XIMEA - Hyperspectral cameras with USB3

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Unique approach to Hyperspectral imaging
integrated at micro wafer-level
Miniaturization and portability
for a plethora of applications

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Smallest hyperspectral cameras
utilizing the new technology from imec
Fabry-Perot filters applied directly on top of the sensor
in linescan or snapshot format

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Smallest Hyperspectral imaging cameras
Snapshot and Linescan sensor options
Wavelength range from 400 to 1000nm
USB3 and PCIe interface models

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Hyperspectral imaging suitable for UAV
Weight of only 32 grams
Low power consumption with 1.6 Watt
Flexible flat ribbon cable versions

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What is xiSpec?

The unique xiSpec series offers linescan and snapshot mosaic hyperspectral cameras, being smallest in class by far and combining extreme low power consumption and acquisition of hyperspectral imaging (HSI) raw data at very high frames per second.
This camera is implemented in a plethora of applications where chemical differentiation is required, e.g. medicine, agriculture, food processing and many more. The small size, low weight and robustness make it an ideal choice for mobile environments such as drones or handheld devices.

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Smallest hyperspectral camera - 26.4 x 26.4 x 31 mm, 32 grams
Up to 150 spectral bands/channels in one camera
Spectral Fabry-Perrot filters fully integrated on CMOS pixels without stray light issues
Wide potential - various wavelength ranges between 470 to 960 nm
Low power consumption with 1.6 watts, ideal for UAV and drones
High frame rate: Depending on interface 170 FPS or 340 FPS
High spatial and spectral resolution, possible through 10 Gb/s
Support - Windows, macOS, Linux, ARM and NVIDIA Jetson modules
Synchronization - Programmable opto-isolated input and output
User friendly - Intuitive API, easy switch from C- to CS-mount, 3 LEDs
Variety of sensor options, which can be further customized
Improved filters, sturdy full metal jacket housing
Excellent value and price through utilizing new imec technology

Models and sensors

Model	Sensor type	Resolution	Spectral Range	Spectral bands	Sensor model	Power consumption	Interface	Frame rate
MX022HG-IM-SM5X5-NIR2-FL	HyperSpectral	2.2 MPix	665 - 960 nm	24 channels	CMV2K-SSM5x5-NIR	2.9 Watt	PCIe X2 Gen 2	338 FPS
MX022HG-IM-SM4X4-VIS3-FL	HyperSpectral	2.2 MPix	460 - 625 nm	16 channels	CMV2K-SSM4x4-VIS	2.9 Watt	PCIe X2 Gen 2	338 FPS
MQ022HG-IM-LS150-VN2	HyperSpectral	2.2 MPix	470 - 900 nm	150 channels	CMV2K-LS150	1.5 Watt	USB3	170 FPS
MQ022HG-IM-SM4X4-7VIS3	HyperSpectral	2.2 MPix	460 - 625 nm	16 channels	CMV2K-SSM4x4-VIS	1.6 Watt	USB3	170 FPS
MQ022HG-IM-SM5X5-7NIR2	HyperSpectral	2.2 MPix	665 - 960 nm	24 channels	CMV2K-SSM5x5-NIR	1.6 Watt	USB3	170 FPS

(1) There is no spatial resolution in case of Linescan sensors. Width is 2048 and 5 is the number of lines.
(2) There is no typical value in case of snapshot sensor number of pixels. These are approximate and the original sensor resolution can be interpolated.

Keyfacts

Keyfacts of xiSpec cameras

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PRECISE

Each camera is an individually calibrated spectral measurement device that improves the vision and discrimination power by using spectral signature.

SMALLEST

Only 26 x 26 mm small, single PC board electronics. Fits into places where other cameras can’t.

LIGHT-WEIGHT

Payload-friendly SWaP for mobile devices like robotic arms, UAV or drones. The camera weighs only 32 g and consumes <1.5 W of power.

FAST

170 FPS with USB3 interface, 340 FPS with PCIe at 2.2 MPix resolution. With flat ribbon flex cables ideal for Embedded vision solutions.

RELIABLE

Sturdy full metal jacket housing, no wobbly sheet cover parts. Designed for 24/7 operations for years. Low TCO and fast ROI.

ROBUST

Spectral Fabry-Perrot filters are fully integrated on CMOS pixels without stray light issues.

SIMPLE

Application software and API for special analysis. Support for Windows, Linux, and NVIDIA Jetson platforms. Flexible/programmable GPIO options.

DIVERSE

Snapshot mosaic and line-scan models with 15 to 150 spectral bands from visible light to NIR. USB3 and PCIe models, flex cable options.

SCIENTIFIC

Datacubes of information about the chemical composition of the object are provided quickly and reliably from a small sensor.

Applications

xiSpec camera applications

Medical

Ophthalmology, DNA sequencers and flow cytometers, healthcare, tumor detection, cytogenetics, medical imaging for endoscopy, wound diagnostics, biotechnology, pathology.

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Remote sensing

Precision agriculture/farming, terrestrial and maritime earth observation, archaeology, environmental monitoring, contamination detection, security, surveillance, UAV and drones.

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Scientific

Fluorescence, photoluminescence, skin tones and tissue analysis, cancer cells inspection, space exploration, astronomy, spectroscopy, forensics, material and life science microscopy.

Optical sorting

Pharmaceutical, waste recycling, food safety and inspection (quality grading), defect detection, art and antiques conservation, chemical analysis of material composition.

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