SWIR Cameras

Pembroke Instruments offers a broad range of SWIR (Short-Wave Infrared) cameras based on InGaAs sensor technology, optimized for high sensitivity, wide dynamic range, and flexible high-speed operation. Our SWIR cameras are designed for demanding imaging applications where visible or thermal cameras are insufficient, including machine vision, semiconductor inspection, spectroscopy, scientific research, and industrial automation.

Our InGaAs SWIR cameras deliver consistent performance across a wide range of illumination levels, frame rates, and triggering modes. As imaging requirements change—whether prioritizing sensitivity, acquisition speed, dynamic range, or external synchronization—our camera architectures are designed to adapt without requiring compromises, firmware workarounds, or system redesigns.

Covering imaging applications from approximately 400 nm through 3000 nm, Pembroke Instruments offers one of the widest selections of SWIR camera models available, ranging from compact, easy-to-integrate OEM solutions to high-performance scientific and industrial cameras. Multiple sensor formats, pixel pitches, cooling options, and interfaces are available to support both laboratory and production environments.

Rather than forcing customers into a one-size-fits-all solution, we work directly with engineers and researchers to help identify the best-value SWIR camera configuration for each application. The SWIR camera selection table below provides a technical comparison of available models and links to detailed specifications, application notes, and integration resources.

Why Use SWIR?
New Featured SWIR Cameras
Peer Reviewed Publication That Document Our SWIR Camera Performance

Featured SWIR Camera:
2 Megapixel SenS 1920

1920×1080 Pixels Resolution 8µm Pitch
Short-wave Infrared Imaging from 900nm to 1700nm Read-out noise 25e-
USB3.0, Cameralink, HD-SDI, and CoaXPRESS

SenS 1920 Webpage

The table below will provide quick comparison of the SWIR camera technical specifications. Visit https://pembrokeinstruments.com/applications to see how these cameras are used for scientific and industrial applications.

Camera Model	Sensor Type/Cooling	Spectral Response	Sensor Resolution/Pixel Size	Frame Rate (full Frame)	Data Port	Link
SenS 1920 In Stock	NIT’s NSC2101-T-SI	900-1700 nm	1920X1080/8 um	40 fps	USB3, cameralink	Get More Details
SenS 1280 Inn Stock	InGaAs NSC1901-T-SI/TE Cooled	900-1700 nm	1280X1024/10 um	60 fps	USB3, Cameralink, Genicam	Request a Quote
SenS HiPe In Stock	NSC1902T-SI/TE Cooled	900-1700 nm	640X512/15 um	250 fps	USB3, Cameralink	Know More
SenS 640V-ST In Stock	InGaAs NSC1902T-SI/TE Cooled	900-1700 nm	640X512/15 um	250 fps	USB3	Get More Details
SenS 320V-ST In Stock	InGaAs NSC1902T-SI/TE Cooled	900-1700 nm	320/256/15 um	10,000 fps	USB3	Get a Price
Zephir-2.5e	T2SL FPA-TE Cooled	1000-2500 nm	640X512/15 um	240 fps, full frame 4000 fps with ROI	Up to 340 full frame 2000 for a 64 x 64 px R	Know More
SenS 640M-STE	InGaAs NSC1902T-SI/TE Cooled	900-1700 nm	640X512/15 um	250 fps	Cameralink	Get More Info
SenS 640G-STE	InGaAs NSC1902T-SI/TE Cooled	900-1700 nm	640X512/15 um	250 fps	GigE Vision, POE	More Details
SenS-640V-STP	InGaAs NSC1902T-SI/TE Cooled	900-1700 nm	640X512/15 um	250 fps	USB3	SWIR Camera Webpage
SenS 640M-STPE	InGaAs NSC1902T-SI/TE Cooled	900-1700 nm	640X512/15 um	250 fps	Cameralink	SWIR Camera Webpage
SenS 640A-STE	InGaAs NSC1902T-SI/TE Cooled	900-1700 nm	640X512/15 um	60 fps	Video PAL or NTSC	SWIR Camera Webpage
LiSa Linescan	Linear InGaAs/TE Cooled	900-1700 nm	2048X1/7.5 um	60,000 fps	Cameralink	LiSa Linescan
WiDy 640V-S	InGaAs NSC1201-SI/Uncooled	900-1700 nm	640X512/15 um	100 fps	USB3	Get Details
WiDy640M-SE	InGaAs NSC1201-SI/Uncooled	900-1700 nm	640X512/15 um	100 fps	Cameralink	More About Product
WiDy 640G-SE	InGaAs NSC1201-SI/Uncooled	900-1700 nm	640X512/15 um	100 fps	GigE Vision	Know More About This Product
WiDy 640A-SE	InGaAs NSC1201-SI/Uncooled	900-1700 nm	640X512/15 um	100 fps	Video	Click for Details
ALIZE-1.7	InGaAs/4-Stage-TEC	800-1800 nm	640X512/15 um	140 fps	Cameralink or USB3	SWIR Camera Webpage

Featured New SWIR Cameras for 2025

SenS 1280 SWIR camera sold by Pembroke Instruments

2 Megapixel SWIR Camera

SenS 1920 2MP SWIR Camera

sens 1920- 2 megapixel camera

The SenS 1920 camera is the perfect choice for multiple applications. The pure linear mode (High sensitivity with low noise 25e-) offers the ability to be used as a beam diagnostic tool. Its 1920 x 1080 pixels resolution offers a better field of view for inspection of semiconductor or solar cell panels. Available with USB3.0, Cameralink, HD-SDI, and CoaXPRESS.

Learn More sens 1920

LiSa SWIR Linescan Camera

The new LiSa linescan camera enables high performance machine vision imaging applications in the 900-1700 nm SWIR spectral region. 60 kHz frame rate is achieved through the Cameralink port at 2048 pixel resolution.

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Zephir 2.5e Extended SWIR Camera

Introducing the groundbreaking ZephIR 2.5e, the first camera to feature a T2SL sensor up to 2500 nm. With its state-of-the-art thermoelectric cooling, the ZephIR 2.5e delivers unparalleled operability and ultra-low noise performance

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sens 320v-st-HS
10,000 frames per second, full frame!

Select the 320V-ST when you want a low price for a high performance TE cooled SWIR sensor camera. For many applications the 320X256 pixel format is sufficient and you have all the benefits of a VGA TE cooled SWIR camera. Also available with GigE Vision data protocol. Up to 1000 fps full frame!

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2 Megapixel SWIR Camera

SenS 1920 2MP SWIR Camera

sens 1280- megapixel camera

WiDy SenS 1280 is the newest member of NIT SWIR InGaAs camera series. This camera provides a high resolution of 1280x1024px @10µm pixel pitch, a high sensitivity with a typical RON < 27 e- while preserving linear response.

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sens-640m-ste-VGA Cameralink

The SenS camera platform is unique in performance vs. standard SWIR InGaAs cameras. This SenS sensor supports dual light response modes: linear response for low light sensitivity (two software selectable gains) and wide dynamic range (WDR) when light levels are higher. No other SWIR camera provides such superb image quality over a

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sens hipe long exposure camera

With TEC2 & air-cooled operating mode, the HiPe SenS is designed for low light, long exposure time applications (from 10us to 112s). It can operate with an FPA temperature as low as -20°C only with internal air cooling. Also, the camera is easy for integration to microscope benches or any other optical devices, thanks to the small form factor.

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sens 320v-st
Priced for lower budgets!

Select the 320V-ST when you want a low price for a high performance TE cooled SWIR sensor camera. For many applications the 320X256 pixel format is sufficient and you have all the benefits of a VGA TE cooled SWIR camera. Also available with GigE Vision data protocol. Up to 1000 fps full frame!

Learn More sens 320v-st

SWIR Microscope from pembroke instruments

Semiconductor Wafer Quality Inspection

Our SWIR cameras are used by leading semiconductor companies for wafer inspection and defect detection in materials transparent to light in 900-2900 nm range.

SWIR camera models best aligned for this market include the sens 1920, sens 1280, sens HiPe, sens 640V-ST

Our c-mount swir cameras can easily attach to popular microscopes and we can configure a complete SWIR microscope (including illumination) based on your exact requirements.

Laser Tracking and Laser Applications

Our SWIR camera product family includes specific models that are very well aligned for demanding laser applications, including:

Laser communications
Laser Tracking – up to 10 kHz
Laser alignment & Beam Profiling
Active Imaging

Many of our SWIR cameras support fast gating (100 nanoseconds) which is essential for applications involving pulsed lasers. We support laser tracking applications where there is and is not a trigger signal from the laser control module. Laser profiling is an important application and for many of our cameras you can purchase a camera without a sensor window or with an AR coated window to mitigate fringing effects.

Suggested models for laser applications include the 640v-stp, 640m-stp, 640g-stp

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Security and Surveillance

Being able to keep at all times a clear situational awareness in harsh environmental conditions, day and night can make a huge difference when defending or protecting people. Our SWIR imaging solutions are specified in OEM military programs and security systems.

Surveillance in difficult weather conditions
Gated Imaging
Night Vision

Suggested SWIR camera models for surveillance include: sens 1920, sens 1280, sens sens-640m-ste, and sens 640g-ste

Life Science Imaging and Microscopy

SWIR opens new opportunities for deep tissue imaging for In-vivo applications. Traditionally, for deep tissue imaging ionizing radiation is used (X-ray and Y-ray) but poses some risks to biological tissue.

Photoluminescence Imaging is preferred, using fluorescent Dye and excitation laser.
Traditionally Visible and NIR band have been used:

Visible band (400-650nm) is used only for superficial tissues (strong scattering and absorption).
NIR band or NIR1 (850-900nm) has been used in the last 20 years.

SWIR or NIR2 (1300-1400nm) has the following advantages:

Stronger transmission than NIR band
Lower scattering
Commercially available and FDA approved dyes show strong emission in the NIR2 band.

We can configure microscopes for your live animal imaging or fluorescence imaging application.

Suggested SWIR cameras for these types of application include: sens-hipe sens 640v-st, sens 1280, sens-640m-ste, and sens 640g-ste

External Links to Peer Reviewed Publications Using Our SWIR Cameras

High dynamic solutions for short-wavelength infrared imaging based on InGaAs

New InGaAs SWIR imaging solutions from III-VLab

Electroluminescence from HgTe Nanocrystals and Its Use for Active Imaging

Broadband Model-Based Optoacoustic Mesoscopy Enables Deep-Tissue Imaging beyond the Acoustic Diffraction Limit