Merlin® NIRAffordable near infrared solution for research and development applications

• 320 x 256 InGaAs focal plane array

• Spectral sensitivity from 0.9 to 1.7 microns

• Low noise design for high sensitivity applications

• Fully customizable camera settings

• Compatible with ThermaCAM® RTools™ Software

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Featuring a thermoelectrically stabilized Indium Gallium Arsenide(InGaAs) detector, the Merlin® NIR provides high-resolution nearinfrared images with outstanding sensitivity and linearity across itsentire dynamic range. Unmatched accuracy and reliability make theMerlin NIR well suited for a wide variety of research and developmentapplications. The Merlin NIR operates in the 0.9 to 1.7 micron waveband, making it ideal for applications such as laser beam analysis,imaging spectroscopy and silicon wafer inspection.

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InGaAs

The Merlin NIR provides an unparalleled combination of factory-optimized and field-customizable

features, including imaging optics, variable integration time and data processing software. This makes

the Merlin NIR a versatile tool for a variety of research and development applications.

Merlin™ NIRKey Features

• User adjustable integration times from 1µs up to 16.5ms

• Up to 24 user defined NUC tables

• 60 Hz frame rates for real time applications

• Analog video and digital data outputs

• Damage resistance up to 1 W/cm2

• LabVIEW™ compatible

Merlin® NIR - Offering Versatility and Value for R&D Applications

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Precision analysis of NIR lasersGreater than 99% linearity across the dynamic range makes theMerlin NIR an essential instrument for laser beam profiling. TheMerlin NIR is ideally suited for detection of telecommunicationlaser radiation in the S, C, and L DWDM wavebands.

Measurement across a wide intensity range The Merlin NIR’s adjustable integration time (1µs - 16.5 ms) expandsit’s dynamic range by four orders of magnitude (a factor of 10,000)without neutral-density filters.Two gain modes provide an additionalorder of magnitude of dynamic range.

High resistance to laser damageSolid-state InGaAs detectors withstand energy intensities up to 1 W/cm2 with no image retention.

The ability to image through materials such as silicon, paint and bloodUnlike cameras based on lead-oxysulfide vidicon or coated CCDtechnology, the Merlin NIR offers robust spectral sensitivity all theway up to 1.7 microns, enabling many applications beyond 1100 nm.

Radiometric measurements through glass windowsMerlin NIR can be used for radiometric imaging through materialsthat are opaque to MWIR and LWIR light. The InGaAs wavebandoffers significant enhancement in sensitivity over silicon CCD cameras.

Software Option 1: IRvista™

IRvista is an easy-to-use software package for near infrared imageacquisition, data processing and display.The software allows the userto acquire and display digital image data, change camera settings,calibrate the camera, and analyze the acquired data. Analysis toolsinclude: regions of interest; line profiles; image histogram; zoom;image stills and sequences; and spot meters. Non-uniformity compensation and bad pixel replacement are also supportedthrough software. The virtual instrument enables bi-directionalremote serial camera control, including exposure time setting,invert/revert, gain state, and other sensor parameters.

Software Option 2: ThermaCAM® RTools™ThermaCAM RTools is a highly sophisticated package developed forengineers and scientists to acquire, calibrate, process, and analyzedata from digital infrared camera systems. RTools is comprised ofseveral stand-alone modules including RDac™ for data acquisition,RCal™ for radiometric camera calibration, REdit™ for file archivaland maintenance, and RView™ for data review and analysis.Created for flexible and extensible use in data archiving, RToolsutilizes the U.S. Air Force's Standard Archive Format (SAF).

FLIR also offers a comprehensive LabVIEW toolkit for users whowish to develop custom applications with the Merlin NIR

IRvista

RDac™

Optics Specifications

A wide range of opticsFLIR Systems supports the Merlin® NIR witha number of lenses and accessories. Becausethe Merlin NIR utilizes standard C-mountinterface, a variety of additional lenses areavailable from third party suppliers.

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Merlin® NIR Specifications

Technical Specifications

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8 mm 61.9 x 51.3 degrees FoV

16 mm 33.4 x 27.0 degrees FoV

25 mm 21.7 x 17.5 degrees FoV

50 mm 11.0 x 8.8 degrees FoV

The Merlin camera is available in both NIR and MWIR detector formats

Camera Specifications

Detector Type Indium Gallium Arsenide (InGaAs)

Spectral Range 0.9 - 1.7 µm

Pixel Pitch 30 x 30 µm

Array Format 320 x 256

Integration Time 1 µs - 16.5 ms

Camera f/# (set by lens iris)

Cooling Type TE stabilization

Noise Equivalent Irradiance (NEI) ≤ 1 x 1010 ph/cm2/sec, low gain

≤ 5 x 109 ph/cm2/sec, high gain

Analog Video NTSC @ 30 Hz (PAL @ 25 Hz optional); S-Video

Digital Video 60, 30*, 15* Hz (50 Hz PAL),12-bit corrected/uncorrected(*Reduced frame rate option disables analog video)

Physical Specifications

Weight 3.5 lbs

Size (H x W x L) 4.0 " x 4.5 " x 8.0 "

Tripod Mounting 1/4 - 20 w/guide pin notch

Temperature Measurement Field calibrated by user with RTools software

Interface Specifications

Remote Control Options Button Panel & RS-232