Introduction to the Falcon XDR and HG Cameras. Dalsa Falcon 1.4M100 XDR Monochrome, Falcon 1M120 HG Color, Falcon VGA300 HG Monochrome, Falcon 1.4M100 HG Monochrome, FA-20-01M1H

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Introduction to the Falcon XDR and HG Cameras

The Falcon camera family is a group of eight high performance cameras which are organized in two branches:

• XDR series

They are also available in color (FA-22 and FA-23 series) or monochrome (FA-20 and FA-21 series) versions.

The XDR (eXtended Dynamic Range) series is optimized for high dynamic range and provides 1.4 megapixels at 100 fps. The XDR series includes monochrome and color versions of the Falcon 1.4M100

XDR.

The HG (High Gain) series consists of six camera models: the Falcon 1.4M100 HG, the Falcon 1M120

HG, and the Falcon VG A300 HG, all with monochrome or color versions. These cameras are optimized for both high speed and high responsivity. To achieve high responsivity, the analog gain setting for all three cameras was increased by 2.55 times relative to the Falcon XDR cameras. To achieve high speeds, the Falcon 1M120 and Falcon VGA300 cameras have optimized sensor timing and settings to achieve fast frame rates, with the option of only 8-bits output.

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DALSA Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual

1.1.1 Features

o 1.4 megapixels, 1400(H) x 1024(V) resolution, 100fps, 8 or 10 bit o 1 megapixel, 1024(H) x 1024(V) resolution, 120fps, 8 bits o VGA resolution, 640(H) x 480(V) resolution, 300fps, 8 bits

• Extendend Dynamic Range (XDR) or High Gain (HG) versions

• Color or Monochrome versions

• Global shutter (non-rolling shutter) for crisp images

• Compact camera body – 44mm x 44mm x 44mm – fits into the smallest of places

• Base mini-Camera Link™ SDR26 cable interface for greater ease of use

•

– Power over Camera Link –No need for a separate power supply

• Enhanced data drive capability – Achieves 80MHz data speeds with 10m cables (typical performance is 5.6 meters)

• Vertical windowing for faster frame rates

• 7.4µm x 7.4µm pixel pitch

• Good near-infrared (NIR) response

• 2x80MHz data rates

• Dynamic range of 55dB – XDR series; 48dB – HG series

1.1.2 Programmability

• Simple ASCII protocol controls gain, offset, frame rates, trigger mode, test pattern output, and camera diagnostics

• Serial interface (ASCII, 9600 baud, adjustable to 19200, 57600, 115200), through Camera Link

1.1.3 Description

The Falcon XDR and HG cameras provide high quality, high speed image capture in a compact design.

The global shutter capability of the sensor makes these cameras capable of capturing low smear images at incredibly fast rates. Its small camera body, mini-Camera Link™ cabling and PoCL capability allow these cameras to fit into space-constrained applications. With its enhanced data drive capability, mini-

Camera Link cables up to 10m in length can be used. Programmable features and diagnostics are accessible through the mini-Camera Link SDR26 connector.

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Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual DALSA

1.1.4 Applications

The Falcon XDR and HG cameras are ideal for monochrome or color applications requiring high speed, superior image quality, and high responsivity, in space constrained areas. These features make Falcon cameras applicable to:

• Semiconductor wafer inspection

• Flat panel display inspection

• Print registration control

• General machine vision



1.2 Camera Performance Specifications

Camera

Model

Resolution Maximum

Frame Rate

1.4M XDR 1400Hx1024V 100fps

1.4M HG

1M HG

VGA HG

1400Hx1024V 100fps

1024Hx1024V 120fps

640Hx480V 300fps

Bit Depth

8 or 10 user selectable

Dynamic Range Color or

Monochrome

55dB Both

8 or 10 user selectable

8

8

48dB

48dB Both

48dB

Both

Both

Optical Interface

Back Focal Distance

Sensor Alignment x y z

θz

Lens Mount

Effective fill factor with microlenses

Camera Size

Units mm mm mm mm

°

%

Units mm

17.52

+/- 100 microns

+/- 100 microns

+/- 150 microns

+/- 0.2

C-mount

60

44 x 44 x 44

Notes

4

Notes

Connectors power connector data connector

Electrical Interface Units

6 pin male Hirose

SDR26 female – mini Camera

Link

Notes


Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual

Electrical Interface

Input Voltage

Power Dissipation

Operating Temperature

Output Data Configuration

Output Format (# of taps)

Mono Operating Ranges

Data Rate

Random Noise

Units

Volts

W

°C

Units

MHz

DN rms

Broadband Responsivity DN/(nJ/cm

2

)

DC Offset

Antiblooming

FPN

PRNU

DN

DN rms

DN rms

DN

+12V to 15V

< 3

0 to 50

Base mini-Camera Link

2 Tap Interleaved (odd/even)

1

Notes

2 @ 80

1.7 (Falcon XDR)

3.2 (Falcon HG)

19 (Falcon XDR)

48 (Falcon HG)

1

>1000 x Saturation

0.9 (Falcon XDR)

4.3 (Falcon HG)

4.7 (Falcon XDR)

4.3 (Falcon HG)

< 2%

Notes

7

5

5, 7

5, 6, 7

3 Integral non-linearity

Color Operating Ranges

Data Rate

Random Noise

Units

MHz

DN rms

Broadband Responsivity

DC Offset

DN/(nJ/cm

DN

2

)

2 @ 80

Notes

Red: 1.7 (Falcon XDR)

Blue: 1.7 (Falcon XDR)

Green: 1.7 (Falcon XDR)

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Red: 3.5 (Falcon HG)

Blue: 3.5 (Falcon HG)

Green: 3.6 (Falcon HG)

See Section 1.3

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DALSA



Color Operating Ranges

Antiblooming

FPN

PRNU

Units

DN rms

DN rms

>1000 x Saturation

Notes




5, 7







5, 6, 7




< 2% 3 Integral non-linearity DN

Test conditions unless otherwise noted:

• Exposure mode 2 (sem 2)

• 100 fps (ssf 100)

• 9000 microsecond exposure time (set 9000)

• Light Source: Broadband Quartz Halogen, 3250K, with 750 nm cutoff filter

• Ambient test temperature 25°C

Notes:

1. Measured at the front plate.

2. Based on output at 1023DN

3. Output over 10-90%

4.

5.

Optical distance.

Flat-field correction applied with 9000 µs exposure at 50 fps in sem 2.

6. At 80% of camera saturation, 1x digital gain

7. Measurements done with 10 bits (Falcon 1.4M) and 8 bits (Falcon 1M and VGA)



1.3 Responsivity and Quantum Efficiency

The responsivity graph describes the sensor response to different wavelengths of light (excluding lens and light source characteristics). Visible light spans wavelengths between 390-780 nanometers.

Wavelengths below 390 nm are ultra-violet while those above 780 nm are termed infra-red.

Note: DALSA recommends using a 700nm cutoff filter with the HG and XDR color series cameras since the blue and green color filters become transparent above 700nm.



The quantum efficiency graph describes the fraction of photons at each wavelength that contribute charge to the pixel.

Falcon Camera QE Curve - Monochrome and Color

70.0%

60.0%

50.0%

40.0%

30.0%

20.0%

10.0%

0.0

% 400 500 600 700

Wavelength (nm)

800 900 1000

1.3.1 Sensor Cosmetic Specifications

The following table highlights the current cosmetic specifications for the DALSA sensor inside the Falcon cameras.

Monochrome Camera Blemish Specifications

Blemish Specifications Maximum Number of Defects

Hot pixel defects

Single pixel defects

Clusters defects

Spot defects

Column defects

Row defects

0

0

1

100

No limit (see note)

0

Color Camera Blemish Specifications

Blemish Specifications Maximum Number of Defects

Hot pixel defects


1

25 for each individual color (R, G1, G2, B)



Clusters defects

Spot defects

Column defects

Row defects

0

0

No limit (see note)

0

Definition of sensor cosmetic specifications

Hot pixel defect: Pixel whose signal, in dark, deviates by more than 400DN (10-bits) from its neighboring pixels.

Single pixel defect: Pixel whose signal, at nominal light (illumination at 50% of the linear range), deviates by more than ±30% from its neighboring pixels.

Cluster defect: A grouping of at most 5 pixel defects within an area of 3*3 pixels.

Spot defect: A grouping of more than 5 pixel defects within an area of 3*3 pixels.

Column defect: A vertical grouping of more than 20 contiguous pixel defects along a single column.

Row defect: A horizontal grouping of more than 20 contiguous pixel defects along a single row.

Test conditions

• Digital gain – 1X.

• Nominal light = illumination at 50% of saturation.

• Frame Rate = 100fps

• Integration time = 9ms

• Temperature of camera front plate is 25°C

Note: While the number of clusters is not limited by a maximum number, the total number of defective pixels cannot exceed 100. Therefore, you could have 20 clusters of 5 pixels in size

(20 x 5 = 100), but you could not have 21 clusters of 5 in size (21 x 5 = 105).

(The probability of 21 clusters of 5 is negligible and is only used as an example.)



Beyond sensor cosmetic testing, the Falcon cameras are placed under additional testing to more closely examine potential cosmetic defects due to the sensor glass.

Glass defects are considered to be a group of pixels exceeding the maximum % deviation below the mean and the cluster size specifications. Images are taken at nominal light (illumination at 50% of the linear range).

Monochrome Camera Specifications

Blemish

Specifications

Glass defects

Maximum % deviation below the mean

8%

Size

12

Maximum Number of

Defects

0

In addition, the camera is examined for the following blemish defects.

Blemish Specifications

Hot pixel defects


Maximum Number of Defects

1

100

Color Camera Specifications

Blemish

Specifications

Glass defects

Maximum % deviation below the mean

20%

Size

9

Maximum Number of

Defects

0

In addition, the camera is examined for the following blemish defects.

Blemish Specifications

Hot pixel defects


Maximum Number of Defects

1

25 for each individual color (R, G1, G2, B)

Test conditions

• Digital gain – 1X.

• Nominal light = illumination at 50% of saturation.

• Frame Rate = 100fps

• Integration time = 9000 µs

• Temperature of camera front plate is 25°C

Note: All of the above sensor and camera cosmetic specifications are with flat-field correction turned off

(epc 0 0). There are no post flat-field (epc 1 1) camera cosmetic specifications.



1.4 Certifications

RoHS Compliancy as per European directive RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC and

People’s Republic of Chin Electronic Industry Standard SJ/T11364-2006

1.5 Shock and Vibration Certifications

Falcon cameras are shock and vibration tested to ensure their performance in industrial environments. All cameras pass the following tests:

Test Standard Description

Sinusoidal vibrations with identification of critical frequency or frequencies

IEC 68-2-6 (1995)

Test Fc

Sinusoidal vibrations

Endurance

Shocks

IEC 68-2-6 (1995)

Test Fc

IEC 68-2-27 (1987)

Test Ea and guide

Frequency range: 10 to 2000 Hz

Amplitude: 5 m/s

2

Frequency rate: 1 octave per minute

Duration: 1 sweep cycle (to-and-fro)

Frequency range: 10 to 2000 Hz

Amplitude: 100 m/s

2

Frequency rate: 1 octave per minute

Duration: 2 sweep cycles (to-and-fro)

Shape: Half-sine

Amplitude: 75 g

Duration: 3 ms

Number: 3 shocks (+) and 3 shocks (-)




Introduction to the Falcon XDR and HG Cameras. Dalsa Falcon 1.4M100 XDR Monochrome, Falcon 1M120 HG Color, Falcon VGA300 HG Monochrome, Falcon 1.4M100 HG Monochrome, FA-20-01M1H

Introduction to the Falcon XDR and HG Cameras

1.1.1 Features

1.1.2 Programmability

1.1.3 Description

1.1.4 Applications

1.2 Camera Performance Specifications

1.3 Responsivity and Quantum Efficiency

Falcon Camera QE Curve - Monochrome and Color

1.3.1 Sensor Cosmetic Specifications

Monochrome Camera Blemish Specifications

Color Camera Blemish Specifications

Definition of sensor cosmetic specifications

Monochrome Camera Specifications

Color Camera Specifications

1.4 Certifications

1.5 Shock and Vibration Certifications

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Introduction to the Falcon XDR and HG Cameras. Dalsa Falcon 1.4M100 XDR Monochrome, Falcon 1M120 HG Color, Falcon VGA300 HG Monochrome, Falcon 1.4M100 HG Monochrome, FA-20-01M1H