JAI has expanded its Sweep Series with three powerful new line‑scan cameras: the 8K trilinear, 8K monochrome, and 16K monochrome models. These additions deliver exceptional resolution, speed, and sensitivity for demanding machine‑vision applications
High‑Resolution Imaging with Enhanced Light Sensitivity
The 8K trilinear model, designated SW‑8001TL‑MCL, features three 8,192‑pixel R/G/B sensor lines and achieves a scan rate of 33 kHz, paired with large 7 µm square pixels for superior light sensitivity. Ideal for precise colour inspection, it supports Camera Link interfaces and advanced image processing built in
Its sibling, the 8K monochrome model (SW‑8001M‑MCL), offers dual 8,192‑pixel lines, delivers 100 kHz scan rate, and shares the same 7 µm pixel design. It also incorporates features like two‑step TDI (time‑delay integration), horizontal binning, and a more compact architecture compared to JAI’s earlier SW‑8000M‑PMCL model
Introducing Compact 16K Monochrome at Lower Cost
The new 16K monochrome camera (SW‑16001M‑MCL) delivers dual 16,384‑pixel resolution per line and captures images at 50 kHz. With 3.5 µm square pixels, it offers a more compact and cost‑effective alternative to JAI’s existing SW‑16000M‑CXP4A, while retaining two-step TDI support and Camera Link interface to simplify integration into production lines
Key Advantages and Design Innovations
- Two‑step TDI technology in the 8K and 16K monochrome models combines signals from consecutive sensor lines to boost light collection without raising noise, making them especially effective in low‑light or high‑speed settings
- The designs are more compact and eliminate the need for external heat‑sinks, easing thermal management and system installation.
- Sophisticated onboard processing supports ROI settings, encoder synchronization, resume scanning, tilt‑view correction, sub‑pixel compensation, and colour matrix conversions (including sRGB, Adobe RGB, HSI, and CIE XYZ) for the trilinear model
Target Applications
These new cameras address high‑accuracy inspection needs across industries like:
- Print and package quality control, where the 8K trilinear unit enables fine colour analysis and defect detection.
- Film and glass inspection, where both 8K and 16K models detect scratches, coating flaws, and variations in transparency or thickness.
- PCB inspection, with the trilinear model suited for AOI tasks involving colour and surface inspection.
- Packaging and paper web inspection, offering speed and resolution needed to capture defects on moving materials in real time
| Model | Resolution | Pixel Size | Scan Rate | Interface | Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SW‑8001TL‑MCL | 3 × 8,192 pixels | 7 µm × 7 µm | 33 kHz | Camera Link | Trilinear colour, ROI, TDI, encoders |
| SW-8001M-MCL | 2 x 8,192 pixels | 7 µm × 7 µm | 100 kHz | Camera Link | Monochrome, full‑rate, compact |
| SW‑16001M‑MCL | 2 × 16,384 pixels | 3.5 µm × 3.5 µm | 50 kHz | Camera Link | High‑res monochrome, compact design |
With these additions, JAI broadens its Sweep Series line up and offers machine‑vision integrators more flexible, affordable, and high‑performance options for critical inspection tasks.
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