Key highlights

Raptor has unique Space Heritage, with cameras flying on several live LEO Cubesat Missions. Camera cores are SWaP optimised, athermalised and ruggedised to withstand launch conditions and maintain optical performance while being exposed to the extreme operating conditions experienced in the space environment. Our in-depth knowledge and experience allows us to work with OEMs and integrators to offer unique custom design features.

Using a 1280 x 1024 InGaAs sensor from SCD, the Raptor Photonics OwL 1280 offers visible extension from 0.6µm to 1.7µm to enable high sensitivity imaging. The 10µm x 10µm pixel pitch enables high resolution imaging. It offers less than 28 electrons readout noise (rms) and with a high intra-scene dynamic range of 51dBdB, enabling simultaneous capture of bright & dark portions of a scene.

  • Robust, compact and athermalised structural design for 1U-12U Payloads
  • Lightweight custom layout and design - Results in reduced launch cost
  • Extended operating temperature from -40°C to +75°C
  • Radiation tolerant - Proven 36 months + in LEO Orbits, details under NDA
  • Ruggedised connectors - Single 80-pin connector - other options available
  • Class3a manufactured PCBs with solder standard IPC J-STD-001GS
  • Optional conformal board coatings
  • Flexi-rigid electronics to fit specific EO space systems
  • Customized mechanics finished in space industry recognised conformal coatings
  • Vented screws where necessary and options for bonding / staking material
  • Flat front or removable lens mounts
  • Advanced video enhancement and signal processing features - Optimizing image quality and output in real-time.

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Last updated: 2024-11-29

Owl 1280 Digital VIS-SWIR Flight Ready Modified COTS camera

list price: starts at 40,000 USD

9TRL

lead time: 4 to 6 wk

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Technical specs

mass1
247 g
length2
67.60 mm
width3
50.00 mm
height
50.00 mm
power supply
12V DC ± 0.5V
power consumption4
< 8 W (with TEC on and NUC on)
exposure time
LG: 10μs to 92.5ms
HG: 10μs to 86.5ms
frame rate
10 to 60 Hz
dynamic range
LG: 69 dB
HG: 51 dB
spectral response5
0.6 to 1.7 μm
sensor type
InGaAs PIN-Photodiode
operating temperature6
-40 to 75 C
storage temperature
-30 to 60 C

1. dimension includes all connector parts on camera interface

2. dimension includes all connector parts on camera interface

3. dimension includes all connector parts on camera interface

4. measured in an ambient of 25°C with adequate heat sinking

5. optional filters available: low, high or bandpass

6. extended operating temperature range on request

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