Ophir XC-130 InGaAs Near-Infrared Camera
| Brand | Ophir |
|---|---|
| Origin | Israel |
| Model | XC-130 |
| Detector Material | Indium Gallium Arsenide (InGaAs) |
| Spectral Range | 900–1700 nm |
| Pixel Format | 640 × 512 |
| Pixel Pitch | 15 µm |
| Readout Noise | <100 e⁻ (rms) |
| Dark Current | <0.1 e⁻/pix/s @ −10 °C |
| Exposure Time | 1 µs to 10 s |
| Cooling | Thermoelectric (TEC), stabilized to −10 °C |
| Interface | Camera Link or GigE Vision |
| Compliance | CE, RoHS, ISO 9001-certified manufacturing |
Overview
The Ophir XC-130 is a high-performance, thermoelectrically cooled InGaAs near-infrared (NIR) imaging camera engineered for precision laser beam profiling, quantitative radiometric measurement, and low-light NIR imaging in demanding scientific and defense applications. Based on a monolithic 640 × 512 InGaAs focal plane array (FPA), the XC-130 operates across the 900–1700 nm spectral band—covering key laser wavelengths including 1064 nm (Nd:YAG), 1310 nm and 1550 nm (telecom & eye-safe LIDAR), and 1650 nm (gas sensing). Its measurement architecture adheres to ISO 11146-1/2 standards for laser beam characterization, supporting second-moment (D4σ), knife-edge, and ISO-compliant beam width, divergence, and centroid stability analysis. Designed and manufactured in Israel under ISO 9001 quality management systems, the XC-130 integrates seamlessly into optical test benches, airborne payloads, and ground-based surveillance platforms requiring high quantum efficiency (>80% peak), low temporal noise, and calibrated linearity over five orders of magnitude.
Key Features
- High quantum efficiency InGaAs sensor with >80% QE at 1550 nm and uniform spectral response from 900–1700 nm
- Low-noise readout architecture delivering <100 e⁻ rms read noise and dark current <0.1 e⁻/pix/s at stabilized −10 °C operation
- Programmable exposure time spanning six orders of magnitude—from 1 µs (for pulsed laser capture) to 10 s (for ultra-low-flux radiometry)
- Integrated thermoelectric cooling with closed-loop temperature stabilization (±0.1 °C), minimizing thermal drift during long-duration acquisitions
- Factory-calibrated radiometric response traceable to NIST-traceable blackbody sources; supports absolute irradiance (W/cm²) and power density mapping
- Dual interface options: high-bandwidth Camera Link (Base/Medium) for real-time beam diagnostics or GigE Vision for networked integration and remote operation
- Ruggedized aluminum housing rated IP52, qualified for operation in industrial and field-deployable environments
Sample Compatibility & Compliance
The XC-130 is compatible with continuous-wave (CW), quasi-CW, and nanosecond-to-microsecond pulsed laser sources without saturation or blooming artifacts, provided input irradiance remains within the specified damage threshold (<50 kW/cm² for 10 ns pulses, <10 W/cm² CW). It supports beam diameters from 10 mm (using standard C-mount lenses). All firmware and calibration data comply with ISO/IEC 17025 requirements for metrological traceability. The device meets CE marking directives (EMC 2014/30/EU, RoHS 2011/65/EU), and its software architecture supports audit-ready logging per FDA 21 CFR Part 11 when deployed in GLP/GMP-regulated environments (e.g., laser safety validation or medical device R&D).
Software & Data Management
The XC-130 is operated via BeamGage Professional v6.x—a NIST-validated, Windows-based application supporting real-time beam parameter computation, multi-camera synchronization, and automated pass/fail reporting against user-defined tolerances. Raw 16-bit image data is exported in TIFF, HDF5, or CSV formats; metadata includes timestamp, exposure setting, temperature, and calibration coefficients. The SDK (C++, Python, .NET) enables custom integration with LabVIEW, MATLAB, or Python-based control frameworks. All acquisition sessions generate immutable log files with SHA-256 checksums, fulfilling ALCOA+ (Attributable, Legible, Contemporaneous, Original, Accurate, Complete, Consistent, Enduring, Available) data integrity requirements.
Applications
- Laser beam profiling and M² measurement of fiber-coupled and free-space NIR lasers used in materials processing and telecom
- Quantitative radiometry for laser safety compliance (IEC 60825-1) and classification of Class 3B/4 systems operating at 1550 nm
- Thermal signature analysis and emissivity mapping in spaceborne remote sensing payloads
- Real-time tracking and centroid stability monitoring in infrared-guided weapon systems and EO/IR countermeasure evaluation
- Non-destructive testing (NDT) using active thermography with 1064 nm or 1550 nm excitation sources
- Gas detection and spectroscopic imaging via tunable diode laser absorption spectroscopy (TDLAS) in the 1300–1650 nm window
FAQ
Is the XC-130 suitable for measuring ultrashort pulsed lasers (e.g., femtosecond Ti:sapphire)?
No—the XC-130’s InGaAs detector has an intrinsic response time limited by carrier lifetime (~10 ns), making it unsuitable for direct temporal resolution of sub-nanosecond pulses. It is optimized for pulse energy integration and spatial profiling of pulses ≥10 ns.
Does the camera provide factory calibration certificates with uncertainty budgets?
Yes—each unit ships with a NIST-traceable radiometric calibration certificate specifying spectral responsivity, non-uniformity correction (NUC) map, and expanded uncertainty (k=2) across the full spectral range.
Can the XC-130 be integrated into a vacuum chamber or cryogenic environment?
The standard XC-130 is not vacuum-rated; however, Ophir offers a hermetically sealed variant (XC-130-VAC) with feedthrough-compatible connectors for operation at pressures down to 10⁻⁶ mbar.
What lens mounts are supported?
The XC-130 uses a standard C-mount interface; optional adapters are available for F-mount, M42, and infinity-corrected telecentric optics.
Is remote firmware update supported over GigE Vision?
Yes—firmware updates can be deployed remotely via the GenICam-compliant GigE Vision interface, with rollback capability and version-signing verification.
