FluxData, Inc. announces the release of the FD-1665 series of 3-CCD cameras. The FD-1665 is a flexible 3-CCD camera system that can be manufactured with any combination of narrow-band or broad-band filter coatings between 380-1000nm. This provides a performance advantage over existing RGB 3-CCD or 2-CCD RGB/NIR systems where spectral response is limited to predefined manufacturer configurations. The FD-1665 platform allows three CCD sensors fitted with customer specified optical filters to simultaneously capture images through a single lens. The 3 independent 1394 a/b Firewire outputs allow for independent control of exposure, gain and read out for maintaining a consistent signal-to-noise ratio. The 3 CCD’s can be simultaneously triggered via the 1394 bus or trigger separately via the GPIO.

The multi-spectral 3-CCD cameras is offered in 1.4, 2 and 5 megapixel resolutions using Sony ICX-285, ICX-274, and ICX-625 CCDs, respectively. Users can select a pre-configured 3, 5, 7, or 9 channel camera or configure an application specific 3-CCD system with any combination of color and monochrome sensors and custom filters. The FD-1665 has a patented prism corrective optical design that corrects for spherical and chromatic aberration caused by the prism. The versatile dichroic prism design allows for unique spectral configurations with unlimited options for wavelength cutoff between 400nm-1000nm for each sensor. The FD-1665 camera features standard Nikon F-mount lenses providing a wide range of lens flexibility. the FD-1665 allows the use of standard Nikon F-mount lenses, correcting the image at each sensor to precisely match alignment, focus, magnification and reduce chromatic aberration introduced by the prism beam splitter. The three separate Firewire outputs of the FD-1665 allow for high data throughput and independent control of exposure, gain and frame-rate for maintaining high signal-to-noise ratios from each sensor. The 3-CCDs can be simultaneously or sequentially triggered via software or hardware.

The versatile camera design supports a wide array of applications in various markets. These include fluorescence and in-vivo imaging for medical, biotechnology, analytical and drug discovery to narrow band imaging for spectroscopy, materials analysis and detection. The three optical paths of the multi-spectral 3-CCD cameras can also be configured for purposes beyond simple spectral selectivity. For example, polarization at up to three orientation angles can be measured simultaneously; identical sensors can be used for high frame rate or asynchronous capture; or three exposure ranges can be captured simultaneously for high-dynamic-range (HDR) imaging. Its unique optical-mechanical design and the incorporation of high quality filters allow FluxData to provide customizable multispectral imaging systems to the medical, spectroscopy, analytical, color, industrial and defense markets in a cost effective manner.

The FD-1665 will provide an important opportunity to OEM’s, system integrators and end-users by giving them the ability to quickly configure a custom multi-spectral system with their own pre-defined spectral bands or filter configurations into a fully integrated system. The FD-1665 provides simultaneous, multi-channel imaging at video frame rates, a significant advantage over the sequential capture of filter-wheel and liquid-crystal based systems.

Features and Benefits:

• Choice of 1.4MP, 2.0MP or 5.0MP x 3 CCD
• Custom multi-sensor configurations, Color (Bayer) and Mono
• Custom filter options
• Polarization camera configuration 0 degree, 45 degree, 90 degree or custom polarization option
• Standard F-Mount Lens, 14mm - 85mm lens options
• Frame rate of 15 fps, higher rates with pixel binning
• Separate 1394 a/b Firewire connectivity
• Powered over 1394
• Compact and rugged enclosure

The FD-1665 multi-spectral 3-CCD cameras is used in a wide array of applications. Below are some examples of how the FD-1665 can be configured for use in these applications.

• Color Reproduction
• Document and archival imaging
• Medical 3CCD Imaging
• Machine Vision
• Iris Imaging
• Industrial Vision
• Food Processing
• Textiles and Plastics
• Timber Inspection
• Pharmaceuticals
• Counterfeit Detection
• Defense
• Pyrometer

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