UV, NIR, SWIR and polarization cameras

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UV, NIR, SWIR and polarization cameras

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Ultraviolet (UV) cameras

LX series (LXT.UV cameras)

8 MP and 172 fps
Sony IMX487 UV sensor with 200–400 nm
10 GigE high-speed interface
Recommended for invisible light

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Near Wavelength Infrared (NIR) cameras

LX/CX series (LXG.NIR/VCXG.NIR cameras)

Up to 4 MP and 111 fps
onsemi PYTHON, ams CMV sensors with 800–1000 nm
GigE Vision for easy integration
Recommended for invisible light

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Short Wavelength Infrared (SWIR) cameras

CX series (VCXG.SWIR.XC cameras)

1.3 MP and 71 fps
Sony SenSWIR sensor IMX990 with 400-1700 nm
GigE Vision for easy integration
Recommended for invisible light
Dual Use Classification ECCN/AL: 6A003B

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Polarization cameras – Versatile cameras for standard image processing tasks – Global shutter cameras – Rolling shutter cameras

Polarization cameras

CX series (VCX.MP cameras)

5 MP and 76 fps
Sony Polarsens
GigE Vision or USB3 Vision
Complete detection of the linear polarization state

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Inspect the invisible

Overview wavelength ranges

Sony IMX487 UV sensor

Sony IMX487 UV sensor with 200–400 nm and 10 GigE high-speed interface for particularly demanding applications

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Sony PolarSens sensors

Sony PolarSens technology for detecting linear polarization states, suitable for transparent materials

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onsemi PYTHON, ams CMV sensors

onsemi PYTHON and ams CMV sensors with 800–1000 nm, easy integration via GigE Vision interface

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Sony SenSWIR InGaAs sensors

High bandwidth and sensitivity of 400–1700 nm in the visible and invisible light range thanks to Sony SenSWIR InGaAs sensors
Dual Use Classification ECCN/AL: 6A003B

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Sony IMX487 UV sensor
- Sony IMX487 UV sensor with 200-400 nm and 10 GigE high-speed interface for particularly demanding applications
Sony PolarSens sensors
- Sony PolarSens technology for detecting linear polarization states, suitable for transparent materials
onsemi PYTHON, ams CMV sensors
- onsemi PYTHON and ams CMV sensors with 800-1000 nm, easy integration via GigE Vision interface
Sony SenSWIR InGaAs sensors
- High bandwidth and sensitivity of 400-1700 nm in the visible and invisible light range thanks to Sony SenSWIR InGaAs sensors
  - Dual Use Classification ECCN/AL: 6A003B

Application Examples

Examples UV (Ultraviolet)

Visible light (left) | SWIR 365 nm (right):

Inspection of metal materials for damage such as scratches, impacts, etc.
Pictures: Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation

Visible light (left) | SWIR 365 nm (right):

Inspection and differentiation of transparent plastic materials in the recycling process

(1) PET (polyethylene terephthalate)
(2) PC (polycarbonate)
(3) PMMA (polymethyl methacrylate; acrylic glass)
(4) PVC (polyvinyl chloride)

Pictures: Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation

Visible light (left) | SWIR 365 nm (right):

Inspection for defects in transparent resin coating in the electronics industry

(1) With synthetic resin coating
(2) Without synthetic resin coating

Pictures: Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation

Examples POL (Polarization)

Monochrome camera (left) | Polarization camera (right):

Checking product packaging and imprints by suppressing reflections

Monochrome camera (left) | Polarization camera (right):

Inspection on residual stress (direction and degree) on glass using back light

Monochrome camera (left) | Polarization camera (right):

Inspections of the carbon fiber fabrics (CFRP) layers for position and deformation

Examples SWIR (Short Wavelength Infrared)

ATTENTION: This product is subject to statutory export control regulations and may require written information on intended end use and final destination! Dual Use Classification ECCN/AL: 6A003B

Visible light (left) | SWIR 1,300 nm (right):

Inspection of coffee beans for dark foreign particles that are barely visible to the human eye (tiny stones)
Pictures: Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation

Visible light (left) | SWIR 1,450 nm (right):

Inspection of fruit like apples for any damage invisible to the human eye
Pictures: Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation

Visible light (left) | SWIR 1,550 nm (right):

Detection of alignment features invisible to the human eye, for example positioning in wafer production
Pictures: Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation

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Brochure – High-performance industrial cameras

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