SNAPSCAN VNIR evaluation system

The SNAPSCAN family provides a user-friendly system to both advanced and new R&D users. Just point and click to create a hyperspectral image. Without making any concessions on the quality of your data.

  • Acquire images with high spatial and spectral resolutions in seconds.
  • Get instant insights thanks to imec’s included software for acquisition, pre-processing and visualization.
  • Enjoy minimal preparation time thanks to hyperspectral imaging without translating stage.

This complete evaluation kit includes, besides the camera, all required accessories, lens recommendations, an optional evaluation setup, acquisition and analysis software, manuals and remote support – from basic help to tailored application support.

SNAPSCAN VNIR hyperspectral scanner mounted on a lab stand beside a laptop display

spectral range

470-900 nm

spectral resolution

150 bands

spatial resolution

up to 5Mpx

cube acquisition time

2 to 20 s

lens compatibility

C-mount optics

Applications

  • digital microscopy for pathology
  • cytogenetics & histology
  • wound monitoring & diagnostics
  • mineral & material characterization
  • precision agriculture
  • food inspection
  • art & heritage analysis
  • general application research for hyperspectral imaging in the lab

Imec evaluation kit specs

spatial resolutionup to 3600 x 2048 px
spectral resolution150 bands
spectral range470-900 nm
FWHM (full width at half maximum)~ 10-15 nm (collimated)
acquisition speed2 to 20 seconds, depending on acquisition parameters, lighting and object
softwareHSI Snapscan software for raw image acquisition, data pre-processing, hypercube visualization and classification. C and Python API for acquisition and data pre-processing in custom software
dynamic range10 bit
opticsC-mount
smile & keystonesoftware-corrected
interfaceUSB 3.0 + GPIO for triggering
coolingpassive & active cooling (fan-based + TEC)
mechanicalintegrated mechanical shutter for automatic dark-counts, tripod mount (¼’’- 20) + side-mounting M5 holes
temperature10°C to 35°C (operation), 5°C to 50°C (transport)
dimensions (L x W x H)10 x 7 x 7 cm
weight645 g (without optics)
hyperspectral software compatibilityoutput in standard ENVI hyperspectral data format

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