



Available Accessories
- High resolution InGaAs 640x512/15µm FPA
- Spectral range: 0.9 – 1.7 μm
- On-chip correlated double sampling (CDS) for noise reduction
- Anti-blooming snapshot integration
- 14-bit CMOS digital video and NTSC/PAL analog video
- Three gain state operating mode for low light applications
- 38 mm x 38 mm x 36 mm
- <81 grams
- <3.2 Watts power (at room temperature)
- >65% quantum efficiency
- Auto Exposure control
- Full suite of FLIR’s advanced image processing modes
- 60 frames per second (60 Hz), 120 Hz in zoom mode
- SKU: 43-ICA
Available Options
Tau™ SWIR
SHORTWAVE INFRARED CAMERA CORE
FLIR Tau® SWIR and broadened spectral range Tau Vis-SWIR provides outstanding short-wave infrared image quality and performance over a wide range of imaging and light level conditions. It is the ideal OEM SWIR imaging module for applications like hyperspectral instrumentation, silicon inspection, electro-optical payloads, art restoration, and portable imaging. The Tau SWIR camera incorporates the FLIR high resolution 640×512 ISC1202 Indium Gallium Arsenide (InGaAs) 15-micron pitch focal plane array (FPA) and includes several advanced camera controls features.
High Performance SWIR Camera Core for OEMs
MARKET LEADING FEATURES
With a high resolution InGaAs 640×512/15µm FPA and on-chip correlated double sampling (CDS) for noise reduction Tau SWIR can meet any mission requirements.
SIZE, WEIGHT AND POWER (SWAP) OPTIMIZED
With a compact form factor, light weight (<81 grams), and less than 3.2 W power consumption (at room temperature) Tau SWIR has the SWaP you need.
TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE
Tau SWIR has greater than 65% quantum efficiency and a full suite of FLIR’s advanced image processing modes.
OVERVIEW | |
Spectral Band | SWIR | 0.9 µm – 1.7 µm |
Resolution | 640 x 512 Pixels |
Pixel Pitch | 15 µm |
Detector Type | Indium Gallium Arsenide (InGaAs) |
Dimensions (L x W x H) | 38 x 38 x 36 mm (w/o optics) |
CONNECTIONS & COMMUNICATIONS | |
Discrete I/O Controls Available | Yes |
External Sync Input/Output | Yes |
Primary Camera - TEC | 50-pin Hirose/2-pin Molex |
RS-232 Compatible Communication | 57,600 & 921,600 baud |
Settable Splash Screens | Yes |
User Configurability via SDK & GUI | Yes |
ELECTRICAL & MECHANICAL | |
ESD Protection | Built-In |
ENVIRONMENTAL | |
Humidity | 5 – 95% non-condensing |
Operational Altitude | +12 km |
Shock | 500g @ 0.8 msec |
Vibration | 4.3g three axis |
IMAGING & OPTICAL | |
Digital Detail Enhancement | Yes |
Full Frame Rate | NTSC: 60 Hz (120 Hz in zoom mode) PAL: 50 Hz (100 Hz in zoom mode) |
Active Area | 9.6 × 7.68 mm |
Invert/Revert | Yes |
Digital Zoom | Yes |
Image Optimization | Yes |
Sensor Technology | Shortwave Infrared (SWIR) Camera Core |
Operability | > 99.5% (Industrial Spec); > 99.0% (Professional Spec); > 98.0% (Consumer Spec) |
NTSC/PAL (field switchable) | Yes |
Polarity Control [black hot & white hot] | Yes |
Optical Fill Factor | 100% |
Symbology | Yes |
Time to Image | <7 sec |
Quantum Efficiency | 1 - 1.5µm: > 65% (Industrial Spec), > 60% (Professional & Consumer Spec) |
POWER | |
Input Supply Voltage | 4.9 – 5.5 VDC |
MECHANICAL | |
Precision Mounting Holes | M2 × 0.4 on 4 sides, 2 per side |
Lens Mounts | C-mount |