Emberion VS20

Emberion VS20 offers a full camera functionality with implementations for sensor readout and control, analog-to-digital signal conversion, calibration, image pre-processing, thermal control, power management and standard digital camera interface. The camera core circuit boards are supplemented by an optional mechanics and housing designed for efficient thermal management and protection against dust and water. A stable performance over a wide environmental temperature range is ensured with a thermo-electric cooling (TEC) element built in the image sensor package. Potential applications of the image sensor and camera lie in multiple domains, e.g. monochromatic machine vision and enabling multispectral and hyperspectral imaging.

Emberion VS20 cameras are available with two interface options: Camera Link (Emberion VS20 CL) or with GigE Vision (Emberion VS20 GigE).

Emberion VS20 VIS-SWIR imagers of VGA resolution provide superior responsivity with very low noise over a broad spectral range from visible (400 nm) to short-wave infrared (SWIR, 2000 nm) wavelengths in room temperature operation. The dynamic range of the detectors is very large, owing to the low noise and a response that does not saturate. The Camera works at 86 fps with Camera Link interface.Wide, tunable spectral range covered with a single sensor array , from visible 400 nm (VIS) light to short-wave infrared 2000 nm (SWIR).Large inherent dynamic operation range, enabling High-Dynamic-Range (HDR) imaging.Cost-efficient sensor manufacturing process, providing affordable camera solutions for a wide range of imaging applications.In house designed CMOS ROIC supporting lower noise.Benefits:
  • Wide, tunable spectral range
  • High-Dynamic-Range (HDR)
  • Camera Link interface
  • 86 fps
  • Cost-efficient and affordable
Our variant Emberion VS20 GigE VIS-SWIR camera consists of VGA resolution which provides superior responsivity with very low noise over a broad spectral range from visible (400 nm) to short-wave infrared (SWIR, 2000 nm) wavelengths in room temperature operation. The dynamic range of the detectors is very large, owing to the low noise and a response that does not saturate. The camera enables 400 fps with GigE interface.Wide, tunable spectral range covered with a single sensor array, from visible 400 nm (VIS) light to short-wave infrared 2000 nm (SWIR).Large inherent dynamic operation range, enabling High-Dynamic-Range (HDR) imaging.Cost-efficient sensor manufacturing process, providing affordable camera solutions for a wide range of imaging applications.In house designed state of the art CMOS ROIC supporting lower noise.Benefits:
  • Wide, tunable spectral range
  • HDR
  • Optimised ROIC for lower noise performance
  • GigE interface
  • 400 fps
Our newest release VS20 VIS-SWIR Compact is lightweight and consists of VGA resolution which provides superior responsivity with very low noise over a broad spectral range from visible (400 nm) to short-wave infrared (SWIR, 2000 nm) wavelengths in room temperature operation. The dynamic range of the detectors is very large, owing to the low noise and a response that does not saturate. The camera enables 400 fps with GigE interface.Wide, tunable spectral range covered with a single sensor array, from visible 400 nm (VIS) light to short-wave infrared 2000 nm (SWIR).Large inherent dynamic operation range, enabling High-Dynamic-Range (HDR) imaging.Cost-efficient sensor manufacturing process, providing affordable camera solutions for a wide range of imaging applications.In house designed state of the art CMOS ROIC supporting lower noise.Benefits:
  • Lightweight
  • Wide, tunable spectral range
  • HDR
  • Optimised ROIC for lower noise performance
  • GigE interface
  • 400 fps
Image sensor specificationsEmberion VS20 CLEmberion VS20 GigEEmberion VS20 Compact
Image sensor typeEmberion colloidal quantum dot (CQD) photodiode
Spectral range400 to 2000 nm
Pixel pitch20.0 μm x 20.0 μm
Resolution in pixels640 x 512
Image size12.8 mm x 10.24 mm
Image diameter16.39 mm
Fill factor90 %
Operable pixels> 99.9%
ShutterGlobal, built-in electronic
CoolingBuild-in 2-stage thermoelectric cooler (TEC)
Camera specificationsEmberion VS20 CLEmberion VS20 GigEEmberion VS20 Compact
Ambient operating temperature-40 to +55 °C-40 to +55 °C-20 to +40 °C
A/D conversion14 bits
Image processingNon-uniformity correction, linearisation, defect pixel correction
Exposure timeMin 0.5 ms, adjustable with 1 μs resolutionMin 0.5 ms, adjustable with 1 μs resolutionMin 0.1 ms, adjustable with 1 μs resolution
Supply voltage11 to 13 Vdc (DC power jack)11 to 13 Vdc (DC power jack)
Power consumption8 W (typical)To be confirmed
Interfaces and mechanicsEmberion VS20 CLEmberion VS20 GigEEmberion VS20 Compact
Lens mountC-mount, flange back distance: 17.526 mmC-mount, flange back distance: 17.526 mmC-mount with full thread
Dimensions (L x W x H) without the lens mount168.7 mm x 102.0 mm x 111.5 mm168.7 mm x 102.0 mm x 111.5 mm98.8 mm x 50.0 mm x 50.0 mm
Weight1.35 kg1.35 kg450 g
Trigger5V TTL input or output (configurable)SMA & Precision Time Protocol (IEEE 1588)
Interface optionsEmberion VS20 CLEmberion VS20 GigEEmberion VS20 Compact
Image dataCamera Link Base configuration, SDR connectorGigE configuration, RJ45 connectorGigE Vision, RJ45 connector
CommunicationsCamera Link serial communications at (9600 baud)Packet-based, GeniICam compatibleGeniICam compatible
Max frame rate (full VGA)86 fps400 fps400 fps
TriggerSMA connector for trigger input/output, 3.3/5VSMA connector and IEEE 1588 supported2 HW triggers (Opto-isolated and non-isolated), Trigger over Ethernet (IEEE 1588 PTP)
Powering24V DC input24V DC, Power over Ethernet not supported12 VDC