Allied Vision has expanded its Alvium 1800 compact modular camera series by integrating Sony’s innovative InGaAs SWIR sensors. These new models, featuring the IMX990 and IMX991 SenSWIR sensors, are now available in two variants: Alvium 1800 U/C-030 with VGA resolution and Alvium 1800 U/C-130 with SXGA resolution. Both models support either USB3 Vision or CSI-2 interface.

Sony SenSWIR Sensor Technology

The introduction of Sony’s SenSWIR sensors broadens the spectral range for these cameras, allowing operation from visible light (400 nm) to SWIR wavelengths up to 1700 nm. This capability enables users to capture high-quality images across both visible and SWIR spectrums with a single camera model, thereby reducing system costs.

The InGaAs digital sensors boast a compact pixel size of only 5μm × 5μm, thanks to their copper-to-copper interconnects. This small pixel pitch is particularly advantageous for high-resolution applications requiring precision, such as semiconductor inspection or quality control in laser-based measurement systems.

Technical Specifications

The Alvium SWIR Core modules are designed with industrial-grade hardware and support plug-and-play functionality when building vision applications beyond the visible spectrum. They can be seamlessly integrated into PC-based systems or embedded environments.

Here’s a detailed comparison of the two new models:

Model Sensor Optical Format Pixel Size Resolution (H × V) Frame Rate Weight
Alvium 1800 U/C-030 Sony IMX991 Type 1/4 5 μm × 5 μm 656 × 520 (VGA) 223 fps 20 g / 50 g / 70 g
Alvium 1800 U/C-130 Sony IMX990 Type 1/2 5 μm × 5 μm 1296 × 1032 (SXGA) 119 fps 20 g / 50 g / 70 g

Both models feature a power consumption of less than 2W and can operate in housing temperatures ranging from -20°C to +65°C, making them suitable for applications with varying environmental conditions.

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Last Updated: 2025-09-04 16:31:47