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Ninox 640 II

VGA Resolution, Ultra Low Noise (18e-) , Cooled, Digital InGaAs Camera


The Ninox 640 II is the next generation of the highly successful Ninox 640. With an ultra low typical readout noise (rms) of 18 electrons and a typical dark current reading of <750e- at -15°C, the Ninox 640 II improves even further on it’s noise performance. The mechanical design of the camera is also much improved and the camera is significantly more compact than the initial Ninox 640. With dimensions of 87.30mm x 78.86mm x 79.30mm and weighing 550g, it is one of the most compact and lightweight scientific SWIR cameras available on the market.

The Ninox 640 II is a cooled, high sensitivity digital SWIR camera. Using a 640 x 512 InGaAs sensor, the Ninox 640 II enables high sensitivity imaging from 0.6µm to 1.7µm. The 15µm x 15µm pixel pitch enables a high-resolution SWIR image and with a typical readout noise (rms) of 18 electrons, the Ninox 640 II enables the highest SWIR detection limit. Available with a 14 bit Camera Link output, the Ninox 640 II will run up to 120Hz, enabling high-speed digital video with intelligent Automated Gain Control (AGC).

Key Features & Benefits

  • VIS-SWIR InGaAs technology | Enables imaging from 0.6μm to 1.7μm
  • Cooled to -15°C | Allows longer integration avoiding dark current build-up
  • Ultra-Low Noise Sensor: 18e- in High Gain | Enables ultimate low light Vis-SWIR image
  • 15µm x 15µm pixel pitch | Enables the highest resolution SWIR image
  • Ultra high intrascene dynamic range | Enables simultaneous capture of bright & dark portions of a scene
  • Onboard Automated Gain Control (AGC) | Enables clear video in all light conditions
  • Ultra compact, Low power | Ideal for hand-held, mobile or airborne systems

  • Astronomy
  • Beam Profiling
  • NIR-II Imaging
  • Fluorescence
  • Hyperspectral Imaging
  • Semiconductor Inspection
  • Solar Cell Inspection
  • Thermography

  • VIS v VIS SWIR. Courtesy of Alain Klotz

  • SWIR only. Courtesy of Lyu Abe

  • Jupiter in H-Band with a Ninox

    H-Band image of Jupiter with a #Ninox #InGaAs camera by Jose Rojas from Grupo Ciencias Planetarias with a 2.2m telescope at Calar Alto.

  • Saturn in H Band with Ninox

    H-Band image of Saturn with a Ninox InGaAs camera by Jose Rojas from Grupo Ciencias Planetarias with a 2.2m telescope at Calar Alto.

  • Jupiter in H Band taken with Ninox

    Jupiter taken with Ninox on a 1m telescope in H-band (1.5-1.8µm). 50ms exp. image. Lyu ABE, C2PU / Côte d'Azur.