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News Release from: Firstsight Vision | Subject: Piranha HS series
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 22 November 2005
Linescan cameras speed low-light
applications
The Piranha HS series is specifically designed to meet the challenging demands of high speed, low light applications, with up to 100x the sensitivity of comparable standard linescan solutions.
The Piranha HS series is the latest generation of advanced TDI (time delay and integration) linescan cameras from Dalsa Coreco, specifically designed to meet the challenging demands of high speed, low light applications, with up to 100x the sensitivity of comparable standard linescan solutions The range comprises 2, 4 and 8Kpixel linear resolutions with up to 96 TDI stages using 7um square pixels
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 1 Mar 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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They also offer user definable stage selection (16, 32, 48, 64, 80 and 96) and bidirectional scanning (4 and 8Kpixel models only).
One of the most important features is the ability to set the cameras into an "area mode" where the full 96 stages are exposed at once.
This facilitates a far easier camera set-up and makes focusing the camera a much easier task than it otherwise would be.
Other features include: programmable flat field correction to minimise sensor FPN and PRNU and to correct lens vignetting and nonuniform lighting, background subtraction to improve image quality in low contrast applications, selectable tap output from 40 to 640MHz (8Kpixel model only), up to 68Kpixel line rates with greater than 100x anti-blooming.
All models use the CameraLink protocol, supporting Base, Medium and Full implementations, with optional M42 or M73 lens options.
A range of mounting and tripod options are also available.
Typical applications include flat panel display and electronics manufacturing inspection, parcel sorting (letters and flats) and document scanning, high performance web inspection, and other low light applications.
However, the price point of these cameras means they are gaining acceptance in traditional linescan applications where savings can be made by using less expensive lighting solutions. Request a free brochure from Firstsight Vision ...
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