Product Recommendation | SWIR1503BU-DC Deep‑Cooled SWIR Camera

Author:Attostek    ·    Release Date :08/07/2026    ·    Category :SWIR Camera Industry

I. Product Introduction

The SWIR1503BU-DC is a deep‑cooled SWIR camera equipped with an InGaAs CMOS sensor, capable of achieving –50°C cooling (at 20°C ambient temperature). With a resolution of 0.33 MP, a pixel size of 15 µm, a USB3.0 interface, and a global shutter, the SWIR1503BU-DC is an ideal choice for research institutes, medical institutions, and high‑end industrial applications, thanks to its stable cooling system and exceptional scientific imaging performance.

II. QE Curve

阿秒科技SWIR1503BU-DC系列相机量子效率 QE 特性曲线图

III. Camera Specifications

ParameterSpecification
ModelSWIR1503BU-DC
Sensor TypeInGaAs CMOS
Spectral Range900 nm – 1700 nm
Pixel Size15 µm × 15 µm
Sensor Format3/4″
Frame Rate & Resolution300 fps @ 640 × 512
Hardware Image Buffer512 MB
Conversion Gain0.96 e⁻/DN (HCG), 5.36 e⁻/DN (MCG), 145 e⁻/DN (LCG)
Dynamic Range55.8 dB (HCG), 58.1 dB (MCG), 58.3 dB (LCG)
Readout Noise22.8 e⁻ (HCG), 106 e⁻ (MCG), 2708 e⁻ (LCG)
Full Well Capacity14 ke⁻ (HCG), 85 ke⁻ (MCG), 2216 ke⁻ (LCG)
Maximum SNR41.5 dB (HCG), 49.3 dB (MCG), 63.4 dB (LCG)
Dark CurrentMCG 193.909 e⁻/s/pixel, HCG 630.516 e⁻/s/pixel,
LCG 131.561 e⁻/s/pixel
Exposure Time Range16 µs – 5 s
Shutter ModeGlobal shutter
Data InterfaceUSB3.0
Digital I/O1 opto‑isolated input, 1 opto‑isolated output,
2 non‑isolated I/O ports
Data Format8‑bit / 16‑bit
Cooling Temperature–50°C (at 20°C ambient temperature)
Optical InterfaceC‑mount
Power Supply19 V 4.74 A DC
Power Consumption8.4 W (TEC OFF) / <16 W (TEC ON)
Dimensions137.8 mm × 100 mm × 100 mm
Weight1.31 kg
SoftwareAttosView / SDK
Operating SystemWindows, Linux
TemperatureOperating: –30°C to 45°C; Storage: –40°C to 60°C
HumidityOperating: 0–95%; Storage: 0–95%
CertificationsCE, FCC

IV. Dimensions

Size

V. Package Contents

Item NameSpecificationQuantity
SWIR CameraSWIR1503BU-DC1
USB3.0 Data CableA Male to B Male Cable,
1.5m, GoldPlated
1
External trigger
control line
7-Core Female Trigger Cable, 2m1
Power CordPower Cord(Default: EU standard;
Optional: US/UK standard)
1
Power AdapterInput AC 100–240V 50/60Hz,
output DC 12V 3A
1
USB Flash DriveUSB Drive with Software, Drivers,
and Manual
1

VI. Application Cases

The SWIR1503BU-DC SWIR camera is widely used in the life sciences and materials science fields. In life sciences, the camera enables small‑animal near‑infrared fluorescence imaging, deep‑tissue structural observation, and NIR‑II probe detection, supporting deep‑brain tissue imaging, neural activity monitoring, and vascular imaging and hemodynamic analysis in brain research. In materials characterization, it is suitable for semiconductor defect inspection and optoelectronic device performance evaluation.

👉 For more technical details, application cases, and specifications, please visit: 0.33 MP 15 μm Pixels -50°C Cooled 900-1700nm SWIR Camera

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