SenS 1280
High Sensitivity SXGA SWIR camera
- SXGA resolution – 1280x1024px @10µm pixel pitch
- Linear response mode: High sensitivity
- Read-out noise 30e-
- USB 3.0 & CameraLink & SDI & CxP interface
- TEC1
- Available in Compact & Smart
- GenICam compliant (Smart)
The SenS 1280 is a high-definition SWIR camera based on NIT’s advanced InGaAs sensor NSC1901, delivering SXGA resolution (1280×1024 pixels) with a 10 µm pixel pitch. With a low read-out noise of 30e-, it provides excellent image fidelity and sensitivity, making it suitable for demanding imaging tasks across industrial, defense, and scientific applications.
The camera is available in two versions: Compact and Smart. The Compact version supports multiple interfaces, including USB 3.0, CameraLink, offering broad integration flexibility. The Smart version, which integrates advanced on-board processing features, is available with CameraLink, CoaXPress (CxP) & SDI interfaces.
Key features of the Smart version include Automatic Gain Control (AGC), Automatic Integration Time (AIT), Non-Uniformity Correction (NUC), Bad Pixel Replacement (BPR), and GenICam compliance. These functions optimize image quality and brightness in real-time, reducing the need for manual adjustment.
Technical Specification
| SenS 1280 | SenS 1280 (Smart) | |
|---|---|---|
| Key features | NUC & BPR Selective line scanning Multi ROI: up to 8 vertically stacked blocks | On-board NUC & BPR Automatic Gain Control (Brightness/Contrast) Automatic Integration Time (AIT) GenICam compliant |
| Output | USB 3.0, CameraLink | CameraLink, HD-SDI, CxP |
| Dimensions | 58x58x70mm | 58x58x64/72mm |
| Weight | <400g | <400g |
| GUIs | NITVision | NITGenicamControlTool |
| SDKs (USB & GigE) | x86-64 & Arm64 (C++,C#, Python) | - |
| Sensor | NSC1901T-SI |
| Material | InGaAs |
| Resolution | 1280x1024 |
| Pixel pitch | 10μm |
| Spectral response | 0.9 to 1.7μm |
| Dual response | Linear (CTIA) Low & High Gain |
| Modes | ITR, CDS, ROI |
| QE | >80% (LG) |
| Frame rate | 60Hz full frame |
| Partial Reading Mode |
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| Exposure time | 10μs - 500ms |
| Trigger | Software or hardware
Selectable delay |
| Power Range | 12V |
| Dimension | 58x58x70mm |
| Mount | C-Mount native |
| ADC | 14 bits |
| Operating Temp | -40°C to +71°C |
Operating modes
| CTIA High Gain | CTIA Low Gain | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor noise | typ. 30e- | 120e- |
| Well capacity | >10Ke- | >130Ke- |
| Dynamic Range | 52dB | 61dB |
Software
| Interface | GUI | SDK |
| USB 3.0 | NITVision | Yes |
| CameraLink(Compact) | NITVision | No |
| CameraLink(Smart) | NITGenicamControlTool | No |
| CxP(Smart) | NITGenicamControlTool | No |
| SDI (Smart) | NITGenicamControlTool | No |
Image example
Comparison between VGA & SXGA image
Thanks to the new NIT in-house designed sensor – NSC1901T-SI, SenS 1280 SWIR camera provides a higher resolution image (1280×1024). You can see better details with higher sharpness with no distortion, especially when zooming in.
Applications
The SenS 1280 camera is the perfect choice for multiple applications. The pure linear mode (High sensitivity with low noise 30e-) offers the ability to be used as a beam diagnostic tool. Its 1280 x 1024 pixels resolution offers a better field of view for inspection of semiconductor or solar cell panels. Also, SXGA resolution will give you extended possibilities for Defense & Security applications with better details and sharpness.