WiDy SenS 640
High Sensitivity & HDR camera
- The best trade-off on the market – unique dual-response InGaAs sensor (Lin & Log)
- VGA resolution – 640x512px @15µm pixel pitch
- Various interfaces: USB 3.0, CameraLink, GigE, Analog or SDI interface (GUI & SDK compatibility)
- TEC1
- Bad Pixels Replacement and smart Non-Uniformity Correction (NUC)
- Gated mode option (Fastest gating capability)
- Available in Compact & Embedded
- “Naked” version option (Module)
The WiDy SenS 640 is equipped with NIT’s exclusive dual-mode InGaAs sensor NSC1601, offering both Linear and Logarithmic response modes for exceptional high dynamic range performance. With a resolution of 640×512 pixels and a 15 µm pixel pitch, this sensor enables accurate imaging in complex lighting scenarios.
The camera supports USB 3.0, CameraLink, GigE, Analog, and HD-SDI interfaces, and includes TEC1. A defining feature is its Gated mode option, offering the fastest gating capability in its class—ideal for synchronized laser applications or time-resolved imaging.
WiDy SenS 640 is available in Compact and Embedded configurations, as well as a sensor-only & (“naked”) board-level module version, supporting flexible OEM integration. With its combination of sensitivity, dynamic range, and modular design, it is well-suited for industrial, defense, and research environments requiring robust SWIR performance.
Technical specification
Sensor | NSC1601T-SI |
Material | InGaAs |
Resolution | 640x512 |
Pixel pitch | 15um |
Spectral response | 0.9 to 1.7um |
Dual response |
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Modes | IWR/ITR, CDS, ROI |
QE | >70% |
Output | USB3.0, CameraLink, GigE, Analog, HD-SDI |
Frame rate | Up to 230fps full frame |
Partial Reading Mode | Down to 16x16 |
Exposure time | 10μs to 1s |
Gating mode | 100ns to 9μs |
Operating mode | TEC on/off |
Trigger | IN/OUT (LVTTL), Selectable delay |
Power Range | 5V to 12V (Nominal 12 V) |
Dimension | 46x46x57/65.4mm |
Mount | C-Mount native |
Weight | < 215g |
ADC | 14 bits |
Operating Temp | -40°C to +65°C |
Operating modes
CTIA High Gain | CTIA Low Gain | LOG | |||
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Standard | Gated | Standard | Gated | ||
Sensor noise | 50e- | 125e- | 270e- | 290e- | 340e- |
Well capacity | >17Ke- | >17Ke- | >380Ke- | >230Ke- | ≈500Me- |
Dynamic Range | 49dB | 44dB | 63dB | 58dB | 120dB |
Consumption
TEC off | TEC on | |||
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Standard | Gated | Standard | Gated | |
Consumption | <2.6W | <4W | <6.6W | <8W |
Software
Interface | GUI | SDK |
USB 3.0 & GigE | NITVision | Yes |
CameraLink (Compact) | NITVision | No |
CameraLink (Embedded) & Analog, SDI | NITLink | No |
Applications
With its unique performances and features, High sensitivity, and High Dynamic Range, the WiDy SenS camera is the perfect ally for multiple applications. Its 640 x 512 pixels resolution offers a comfortable Field of view for inspection of semiconductor or solar cell panels. The pure linear mode offers the ability to be used as a beam diagnostic tool when its High Dynamic Range can be used for monitoring additive manufacturing processes. The Gated option, the best-gated performance on the market, will give you extended possibilities for Defense & Security applications. Not enough? Check our detailed application below or tell us more about your application.