
Digital output format
CameraLink Base (16 bit)
USB 3 Vision (16 bit)
CameraLink Base (16 bit)
USB 3 Vision (16 bit)
Trigger
2 trigger in & 2 trigger out - LVCMOS 3.3 V
2 trigger in & 2 trigger out - LVCMOS 3.3 V
2 trigger in & 2 trigger out - LVCMOS 3.3 V
2 trigger in & 2 trigger out - LVCMOS 3.3 V
The Wildcat+ 640 series is based on a state-of-the-art InGaAs detector with 640 x 512 pixels and 20 µm pixel pitch. The camera offers superior, high resolution SWIR imaging capabilities, comes in a versatile and industry-proven Wildcat camera package (GenICam compliant) and offers advanced on-board image processing. The Wildcat+ 640 camera outputs full frame images up to 300 Hz via either a CameraLink or USB3 Vision interface.
High-resolution SWIR imaging
Frame rate up to 300 HZ
Flexible optical mount and lens options
Specification
Mechanical Specifications
Wildcat+ 640 CL 300
Wildcat+ 640 U3V 300
Approximate dimensions - excluding lens [width x height x length] [mm]
Connector: 2 trigger in & 2 trigger out - LVCMOS 3.3 V; CameraLink trigger in
Connector: 2 trigger in & 2 trigger out - LVCMOS 3.3 V; CameraLink trigger in
The Wildcat+ 640 TE0 and WL series is based upon a state-of-the-art uncooled InGaAs detector with 640x512 pixels and 20 µm pixel pitch. The WL version uses a special windowless sensor package for laser beam analysis applications. The camera offers superior, high-resolution SWIR imaging capabilities, comes in a versatile and industry-proven Wildcat camera package (GenICam compliant) and offers advanced on-board image processing. The Wildcat+ 640 TE0 and WL cameras output full frame images at 220 Hz via either a CameraLinkTM or USB3 Vision interface.
High-resolution SWIR imaging
Fram rate up to 220 Hz
Flexible optical mount and lens options
Specification
Mechanical Specifications
Wildcat+ 640 TE0 CL 200
Wildcat+ 640 TE0 U3V 200
Wildcat+ 640 WL CL 200
Wildcat+ 640 WL U3V 200
Approximate dimensions - excluding lens [width x height x length] [mm]
55 x 55 x 72
55 x 55 x 91.5
55 x 55 x 72
55 x 55 x 91.5
Weight [gr] - excluding lens
316
358
316
358
Optical interface
C-mount or M42
C-mount or M42
C-mount or M42
C-mount or M42
Connector USB
-
USB 3.0 type micro-B
-
USB 3.0 type micro-B
Connector CameraLink
Standard SDR
-
Standard SDR
-
Connector power/trigger/serial command
Lemo 1B.308 (unified connector)
Lemo 1B.308 (unified connector)
Lemo 1B.308 (unified connector)
Lemo 1B.308 (unified connector)
Environmental & Power Specifications
Wildcat+ 640 TE0 CL 200
Wildcat+ 640 TE0 U3V 200
Wildcat+ 640 WL CL 200
Wildcat+ 640 WL U3V 200
Operating case temperature [°C]
From -40 to +70
From -40 to +70
From -40 to +70
From -40 to +70
Storage temperature [°C]
From -40 to +85
From -40 to +85
From -40 to +85
From -40 to +85
Power consumption [W]
<7
<7
<7
<7
Power supply voltage
DC 12 V
DC 12 V
DC 12 V
DC 12 V
Shock
40 g, 11 ms, according to MIL-STD810G
40 g, 11 ms, according to MIL-STD810G
40 g, 11 ms, according to MIL-STD810G
40 g, 11 ms, according to MIL-STD810G
Vibration
5 g [20 to 2000 Hz], according to MIL-STD810G
5 g [20 to 2000 Hz], according to MIL-STD810G
5 g [20 to 2000 Hz], according to MIL-STD810G
5 g [20 to 2000 Hz], according to MIL-STD810G
IP rating
IP40
IP40
IP40
IP40
Regulatory compliance
CE
CE
CE
CE
Electro-Optical Specifications
Wildcat+ 640 TE0 CL 200
Wildcat+ 640 TE0 U3V 200
Wildcat+ 640 WL CL 200
Wildcat+ 640 WL U3V 200
Image format [pixels]
640 x 512
640 x 512
640 x 512
640 x 512
Pixel pitch [µm]
20
20
20
20
Detector type
InGaAs photodiode array with CTIA ROIC (WL version comes without detector cover glass)
InGaAs photodiode array with CTIA ROIC (WL version comes without detector cover glass)
InGaAs photodiode array with CTIA ROIC (WL version comes without detector cover glass)
InGaAs photodiode array with CTIA ROIC (WL version comes without detector cover glass)
Sensor temperature stabilization
NA(uncooled)
NA(uncooled)
NA(uncooled)
NA(uncooled)
Integration type
Snapshot - global shutter
Snapshot - global shutter
Snapshot - global shutter
Snapshot - global shutter
Active area and diagonal [mm]
12.8 x 10.24 [diagonal 16.4]
12.8 x 10.24 [diagonal 16.4]
12.8 x 10.24 [diagonal 16.4]
12.8 x 10.24 [diagonal 16.4]
Optical fill factor
100%
100%
100%
100%
Spectral range [nm]
900 - 1700
900 - 1700
900 - 1700
900 - 1700
Quantum efficiency
~80% [typical peak value]
~80% [typical peak value]
~80% [typical peak value]
~80% [typical peak value]
Gain modes
High Gain [HG] & High Dynamic Range [HDR]
High Gain [HG] & High Dynamic Range [HDR]
High Gain [HG] & High Dynamic Range [HDR]
High Gain [HG] & High Dynamic Range [HDR]
Full well capacities [electrons]
65k [HG] & 550k [HDR]
65k [HG] & 550k [HDR]
65k [HG] & 550k [HDR]
65k [HG] & 550k [HDR]
Read noise [electrons]
45 [HG] & 200 [HDR]
45 [HG] & 200 [HDR]
45 [HG] & 200 [HDR]
45 [HG] & 200 [HDR]
Dark current [electrons/second]
<100k
<100k
<100k
<100k
Read out modes
ITR/IWR
ITR/IWR
ITR/IWR
ITR/IWR
Pixel operability
>99.5%
>99.5%
>99.5%
>99.5%
Preconfigured exposure time range [ms]
HDR ITR: 0.5 ms; HG ITR: 0.5 ms & 5 ms
HDR ITR: 0.5 ms; HG ITR: 0.5 ms & 5 ms
HDR ITR: 0.5 ms; HG ITR: 0.5 ms & 5 ms
HDR ITR: 0.5 ms; HG ITR: 0.5 ms & 5 ms
Max frame rate [Hz] [full frame]
220
220
220
220
Region of interest
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Min region size [pixels]
48 x 48 (step size 8 pixels in X & 8 pixels in Y)
48 x 48 (step size 8 pixels in X & 8 pixels in Y)
48 x 48 (step size 8 pixels in X & 8 pixels in Y)
48 x 48 (step size 8 pixels in X & 8 pixels in Y)
Max frame rate [Hz] [min region size]
>10 kHz
>10 kHz
>10 kHz
>10 kHz
Command and control
CameraLink Base
USB 3 Vision
CameraLink Base
USB 3 Vision
Digital output format
CameraLink Base (16 bit)
USB 3 Vision (16 bit)
CameraLink Base (16 bit)
USB 3 Vision (16 bit)
Trigger
Connector: 2 trigger in & 2 trigger out - LVCMOS 3.3 V; CameraLink trigger in
Connector: 2 trigger in & 2 trigger out - LVCMOS 3.3 V; CameraLink trigger in
Connector: 2 trigger in & 2 trigger out - LVCMOS 3.3 V; CameraLink trigger in
Connector: 2 trigger in & 2 trigger out - LVCMOS 3.3 V; CameraLink trigger in
The Wildcat+ 1280 series is based upon a state-of-the-art InGaAs photodiode array with 1280x1024 pixel resolution and 5 µm pixel pitch. With its superior, high-resolution SWIR imaging capabilities, the camera is offered in a versatile and industry-proven Wildcat camera package (GenICam compliant).
The Wildcat+ 1280 camera offers advanced onboard image processing and outputs full frame images at 120 Hz via a CameraLink or USB3 Vision interface. It is designed for use in semiconductor wafer inspection, display inspection (mobile phone and TV), microscopy and laser beam analysis. Now available with support for trigger induced exposure time for external triggering - trigger induced exposure time functionality is only applicable to ITR mode.
High-resolution SWIR megapixel camera
Frame rate up to 120Hz
Flexible optical mount and lens options
Specification
Mechanical Specifications
Wildcat+ 1280 CL
Wildcat+ 1280 U3V
Approximate dimensions - excluding lens [width x height x length] [mm]
55 x 55 x 72
55 x 55 x 91.5
Weight [gr] - excluding lens
345
385
Optical interface
C-mount or M42
C-mount or M42
Connector USB
-
USB 3.0 type micro-B
Connector CameraLink
Standard SDR
-
Connector power/trigger/serial command
Lemo 1B.308 (unified connector)
Lemo 1B.308 (unified connector)
Environmental & Power Specifications
Wildcat+ 1280 CL
Wildcat+ 1280 U3V
Operating case temperature [°C]
From -40 to +70
From -40 to +70
Storage temperature [°C]
From -40 to +85
From -40 to +85
Power consumption [W]
<7
<7
Power supply voltage
DC 12 V
DC 12 V
Shock
40 g, 11 ms, according to MIL-STD810G
40 g, 11 ms, according to MIL-STD810G
Vibration
5 g [20 to 2000 Hz], according to MIL-STD810G
5 g [20 to 2000 Hz], according to MIL-STD810G
Electro-Optical Specifications
Wildcat+ 1280 CL
Wildcat+ 1280 U3V
Image format [pixels]
1280 x 1024
1280 x 1024
Pixel pitch [µm]
5
5
Detector type
InGaAs
InGaAs
Sensor temperature stabilization
TE cooler
TE cooler
Integration type
Snapshot - global shutter
Snapshot - global shutter
Active area and diagonal [mm]
6.4 x 5.12 [diagonal 8.2]
6.4 x 5.12 [diagonal 8.2]
Optical fill factor
100%
100%
Spectral range [nm]
400 - 1700
400 - 1700
Quantum efficiency
~77% [typical peak value]
~77% [typical peak value]
Gain modes
Single Gain
Single Gain
Full well capacities [electrons]
160k
160k
Read noise [electrons]
200
200
Dark current [electrons/second]
<3k
<3k
Read out mode
IWR [< 7.5 ms] & ITR
IWR [< 7.5 ms] & ITR
Pixel operability
>99.5%
>99.5%
Preconfigured exposure time range [ms]
0.5 ms & 5 ms & 7.5 ms
0.5 ms & 5 ms & 7.5 ms
Max frame rate [Hz] [full frame]
120
120
Region of interest
Yes
Yes
Min region size [pixels]
4 x 8 [step size 4 pixels in X & 8 pixels in Y]
4 x 8 [step size 4 pixels in X & 8 pixels in Y]
Max frame rate [Hz] [min region size]
>3 kHz
>3 kHz
Command and control
CameraLink Base
USB 3 Vision
Digital output format
CameraLink Base (16 bit)
USB 3 Vision (16 bit)
Trigger
2 trigger in & 2 trigger out - LVCMOS 3.3 V
2 trigger in & 2 trigger out - LVCMOS 3.3 V CameraLink trigger in
Product Selector Guide
Wildcat 640 Series
Part number
Description
XEN-000676
Wildcat 640 CL 100
XEN-000662
Wildcat 640 U3V 100
XEN-000680
Wildcat 640 CL 200
XEN-000679
Wildcat 640 U3V 200
Wildcat+ 640 Series
Part number
Description
XEN-000874
Wildcat+ 640 CL 300
XEN-000873
Wildcat+ 640 U3V 300
Wildcat+ 640 TE0 and WL
Part number
Description
XEN-000721
Wildcat+ 640 TE0 CL 200
XEN-000719
Wildcat+ 640 TE0 U3V 200
XEN-000722
Wildcat+ 640 WL CL 200
XEN-000720
Wildcat+ 640 WL U3V 200
Wildcat+ 1280
Part number
Description
XEN-000814
Wildcat+ 1280 CL
XEN-000815
Wildcat+ 1280 U3V
Software and accessories
Our standard IR software, Xeneth, is included with this camera. Find out more: Software | Xenics
Our cameras are compatible with a wide variety of lenses.
We do not manufacture our own lenses, but instead offer a variety of third-party lenses that can be purchased directly from us. We guarantee compatibility for any lenses purchased directly from Xenics.
The Xenics product range includes several products that require a frame grabber card to connect the camera to a PC.
The Euresys GRABLINK full, Imperx VCE-CLEX01 and National Instruments PCIe-1433 frame grabbers are fully integrated in Xeneth and the Xeneth SDK. This means that you can use Xeneth software both to control the camera and to grab images, making abstraction of the proprietary frame grabber software.
Other frame grabbers properly integrating the CameraLink and GigE Vision protocol can be used in Xeneth and the Xeneth SDK, however only for command and control of the camera. To grab images you rely on the dedicated software provided by the frame grabber vendors.
Xenics develops flexible and modular cameras resulting in a wide variety of camera interfaces. All these interfaces require unique cabling which we keep in stock. Next to interface cables we also offer separate power supplies.
Xenics ships its infrared cameras all over the world in high-grade custom cases. As our infrared cameras have different sizes, we have several case-types in stock guaranteeing a tight fit. The cases are made of polypropylene which makes them very sturdy. They are dustproof, watertight, stackable and can cope with temperatures between -40 °C and 80 °C. In addition, they are equipped with an automatic air pressure compensation valve allowing us to ship the cameras all over the globe.
Most of our infrared cameras come with a standard hardshell case upon purchasing.
A filter can be fitted in the C-mount lens adapter of most Xenics cameras. The following Xenics SWIR cameras have a standard filter holder in the C-mount adapter (only one filter can be mounted and filter has to be 25.4 mm in diameter):
Bobcat 320 and 640
Cheetah 640 CL
Lynx
In order to lock the filter in the c-mount adapter, the following filter retainer ring has to be ordered from Xenics, part number: MEC-000614
For a list of suitable filters, please directly contact the filter supplier, Spectrogon, for filter purchases. Please check camera and filter documentation for compatible wavelength ranges.