Imaging & Spectroscopy Cameras for Light Detection

UV camera

UV camera

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Specifications
Sensor Type: CMOS
# Pixels (Width): 2840
# Pixels (Height): 2840
Pixel Size (Square): 2.74 um
Peak Quantum Efficiency: 40.4 %
USB3 Vision Cameras

USB3 Vision Cameras

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Sensor Type: CMOS
# Pixels (Width): 6480
# Pixels (Height): 4856
Pixel Size (Square): 3.45 um
Peak Quantum Efficiency: 69.8 %
SWIR camera

SWIR camera

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Specifications
Sensor Type: CMOS
# Pixels (Width): 1296
# Pixels (Height): 1032
Pixel Size (Square): 5 um
Peak Quantum Efficiency: 75 %

Did You Know?

Did you know that hyperspectral imaging cameras can routinely acquire over 200 narrow spectral bands (often 5–10 nm wide) per pixel, effectively turning each pixel into a low‑resolution spectrometer? Unlike RGB sensors that sample only three broad bands, pushbroom hyperspectral systems build a 3D data cube (x, y, λ) by scanning the scene line‑by‑line, which allows precise detection of subtle material or chemical differences that are invisible in standard images. A common misconception is that more bands always improve results—in practice, excessive, highly correlated bands can degrade classification performance unless you apply dimensionality reduction (e.g., PCA) or band selection.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Imaging and spectroscopy cameras are sensors optimized to record spatially resolved spectral information rather than just broadband intensity in RGB or monochrome. They may integrate dispersive elements (gratings, prisms), tunable filters, or multi-line sensor architectures to separate wavelengths, enabling hyperspectral or multispectral data cubes instead of standard 2D images. Compared with conventional machine vision cameras, they prioritize spectral fidelity, radiometric calibration, and wavelength-selective response over color rendering or general-purpose imaging.

Imaging & Spectroscopy Cameras Overview

Imaging & Spectroscopy products in this category focus on precise light detection, converting optical signals into quantitative spatial and spectral data. These cameras are used for applications where both image quality and spectral fidelity matter, including low-light imaging, hyperspectral mapping, fluorescence measurements, and general spectroscopy.

On FindLight, Imaging & Spectroscopy solutions span CCD, sCMOS, InGaAs, and other detector technologies. They enable high dynamic range, low read noise, and stable response over broad wavelength ranges, making them suitable for demanding laboratory and production environments.

Typical Specifications and Use Cases

When evaluating Imaging & Spectroscopy systems for light detection, you will typically compare:

  • Detector type and spectral range: Silicon CCD/sCMOS for ~200–1100 nm; InGaAs for ~900–1700+ nm; extended-range detectors for UV or SWIR imaging & spectroscopy.
  • Quantum efficiency and sensitivity: QE curves vs wavelength, minimum detectable signal, and dark current for low-light measurements.
  • Resolution and pixel size: Total pixel count and pitch, affecting spatial resolution, spectral dispersion sampling, and signal-to-noise.
  • Frame rate and readout: Maximum fps at full frame, binning options, and readout modes for dynamic imaging or high-throughput spectroscopy.
  • Cooling and stability: Thermoelectric cooling levels (e.g., −20 °C to −80 °C) to suppress dark noise during long integrations.
  • Interface and triggering: USB, Camera Link, GigE, or CoaXPress connections, plus hardware triggers and synchronization with light sources or spectrographs.

Typical applications of Imaging & Spectroscopy cameras include hyperspectral imaging in materials research, Raman and fluorescence spectroscopy, plasma diagnostics, semiconductor inspection, and general scientific imaging where quantitative light detection is critical.

Buyer Guidance on FindLight

To select an appropriate Imaging & Spectroscopy solution, start from your wavelength range, required spectral or spatial resolution, and expected signal levels. Compare datasheets for detector type, quantum efficiency, read noise, cooling, and interface compatibility with your existing optics, spectrographs, and software.

Use FindLight to review multiple Imaging & Spectroscopy products side by side and filter by key specifications. For pricing, lead time, and technical clarifications, you can request quotes from suppliers directly through the platform. No registration is required to contact vendors, simplifying procurement for prototyping, OEM integration, or laboratory upgrades focused on precise light detection.