Product Description
Flexible Integration: USB3.0 and Camera Link Interface Options for OCT System Development
System integration flexibility is a critical consideration in OCT spectrometer selection, affecting both development costs and ultimate system performance. The JINSP ST830E OCT spectrometer addresses this need with dual interface options—USB3.0 and Camera Link—allowing developers to choose the optimal balance of speed, cost, and integration complexity for their specific application.
The USB3.0 interface option delivers scan rates from 20-130kHz, making it ideal for applications where cost-effectiveness and ease of integration are primary concerns. With USB3.0, the spectrometer connects directly to a laptop or standard computer without requiring a dedicated frame grabber or specialized acquisition hardware. This significantly reduces system cost and complexity, enabling rapid prototyping and deployment. The USB3.0 interface is particularly well-suited for research laboratories, clinical settings, and OEM applications where budget constraints or space limitations exist.
The Camera Link interface, by contrast, unlocks the spectrometer's full 250kHz line scan rate capability. Camera Link is an industrial parallel digital image interface based on LVDS (Low-Voltage Differential Signaling) technology, specifically designed for high-speed line-scan and area-scan cameras. Unlike USB, Camera Link requires a dedicated frame grabber (image acquisition card) for data transmission. This additional hardware investment delivers the maximum possible imaging speed, making Camera Link the preferred choice for high-throughput industrial inspection, dynamic process monitoring, and applications where every millisecond of acquisition time matters.
The practical implications of this choice extend beyond raw speed. In USB3.0 mode, the spectrometer supports scan rates of 20kHz, 80kHz, or 130kHz, with the actual achievable rate depending on exposure settings and system configuration. The USB3.0 interface's plug-and-play nature simplifies system integration and reduces development time—a significant advantage for OEMs and system integrators bringing products to market.
For Camera Link implementations, the frame grabber enables DMA (Direct Memory Access) technology, where image data is transferred directly to system memory without CPU intervention. This ensures high-speed, packet-loss-free transmission even at the 250kHz maximum rate. The Camera Link interface is the standard choice for industrial machine vision applications, providing the reliability and bandwidth necessary for 24/7 production environments.
Both interface options maintain the ST830E's core performance characteristics: 2048 effective pixels, 10×200μm pixel size, 20.48×0.2mm sensing area, and the proprietary hardware wavenumber-linear design that enables direct FFT processing. The FC/APC fiber optic input interface ensures consistent optical coupling regardless of the chosen data interface.
JINSP supports custom camera configurations and wavelength ranges, allowing system integrators to tailor the spectrometer to specific application requirements. Whether developing a cost-effective research system with USB3.0 connectivity or a high-speed industrial inspection platform with Camera Link, the ST830E provides the performance foundation and integration flexibility needed for successful OCT system development.
Technical Parameters:
| Model No. |
ST830E |
| Detector |
Type |
CMOS |
| Optical parameters |
Effective pixels |
2048pixels |
| Cell size |
10*200um |
| Photosensitive area |
20.52*0.2mm |
| Maximum line sweep speed |
130kHz or 250kHz |
| Wavelength range |
790nm-910nm |
| Optical resolution |
0.07nm |
| Imaging depth |
2.4mm |
| Optical design |
VPH raster & wave ridge linear design |
| Focal length |
100mm |
| Incident optical interface |
FC/APC fibre optic interface |
| Electrical parameters |
Data output interface |
USB3.0 (max. 130kHz) or
Camera Link (max. 250kHz) |
| ADC bit depth |
12 Bit |
| Power supply |
DC 6V to 15V |
| Operating current |
<600mA |
| Operating temperature |
0°C~50°C |
| Storage temperature |
'-20°C~60°C |
| Operating humidity |
< 90% RH (non-condensing) |
| Physical parameters |
Size |
260*180*80mm |
| Weight |
1.5kg |
Company Introduction:
JINSP Company Limited has won the National Science and Technology Commission's Scientific and Technological Achievement Appraisal Certificate and the China Patent Excellence Award, and related products have been obtained has won authoritative awards such as the Geneva International Invention Award, the Beijing New Technology and New Product Certificate, and the "Innovation Achievement Award" of the Zhu Liangyi Analytical Instrument Innovation Award.JINSP is a professional leading solution provider of molecular spectroscopy, particulaly in Roman Spectroscopy for many years.
Our products mostly include:
--OCT spectrometers;
--Desktop/portable, online Raman analyzers for laboratory or indutrial liquid & gas analysis;
--On-site rapid detectors/identifiers based on Raman technology for drugs, liquid, food safety, explosive & hazardous materials, pharmaceutical industry etc;
FAQ:
Q1: What is the brand name of this OCT Spectrometer?
A1: The brand name of this OCT Spectrometer is JINSP.
Q2: What is the model number of this OCT Spectrometer?
A2: The model number of this OCT Spectrometer is ST830E.
Q3: Where is this OCT Spectrometer made?
A3: This OCT Spectrometer is made in China.
Q4: What are the payment terms for this OCT Spectrometer?
A4: The payment terms for this OCT Spectrometer are T/T and Western Union.
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