Waterloo, Canada ─ May 19, 2020

Teledyne DALSA, a company within the Teledyne Technologies group (NYSE: TDY), today announced the release of its first short-wave infrared (SWIR) line scan camera designed specifically for machine vision applications. The new Linea SWIR camera features an advanced InGaAs sensor housed in a compact design, making it suitable for industries such as food inspection, recycling, mineral sorting, and solar/silicon wafer examination.

This latest addition to the Linea family offers exceptional sensitivity with low noise levels, enabling users to visualize their products in unprecedented detail. The camera operates at a resolution of 1k pixels—each measuring just 12.5 µm—and supports a line rate up to 40 kHz. Additional features include cycling mode operation, programmable I/O interfaces, Power over Ethernet (PoE), Precision Time Protocol (PTP) synchronization capabilities, and more.

Key Highlights:

  • InGaAs Sensor: Provides high responsivity combined with low noise characteristics ideal for sensitive imaging tasks.
  • 1k Resolution & 40 kHz Line Rate: Ensures fast data acquisition while maintaining image quality during motion applications.
  • Flexible Connectivity Options: Supports GigE Vision interfaces alongside other standard protocols like PoE and PTP.
  • Enhanced Imaging Capabilities: HDR modes help capture scenes with varying brightness levels effectively, while precision time protocols support accurate multi-camera synchronization setups.

Applications Benefiting from SWIR Technology:
The introduction of the Linea SWIR opens doors across multiple sectors where identifying subtle differences invisible to standard cameras is critical:

  • Food Sorting & Inspection: Detects contaminants or quality variations beneath surfaces using spectral information beyond visible light wavelengths (950–1700 nm).
  • Recycling Processes: Differentiates between materials based on their unique reflectance properties within the SWIR range.
  • Semiconductor Manufacturing: Enables non-destructive inspection of silicon wafers for defects or impurities without physical contact.

Technical Specifications Overview

The Linea SWIR camera comes equipped with several programmable features that enhance its adaptability:

  • Selectable Output Bit Depth: Choose between 8-bit or 12-bit pixel data formats depending on processing requirements and downstream system capabilities.
  • Flat Field Correction: Automatically compensates for non-uniformity in sensor responses, ensuring uniform image brightness across the field of view even under varying illumination conditions.
  • Region of Interest (ROI) Support: Allows selective capture or transmission only from specific areas within each frame processed by the camera, optimizing bandwidth usage and processing speed when dealing with complex scenes containing multiple objects at different depths.

Availability & Further Information:
For detailed technical specifications regarding the Linea SWIR model—including dynamic range capabilities up to 74 dB—the recommended way to proceed is through visiting the official product page on Teledyne DALSA’s machine vision website section (www.teledynedalsa.com/mv). High-resolution media assets can be accessed via their dedicated online media kit portal.

About Teledyne DALSA:
Teledyne DALSA operates globally as a leading innovator in machine vision components, serving thousands of automated inspection systems across diverse markets including semiconductors, solar photovoltaics, flat-panel displays, electronics manufacturing, automotive assembly lines, medical device production facilities, packaging operations, and general industrial processes. Their comprehensive product line encompasses image sensors, cameras, smart cameras with integrated processing units, frame grabbers for interfacing with acquisition hardware, specialized software development tools, and full-service vision solution deployment services—all aimed at maximizing inspection accuracy while minimizing system complexity through advanced imaging technology integration.

Media Contact:
Geralyn Miller
Global Media Relations
Phone: +1 (519) 886-6000 ext. 2187
Email: [email protected]

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Last Updated: 2025-09-05 05:15:41