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xiSpec

Smallest and lightest hyperspectral imaging cameras with USB3 or PCI Express interface, covering the 460 – 960 nm range with 15 - 150 bands. Precise snapshot and line-scan imaging.
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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.

  • 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
MQ022HG-IM-SM4X4-RN2 HyperSpectral  2.2 MPix 600 - 860 nm 15 channels CMV2K-SSM4x4-RNIR  1.5 Watt USB3  170 FPS
MQ022HG-IM-SM5X5-NIR2 HyperSpectral  2.2 MPix 665 - 960 nm 24 channels CMV2K-SSM5x5-NIR  1.5 Watt USB3  170 FPS
MX022HG-IM-SM4X4-RN2-FL HyperSpectral  2.2 MPix 600 - 860 nm 15 channels CMV2K-SSM4x4-RNIR  2.9 Watt PCIe Gen 2  338 FPS
MX022HG-IM-SM5X5-NIR2-FL HyperSpectral  2.2 MPix 665 - 960 nm 24 channels CMV2K-SSM5x5-NIR  2.9 Watt PCIe Gen 2  338 FPS
MX022HG-IM-LS150-VN2-FL HyperSpectral  2.2 MPix 470 - 900 nm 150 channels CMV2K-LS150  2.9 Watt PCIe Gen 2  338 FPS
MQ022HG-IM-SM4X4-VIS3 HyperSpectral  2.2 MPix 460 - 600 nm 16 channels CMV2K-SSM4x4-VIS  1.5 Watt USB3  170 FPS
MX022HG-IM-SM4X4-VIS3-FL HyperSpectral  2.2 MPix 480 - 625 nm 10 channels CMV2K-SSM4x4-VIS  2.9 Watt PCIe 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
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(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 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.

xiSpec camera applications

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