Linescan LS96 VNIR spectral sensor chip

Imec’s Linescan VNIR sensor acquires images with high spatial and spectral resolutions at high scanning rate.

Linescan LS96 VNIR spectral sensor chip with a rainbow-colored sensing area

spectral range

450 – 900 nm

spectral resolution

96 bands

spatial resolution

2048 x 1088 pixels

frame rate

up to 340 FPS

More information on imec’s unique `push frame` scanning approach

 

 

 

Applications

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

Sensor specs

sensor part number360-0012-01
bandpass filter typeround glass designed for in-camera integration
diameter25 mm
thickness0.7 mm
spectral range450 – 900 nm
spectral resolution96 bands
spatial resolution2048 x 1088 pixels
frame rateup to 340 FPS
pixel pitch5.5 µm
bit depth8 or 10 bit
base imagerAMS CMV2000

Our standard sensor chips have not been designed for space applications and did not pass a complete space-qualification process according to f.i. ESCC specification. Contact us for custom sensor development with your specific qualification needs for use in space (export control license requirements may apply).

Downloads

Datasheet LS96 VNIR

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