San francisco: Teledyne Judson Technologies, a subsidiary of Teledyne Technologies and a leader in global imaging solutions, has announced the launch of the SCION Family of SWIR cameras. This high-performance platform is specially designed for demanding applications across hyperspectral imaging, biosciences, space and defence, and semiconductor markets.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, the SCION Family reflects Teledyne's ability to integrate sensor manufacturing with camera system expertise to support evolving imaging applications. Paul Mark, Director of Infrared and Spectroscopy at Teledyne Judson Technologies, noted that the SCION VIS-SWIR camera combines VisGaAs sensitivity with a low-noise, thermoelectrically cooled camera design and advanced readout modes. This combination offers a flexible platform essential for applications where performance, stability, and integration efficiency are critical.
The SCION platform features cameras with a 10-micron pixel pitch available in 640x512 and 1280x1024 formats. These cameras leverage Teledyne's proprietary Visible-sensitive InGaAs (VisGaAs) and Mercury Cadmium Telluride (MCT) sensors. Initial sensor options provide sensitivity ranging from 300 to 1700 nanometres (nm) or 900 to 2500 nm, merging high frame rates with sub-one-electron read noise using sample-up-the-ramp (SUPR) acquisition.
SCION cameras are suitable for a variety of applications, including material analysis, fluorescence measurement, defect detection, and Earth observation, as stated in a company announcement. The system's integration of sensor, vacuum package, and camera electronics simplifies the supply chain, reduces technical risks, and optimizes total cost of ownership. Its architecture supports customization from pixel-level design through application programming interfaces (APIs) and software development kits (SDKs), in line with Teledyne's 'Pixel-to-PC' approach.
The SCION family is crafted to meet the performance, stability, and cost requirements of emerging commercial and scientific markets. It combines Teledyne's extensive sensor expertise with high-volume manufacturing capabilities. Teledyne Judson Technologies plans to showcase SCION at major industry events in 2026, including SPIE Photonics West in San Francisco, California, from January 20 to 22, and the SPIE Defense + Commercial Sensing Conference in National Harbor, Maryland, from April 28 to 30. Demonstrations will emphasize the cameras' flexible architecture and performance features.