300–1700 nm | China-made SWIR CQD (Quantum Dot) | USB3 | Cooled | Short-Wave Infrared Camera

Product Introduction

The CQD series cooled Short-Wave Infrared (SWIR) camera employs an innovative quantum dot material sensor, breaking through traditional InGaAs limitations to achieve a 300-1700 nm ultra-wide spectral response. Integrated with a deep TEC cooling system, it significantly enhances low-light and long-exposure imaging capabilities. Supporting a USB 3.0 high-speed interface, it features high sensitivity, low noise, global shutter, and rich IO interfaces, widely applied in scientific research, medical imaging, semiconductor inspection, and other innovative fields.

Product Features

  • 300-1700 nm wide-spectrum CQD quantum dot sensor
  • Deep TEC cooling design, low noise performance
  • High sensitivity, global shutter
  • USB 3.0 high-speed data interface
  • High frame rate and multi-platform SDK support
  • Rich IO interfaces, supporting external triggering
  • 4 Gb memory
  • Support for on-site firmware upgrades and OEM customization

Product Models

Optional 800–1700 / 400–1700 | CQD Series | USB 3.0 Cooled 300–1700 nm Quantum Dot SWIR Camera

Product Model Sensor Resolution Pixel Size Spectral Range Frame Rate Data Interface Dynamic Range Actions
SWIR334KMB-U110
China-made 640×512 (CQDs) 9.60 mm × 7.68 mm
0.33 MP (640×512) 15 µm × 15 µm
800–1700 nm
110 fps @ 640×512
USB3
71.6 dB
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SWIR335KMB-U200
China-made 640×512 (CQDs) 9.60 mm × 7.68 mm
0.33 MP (640×512) 15 µm × 15 µm
400–1700 nm
200 fps @ 640×512
USB3
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量子效率曲线 #

300–1700 nm CQD 制冷型典型量子效率响应

SWIR334 (800-1700nm)

SWIR334 (800–1700 nm) CQD 制冷型量子效率曲线示意图

SWIR335 (400-1700nm)

SWIR335 (400–1700 nm) CQD 制冷型量子效率曲线示意图

官方曲线图仅用于展示典型量子效率随波长的变化。SWIR334 响应范围 800–1700 nm,SWIR335 响应范围 400–1700 nm。

包装清单 #

300–1700 nm · CQD 系列(USB3 · 深度制冷)标准配置与装箱信息

  • A 3-A 仪器安全盒:L:28 cm W:23.0 cm H:15.5 cm(1 pcs,≈2.8 kg/盒)
  • B CQD 300–1700 USB 接口相机
  • C 高速 USB3 A 公到 B 公镀金头数据线(1.5 m)
  • D 12 V / 3 A 6-PIN 航插电源适配器
  • E 电源线
  • F 外触发控制线一根
适配机型:SWIR334KMB-U110(800–1700 nm)、SWIR335KMB-U200(400–1700 nm)。如接入 CameraLink 机型,请按 CL 清单增配双 CL 线缆与 6-PIN 航插电源适配器。
300–1700 nm · USB3 制冷相机装箱信息(CQD)
USB3 制冷装箱信息
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产品尺寸 #

USB3 制冷机型外形尺寸图(C 接口)

USB3 接口
制冷外形尺寸图
通用尺寸:68 × 68 × 90.3 mm;镜头接口:C-mount。

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn more about CQD SWIR colloidal quantum dot short-wave infrared camera technology

CQDs CMOS image sensors are a new type of short-wave infrared imaging technology that uses Colloidal Quantum Dots as photosensitive materials and deeply integrates with standard CMOS processes. By adjusting quantum dot particle sizes, the spectral response range can be flexibly customized, and a single chip can cover a broad wavelength band from approximately 300–1700 nm and can even extend to 2500 nm.

CQDs CMOS sensors offer multiple advantages: high cost-effectiveness using standard CMOS large-scale manufacturing processes; high resolution supporting high pixel density designs; compact size for easy system integration; suitable for large-scale mass production; environmentally friendly, with new-generation CQDs materials complying with RoHS standards; capable of room temperature low-noise imaging, and also available with optional TEC cooling.

Yes. The absorption peak of CQDs materials can be flexibly customized by adjusting quantum dot particle sizes. Different CQDs materials and particle size combinations can be selected according to specific application requirements to achieve sensitive response across 300–1700 nm or even broader wavelength bands, meeting spectral imaging requirements for different scenarios.

CQDs CMOS cameras support dual operating modes: room temperature and cooled. In room temperature mode, they can achieve low-noise imaging meeting most industrial application requirements. In cooled mode, they can be optionally equipped with TEC cooling technology to further enhance imaging performance and adapt to high-end scientific research and precision detection scenario requirements.

New-generation CQDs materials (such as Ag₂Te, InAs, etc.) comply with RoHS standards and meet global market green compliance requirements. Compared to traditional solutions, CQDs CMOS technology is more environmentally friendly in the production process, aligns with sustainable development concepts, and is suitable for application scenarios with high environmental requirements.

Deep Understanding of CQDs CMOS SWIR Cameras

CQDs CMOS image sensors are a new type of short-wave infrared (SWIR) imaging technology that uses Colloidal Quantum Dots as photosensitive materials and deeply integrates with standard CMOS processes. Compared to traditional InGaAs solutions, CQDs CMOS sensors offer advantages such as high cost-effectiveness, high resolution, compact size, suitability for large-scale mass production, and environmental friendliness, promoting SWIR imaging from high-end scientific research to broader industrial, agricultural, and consumer-level applications.

The absorption peak of CQDs materials can be flexibly customized by adjusting quantum dot particle sizes, enabling a single chip to cover a broad wavelength band from approximately 300–1700 nm or even extended to 2500 nm. Their quantum efficiency, dynamic range, and signal-to-noise ratio continue to improve, with some models capable of room temperature low-noise imaging and optional TEC cooling for high-requirement scenarios.

CQDs CMOS SWIR cameras feature standard optical interfaces and compact module designs for easy system integration and large-scale applications, making them ideal solutions for industrial inspection, material analysis, semiconductors, agricultural sorting, machine vision, food and pharmaceutical testing, and other fields.

Technical Features

Core advantages of CQDs CMOS SWIR technology

Wide Spectral Tuning Capability

By selecting different CQDs materials and particle sizes, sensitive response across 300–1700 nm or even broader wavelength bands can be customized to meet diverse application requirements.

High Cost-Effectiveness

Using standard CMOS large-scale manufacturing, unit costs are significantly lower than InGaAs solutions, suitable for batch integration and consumer-level applications.

High Resolution and Small Pixels

Supports high pixel density designs with fine image quality, facilitating detection of minute defects and details, improving inspection accuracy.

Room Temperature/Cooled Dual Mode

Supports room temperature low-noise imaging and optional TEC cooling for high-end scenario requirements, offering strong adaptability.

Environmentally Friendly

New-generation CQDs materials (such as Ag₂Te, InAs, etc.) comply with RoHS standards, meeting global market green compliance requirements.

Flexible and Easy Integration

Compact size and low power consumption, suitable for embedded devices and various intelligent terminal systems with high integration levels.

Application Scenarios

Wide application fields for CQDs CMOS SWIR cameras

Machine Vision and Industrial Inspection

Applied in semiconductor defect detection, plastic/food/pharmaceutical sorting, printing inspection, and other industrial scenarios, providing high-precision quality control solutions.

Complex Environment Imaging

Can still obtain clear images in scenarios where visible light is limited by haze, smoke, and dust, providing excellent environmental adaptability.

Material Sorting and Scientific Analysis

Suitable for precision material identification, scientific experiments, agricultural sorting, and other high-end applications, providing accurate spectral analysis capabilities.

Intelligent Sensing and Consumer Electronics

Suitable for embedding in intelligent terminals, expanding new applications such as night vision and non-invasive detection, promoting civilian adoption of SWIR technology.

Application Examples

Demonstration of CQDs CMOS SWIR camera applications in real-world scenarios

More Application Industry References

  • Semiconductor Industry: Solar cell and chip inspection
  • Agriculture: Spectral remote sensing applications via multirotor aircraft
  • Recycling Industry: Material sorting of plastics, waste, and other materials
  • Medical Imaging and Research: Hyperspectral and multispectral imaging
  • Food Industry: Quality inspection and grading
  • Beverage Industry: Liquid level detection in opaque containers
  • Packaging: Seal inspection
  • Glass Industry: High-temperature glass penetration defect detection
  • Printing Industry: See-through hidden features
  • Video Surveillance: Visual enhancement (e.g., smoke penetration)
  • Security: Counterfeit detection, such as currency, wigs, or skin