SWIR Hyperspectral Imager
As light in the shortwave infrared region (SWIR, 900-1700 nm) penetrates deeper and is not interfered by visible light, SWIR hyperspectral imaging offers a number of advantages compared to visible when used for remote sensing, inspection, sorting, surveillance, quality control, and host of other applications.

DESCRIPTION
The SWIR Hyperspectral Imager is a miniaturized push-broom hyperspectral camera covering the full SWIR (900-1700 nm) wavelength range. It features ultra-compactness (17 cm x 7 cm x 9 cm) and light weight (~820 g) with fast data transfer rates (up to 50 fps). As an innovative “true push-broom” imager: one can simply use a hand to move the imager or sample to finish the scan. Not depending on a constant scanning speed has enabled OCI-FSWIR versatility on vast platforms such as UAVs, with perfect hyperspectral imaging stitching. Compactness, fast imaging, simple operation, and intuitive software make the OCI-FSWIR very straightforward.
Specification
Operation Mode | Push-broom |
Spectral Range | 900-1700 nm |
Number of Spectral Bands | Up to 40 |
Spectral Resolution | 10-20 nm FWHM |
Spatial Pixels | 250 pixels X scan-length |
Standard Lens | 16 mm (28° FOV), SWIR optimized |
Objective Lens Interface | C-mount |
Frame Rate | Up to 50 frames/sec |
Software | Included with Bay Spec’s Spec Grabber for camera control and data acquisition, and Cube Creator for hyperspectral data processing |
Data Format | ENVI-BSQ hyperspectral cube, Band Image (BMP format), ROI spectra (CSV format) |
Operating Temperature | 0°C to 50°C |
Power Consumption | < 5 W (USB 2.0 power) |
Weight | ~ 820 g (including standard lens) |
Size | 17 cm x 7 cm x 9 cm (including standard lens) |
Camera Interface | USB 2.0 |
Trigger | External trigger signal, software time delayed start |
Key Features
- Real-time sample preview
- Extreme compact and light-weight
- No moving parts, high reliability
- “True push-broom”: scanning with random speed
- Easy integration on different
Applications of SWIR Hyperspectral Imager
- Remote Sensing
- Geology
- Chemical Detection
- Pharmaceuticals
- Airborne/UAV
- Security
- Precision Agriculture
- Food Quality
- Sorting
- Anti-Counterfeiting
- Biomedical Diagnostics
- Forensics
- Counterfeit Detection