Allied Vision Goldeye G-032 TEC1 SWIR Camera
| Brand | Allied Vision |
|---|---|
| Model | Goldeye G-032 TEC1 |
| Sensor | InGaAs FPA 636 × 508 pixels |
| Pixel Size | 25 µm |
| Spectral Range | 900–1700 nm (SWIR) |
| Max Frame Rate | 100 fps @ full resolution |
| Interface | GigE Vision |
| Cooling | Thermoelectric (TEC1) |
| Housing | Fanless, Compact Industrial Design |
| Compliance | RoHS, CE, FCC |
| Software Support | Vimba SDK, AcquireControl, OpenCV, HALCON, MATLAB Image Acquisition Toolbox |
Overview
The Allied Vision Goldeye G-032 TEC1 is a high-performance short-wave infrared (SWIR) industrial camera engineered for precision imaging in the 900–1700 nm spectral band. Based on a monolithic InGaAs focal plane array (FPA) with 636 × 508 active pixels and 25 µm pixel pitch, it delivers 0.3 MP resolution at up to 100 frames per second—enabling real-time inspection of transient thermal, compositional, or structural phenomena invisible to visible-light sensors. Unlike silicon-based CMOS or CCD imagers, the InGaAs sensor exhibits intrinsic quantum efficiency in the SWIR region, allowing direct detection of reflected and emitted radiation from materials such as silicon wafers, polymers, moisture-laden substances, and organic compounds. Its thermoelectric (TEC1) cooling system stabilizes sensor temperature to suppress dark current and improve signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), while the fanless, compact aluminum housing ensures reliable operation in vibration-prone or dust-sensitive industrial environments—including semiconductor fab tools, solar cell inspection stations, and pharmaceutical packaging lines.
Key Features
- Monolithic InGaAs sensor with 636 × 508 pixel resolution and 25 µm pitch for high spatial fidelity in SWIR imaging
- Thermoelectric (TEC1) cooling enabling stable dark current performance across ambient temperatures from 0 °C to 50 °C
- GigE Vision-compliant interface supporting Power over Ethernet (PoE+) for simplified cabling and deployment
- Fanless, IP-rated industrial enclosure designed for continuous 24/7 operation in factory-floor conditions
- High dynamic range (>65 dB) achieved via dual-gain architecture and on-chip correlated double sampling (CDS)
- Configurable exposure times from 10 µs to 10 s, supporting both high-speed motion capture and low-light integration
Sample Compatibility & Compliance
The Goldeye G-032 TEC1 is optimized for non-contact, label-free analysis of optically opaque or semi-transparent samples that exhibit distinct SWIR absorption features—including silicon substrates (e.g., wafer defect mapping), agricultural produce (e.g., moisture distribution in grains), lithium-ion battery electrodes, and pharmaceutical blister packs. It complies with international electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and safety standards including EN 61000-6-2 (immunity), EN 61000-6-4 (emissions), CE marking under the EU Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, and FCC Part 15 Class A for commercial use. While not certified for medical device applications per IEC 62304 or FDA 510(k), its deterministic timing behavior, metadata-rich image headers, and audit-ready firmware logging support GLP-aligned workflows in R&D and QC laboratories.
Software & Data Management
Allied Vision’s Vimba SDK provides cross-platform (Windows/Linux/macOS) access to all camera parameters—including ROI control, trigger modes (hardware/software), LUT programming, and multi-camera synchronization—via C, C++, Python, .NET, and ROS2 APIs. The optional AcquireControl application enables rapid prototyping with built-in pseudo-color mapping (with user-definable color profiles), auto-contrast/auto-brightness algorithms, and region-of-interest (ROI) analytics (rectangular/circular) delivering real-time mean, standard deviation, and histogram statistics. All image data includes embedded timestamping, sensor temperature telemetry, and exposure metadata compliant with DICOM-SWIR extensions where applicable. Firmware updates are delivered via signed binary packages, and configuration profiles can be exported/imported in JSON format for version-controlled deployment across production lines.
Applications
- Semiconductor metrology: Silicon wafer inspection through backside imaging and defect localization
- Solar cell characterization: EL/PL imaging of microcracks, shunt paths, and metallization integrity
- Food & agriculture: Quantitative moisture mapping in cereal grains, fruit bruising detection, and foreign material identification
- Pharmaceutical QA: Seal integrity verification of aluminum-laminated blister packs and tablet coating uniformity assessment
- Defense & surveillance: Covert illumination imaging under eye-safe 1550 nm laser sources
- Research: Time-resolved spectroscopy coupling with tunable SWIR lasers for material science studies
FAQ
Does the Goldeye G-032 TEC1 support triggering via external TTL signals?
Yes—it offers fully programmable hardware trigger input (opto-isolated) with adjustable polarity, debounce, and exposure delay compensation.
Can the camera operate without active cooling in ambient temperatures below 25 °C?
While functional, uncooled operation increases dark current noise and reduces dynamic range; TEC1 cooling is recommended for quantitative measurements.
Is the GigE Vision interface compatible with IEEE 802.3af PoE?
No—it requires IEEE 802.3at (PoE+) or external 12 V DC power due to the TEC1 power draw.
Are firmware updates backward-compatible with existing Vimba SDK versions?
Yes—Allied Vision maintains strict semantic versioning and publishes release notes detailing API changes and deprecation timelines.
Does the camera support GenICam 3.x feature naming conventions?
Yes—fully compliant with GenICam SFNC 2.5 and later, ensuring interoperability with third-party machine vision platforms.
