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900–1700 nm | China-made SWIR InGaAs | 2048-pixel Line Scan | CameraLink | Cooled

Product Introduction

The SWIR2048L3A series is a China-made InGaAs line-scan SWIR camera family for 900–1700 nm imaging. It combines a 2048-pixel line-scan sensor, CameraLink Full transmission, 79K @ 2048 × 1 high-speed output, 14-bit ADC, a 512 MByte memory buffer, and TEC cooling up to 40 °C below ambient. The series is designed for high-speed sorting, online inspection, spectral sorting, and continuous-web SWIR line-scan imaging.

Product Features

  • China-made 2048-pixel InGaAs line-scan sensor
  • 900–1700 nm SWIR spectral response
  • 79K @ 2048 × 1 high-speed line rate
  • 14-bit ADC and 512 MByte memory buffer
  • 70% quantum efficiency @ 1550 nm
  • CameraLink Full interface
  • Global shutter operation
  • Cooling up to 40 °C below ambient
  • M42 lens mount
  • SDK and CLView software support
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Product Models

SWIR2048L3A Series | 2048-pixel Line Scan | CameraLink Full | 900–1700 nm

Model Sensor / Size Resolution Pixel Size Shutter Frame Rate Interface Dynamic
Range		 Action
SWIR2048L3A-CL80K
China-made 2048-pixel line-scan sensor 25.6 mm | 25.6 mm
2048 pixels (2048 × 1) 12.5 µm × 12.5 µm Global Shutter
79K @ 2048 × 1
CameraLink Full
64.1 dB (GAIN = 1)
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Quantum Efficiency Curve #

SWIR2048L3A-CL80K typical quantum efficiency response across 900–1700 nm

SWIR2048L3A-CL80K 900–1700 nm quantum efficiency curve
SWIR2048L3A-CL80K (900–1700 nm) QE curve for reference.

Product Dimensions #

SWIR2048L3A Series CameraLink line-scan camera outline drawing

SWIR2048L3A-CL80K dimension drawing
CameraLink line-scan camera dimensions
Cooled 68 mm × 68 mm × 90.3 mm
Applicable model: SWIR2048L3A-CL80K

Series Highlights#

Designed around high-speed line-scan inspection, SWIR sensitivity, and stable CameraLink integration

High-Speed Line Rate

The 2048-pixel line-scan architecture and 79K @ 2048 × 1 output are intended for real-time scanning of continuously moving targets and online production lines.

SWIR Material Discrimination

The 900–1700 nm response band is well suited to moisture analysis, material sorting, silicon inspection, and other short-wave infrared recognition tasks.

Industrial Integration

CameraLink Full, isolated trigger I/O, an M42 mount, and the supplied SDK and CLView software make it easier to integrate into dedicated line-scan inspection systems.

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn more about SWIR short-wave infrared camera technology

Electromagnetic spectrum diagram: UV 200–380 nm, Visible light 380–750 nm, Near infrared 750–1100 nm, Short-wave infrared 1100–2500 nm, Long-wave infrared 8000–14000 nm
A SWIR camera is a professional imaging device that operates in the short-wave infrared spectrum (approximately 400–1700 nanometers). It can achieve imaging effects that go beyond visible light but differ from thermal imaging cameras (LWIR), making it widely applicable in scenarios requiring high standards for materials, structures, and details.

SWIR cameras have wide applications including industrial inspection, machine vision, material sorting, food testing, scientific research, medical diagnostics, security monitoring, process control, and transportation. They are particularly outstanding in material analysis, moisture detection, penetration through fog/smoke/dust, and night surveillance.

Yes! SWIR cameras can see through certain materials that are opaque to visible light, such as certain plastics and silicon wafers. This capability is extremely valuable for semiconductor inspection, material testing, and other industries.

SWIR cameras primarily capture reflected or emitted light in the short-wave infrared range, unlike thermal imaging cameras (LWIR) which rely on thermal radiation from objects. SWIR cameras have lower thermal sensitivity than thermal imaging cameras and are better suited for structural analysis and material identification rather than direct temperature detection.

Theoretically, yes. SWIR cameras can identify objects or components that cannot be distinguished in visible light through differences in reflection and transmission of materials under short-wave infrared light. They are widely used in security screening, industrial sorting, and inspection applications.

Deep Understanding of SWIR Cameras

Short-Wave Infrared (SWIR) cameras and their core sensors are important components of advanced imaging systems. SWIR technology covers the 900–1700 nanometer wavelength band and has excellent penetration capabilities in harsh environments, such as penetrating fog, smoke, and dust to achieve clear imaging under extreme conditions.

SWIR cameras primarily rely on short-wave infrared light reflection, similar to the visible light band, complementing the application range that thermal imaging cameras (LWIR) cannot cover, providing more complete imaging solutions. They are compact and flexibly integrated, making them easy to apply in various industrial and commercial systems.

The high resolution and high sensitivity of SWIR cameras can meet precision detection and high-requirement applications, capable of detecting minute changes and anomalies in samples, making them very suitable for quality control and defect detection. Some models support cooling, further ensuring imaging quality in high-temperature or high-noise environments.

To reduce system costs and improve integration efficiency, modern SWIR cameras commonly adopt standard optical interfaces and compact designs to accommodate broader application requirements. With the continuous development of imaging markets and technology, SWIR cameras have become one of the key technologies for high-end imaging and sensing in multiple industries due to their unique advantages.

Application Examples

Demonstration of SWIR camera applications in real-world scenarios

SWIR Application Example
Semiconductor Observation

Silicon wafer defect detection and analysis
SWIR Application Example
Long-distance Observation

Clear imaging through haze penetration
SWIR Application Example
Fruit Moisture Observation

Moisture content detection and quality analysis
SWIR Application Example
Temperature Observation

Imaging monitoring in high-temperature environments
SWIR Application Example
Agricultural Spectral Remote Sensing

UAV multispectral monitoring applications
SWIR Application Example
Material Sorting

Intelligent plastic waste classification
SWIR Application Example
Liquid Level Detection

Liquid level monitoring in opaque containers
SWIR Application Example
Glass Defect Detection

High-temperature glass penetration inspection

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