
The compact Sensors Unlimited 1280JSX is our next-generation SWIR digital video camera featuring a 1.3MP high-resolution, high-sensitivity InGaAs imager
The compact Sensors Unlimited 1280JSX Series represents our next-generation short-wave infrared (SWIR) digital video camera, featuring a 1.3MP high-resolution high-sensitivity InGaAs imager. Designed for real-time imaging from daylight to low-light conditions in the SWIR spectrum, it is ideal in applications such as persistent surveillance, laser detection and visibility through dust and smoke.
Equipped with on-board automatic gain control (AGC) and built-in non-uniformity corrections (NUC), the camera effectively manages high-dynamic-range urban night imaging without blooming. Its Camera Link® digital output ensures plug-and play compatibility, delivering 12-bit images suitable for digital processing or transmission.
The camera’s lightweight and compact design facilitates seamless integration into aerial, mobile and handheld surveillance systems. Optionally, VIS/SWIR technology extends the camera’s sensitivity down to 0.5 µm, offering dual near infrared (NIR) and SWIR wavelength response for enhanced versatility.
- 30 or 60 frames per second full frame rate
- 1280 x 1024 pixel format, 12.5 μm pitch
- Capability for 100% duty cycle across entire illumination intensity range
- High sensitivity in 0.9 to 1.7 μm spectrum; VIS/SWIR from 0.5 to 1.7 μm (option)
- Low power, < 3.0 W at 20°C
- Partial moonlight to day time imaging
- Compact OEM module size, < 4.5 in3
- All solid-state InGaAs imager with snapshot exposure capability
- On-board, real time non-uniformity corrections
- Digital 12-bit base CameraLink® output
- Automatic Gain Control (AGC)
- Windowing, Binning and In-Field Offset Corrections
- Operation from -40 to +70°C
- Tested to MIL-STD-810G for functional shock, vibration, t hermal shock, storage temperature, altitude and humidity
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Dimensions
ENC Series: 2.0 x 2.0 x 2.43 in, 50.8 x 50.8 x 61.7 mm
OEM Series: 1.65x1.60x1.60 in, 41.9 x 40.6 x 40.6 mm -
Weight
≤ 235 g enclosed, ≤ 120 g OEM
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Lens Mount
M42x1 mount
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Camera Link Connector
3M SDR26 Connector enclosed
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Pixel Pitch
12.5 μm
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Focal Plane Array
1280 x 1024 pixels
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Active Area
16.0 mm x 12.8 mm x 20.5 mm diagonal
- Environmental & Power
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Operating Case Temperature
-40˚C to 70˚C
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Storage Temperature
-54°C to 85°C
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Humidity
95% relative humidity
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Power Requirements
DC Voltage: +8-16V
Power: ≤ 3.0 W at 20°C (case temperature), ≤ 10.0 W maximum -
Functional Shock, Random Vibration, Thermal Shock, Temperature/Altitude/Humidity Combined, Acceleration
MIL-STD-810G compliant
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Optical Fill Factor
100%
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Spectral Response
Standard, 0.9 µm to 1.7 µm
VIS/SWIR 0.5 µm to 1.7 µm
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Quantum Efficiency
Standard, ≥ 65% from 1 µm to 1.6 µm
VIS/SWIR, ≥ 65% from 0.7 µm to 1.6 µm
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Mean Detectivity, D*
2.9 x 1013 cm√Hz/W (typical) - 30 fps
2.8 x 1013 cm√Hz/W (typical) - 60 fps -
Noise Equivalent Irradiance*
8.5 x 108 photons/cm2-s (typical) - 30 fps
1.2 x 109 photons/cm2-s (typical) - 60 fps
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Noise (RMS)*
35 electrons (typical) - 30 fps
25 electrons (typical) - 60 fps
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Dynamic Range**
1700:1 - 30 fps
1850:1 - 60 fps
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Operability
≥ 99%
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Exposure Times***
30 µs to 33 ms - 30 fps
30 µs to 16.5 ms - 60 fps
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Image Correction
2-point (offset and gain) pixel by pixel, user selectable
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Digital Output Format
12 bit base Camera Link®
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Analog Output Format
N/A
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Digital Output Frame Rate
30 fps or 60 fps
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Scan Mode
Continuous or 3 externally triggered modes
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* λ = 1.55 µm, exposure time = 33ms (30 fps), 16.5 ms (60 fps), 17°C TEC setpoint, high gain, no lens, x1 digital gain with enhancement, AGC and correction off.
** In high dynamic range OPR settings, 17°C . Able to achieve 750:1 in highest sensitivity OPR setting.
*** Standard configuration Exposure time = 200 µs in lowest sensitivity OPR setting.
Military Applications
- Low-light level imaging
- Covert surveillance with passive 24 hr/7 day operation
- Multi-laser spotting and tracking
- Imaging through atmospheric obscurants
- OEM version for easy integration into UASs, handheld, or robotic systems
- Driver Vision Enhancement (DVE)
Commercial Applications
- Enhanced Vision Systems (EVS)
- Silicon wafer or integrated circuit microscopy
Frame rate calculator
Instructions: adjust the number of rows to determine the maximum frame rate for a given window. Frame rate does not change with number of columns on this camera. However, the number of columns can be reduced for other reasons.
Max frame rates are estimated, actual results may vary.
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Important export information
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Mini SWIR GA1280JSX Camera | |
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