Deeply Cooled InGaAs Camera
The ZephIR 1.7 is a high-end, scientific-grade InGaAs camera that combines performance with reliability. It has extremely low noise levels, high efficiency, and a rapid frame rate compatible with an external trigger. This is made possible by combining our state-of-the-art control electronics and a four-stage thermoelectric cooler (TEC) which can maintain an operating temperature as low as -80 °C. The TEC uses forced air cooling that alleviates the need for a water or liquid nitrogen chiller unit, increasing reliability and is designed to last for years.
The ZephIR 1.7 stands out as one of the market's most reliable SWIR InGaAs cameras, boasting an exceptional sensitivity level, all while offering a high-end experience that remains affordable.
ZephIR 1.7 Applications Overview
NIR-II/SWIR Bio-imaging
Photovoltaics characterization by photoluminescence (PL) and electroluminescence (EL) using SWIR imaging
Semiconductor wafer and device failure SWIR inspection
Product Specifications
| ZephIR 1.7x | ZephIR 1.7s | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | InGaAs | InGaAs |
| Sensor Format | 640 x 512 | 640 x 512 |
| Pixel size | 15 μm | 15 μm |
| Spectral range | 500-1700 nm | 900 - 1700 nm |
| Peak Quantum Efficiency | > 85 % | > 80 % |
| Typical operability | > 99.9 % | > 99.5% |
| Cooling Temperature @ 20°C ambiant | -80 °C | -80 °C |
| Cooling method | TEC + forced air | TEC + forced air |
| Typical Dark Current* | 125 ē/px/s | 150 ē/px/s |
| Typical gain setting (ē/ADU) | High: 2.67 | Low: 47.5 | High: 2.2 | Med: 7.4 | Low: 89 |
| Typical readout noise (ē) | High: 22 | Low: 135 | High: 28 | Med: 75 | Low: 315 |
| Frame rate in CameraLink™ (fps) | High: 105 | Low: 210 | Up to 240 full frame. 1900 for a 128x128 ROI |
| Frame rate in USB 3.0 (fps) | High: 110 | Low: 220 | Up to 250 full frame. 1900 for a 128x128 ROI |
| Integration time range | from 1 μs to full well capacity | from 1 μs to full well capacity |
| Digitization (bits) | 13 | 14 |
| Image Format | 16 bits HDF5, FITS and TIFF | 16 bits HDF5, FITS and TIFF |
| Software | PHySpec™ control and analysis software, SDK (C++, Python) | PHySpec™ control and analysis software, SDK (C++, Python) |
| Computer interface | CameraLink™ or USB 3.0 | CameraLink™ or USB 3.0 |
| Ambient temperature range | 10 °C to 35 °C | 10 °C to 35 °C |
| Power Supply | 12V DC | 12V DC |
| Dimensions | 169 mm x 130 mm x 97 mm | 169 mm x 130 mm x 97 mm |
| Weight | 2.9 kg | 2.9 kg |
Spec Sheet
Publications
IOP Science
- Graphene
Five near-infrared-emissive graphene quantum dots for multiplex bioimaging
The Journal of Nuclear Medicine
- Preclinical
Detection of Shortwave-Infrared Cerenkov Luminescence from Medical Isotopes
Nanomaterials
- Graphene
- Preclinical
Automated Approach to In Vitro Image-Guided Photothermal Therapy with Top-Down and Bottom-Up-Synthesized Graphene Quantum Dots
JNM : The Journal of Nuclear Medicine
- Clinical
Shortwave infrared detection of medical radioisotope Cerenkov luminescence.
Videos
IR VIVO Guided Tour
IR VIVO is an infrared multispectral imager for small animal studies. This system benefits from reduced light scattering, absorption and auto-fluorescence by using a detection system in the near and short-wave infrared. Visualize your biomarkers in vivo and in real-time with optimized contrast resolution and sensitivity. IR VIVO takes advantage of the most recent developments in SWIR imaging with an ultra-low-noise InGaAs camera (Alizé 1.7 or ZephIR 1.7), novel homogeneous illumination and powerful analytical software to provide an unprecedented combination of fast, high resolution and deep imaging.
When Art, Science and Technology Work Hand in Hand
Photon etc. presents this short film shot in collaboration with Dr. Daniel Heller, researcher at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Joseph Cohen, multidisciplinary artist. This short video documents how three experts in their respective fields benefit from and are enhanced by their mutual collaboration. Joseph creates new paint mixtures and textures using carbon nanotubes (CNT). Dr. Heller develops infrared probes and biomarkers using CNT’s. Sébastien (CEO at Photon etc.) develops science grade infrared cameras that can detect fluorescent CNT’s excited by specific wavelengths.
In Vivo NIR-II Imaging: Contact-Free Monitoring Heartbeat & Respiratory Rate
High-speed imaging made available by the fast frame rates of InGaAs cameras allows for contact-free cardiography and respiratory rate measurements in both anesthetized and awake animals. Such contact-free measurements of awake mice obtained without the use of any restraining device could drastically change studies procedures in labs.
Real-Time Biodistribution and Pharmacokinetics of ICG in a Mouse Using NIR-II Fluorescence
Video of IR VIVO imaging experiment showing the biodistribution and pharmacokinetics of ICG in real time. IR VIVO is able to visualize NIR probes at high resolutions. From one single injection, it was possible to obtain measurements of heartbeats, respiration and intestinal contraction rates.
In Vivo NIR-II Imaging of Liver Metabolism, Hepatobiliary Elimination & Gastro-Intestinal Motility
With a simple tail-vein injection of ICG, we can study liver metabolism, measure hepatobiliary elimination and monitor gastrointestinal motility simultaneously in vivo and contact-free. Such a straightforward method to image the intestine could help research on metabolic diseases.
White Papers
Cooling SWIR Sensors: an Overview
Authors Marie-Christine Ferland and Laura-Isabelle Dion-Bertrand