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Application study · Photovoltaic and semiconductor processingPhotovoltaic marks: a1300 nm capture reveals a reference cross
In the real source comparison, the850 nm image emphasizes repeated conductor detail while the1300 nm image makes a reference cross easier to distinguish. Wavelength selection changes which feature supplies the useful contrast.
Choose the spectral band for the mark you need to locate.
- Proposed light housing (spec)162 × 22 × 36 mm
- EvidenceReal application-lab captures
- Camera (proposed)1280 × 1024 InGaAs
- Scene field100 × 80 mm scene framing only; illustrative, not a printed lens field
Test stationIncluded light holdersCameraLensLightPartField of view
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Proposed component
MV-CI013-GS-NN
Proposed Hikrobot InGaAs camera: 1280 × 1024, 5 µm pixels, C-mount and specified spectral response 0.4–1.7 µm. The source does not identify its camera.
Proposed component
LS-KF2514M-5MP-NIR-V2
25 mm F1.4 SWIR lens, C-mount, coating specified for 900–1700 nm. Printed minimum object distance is 0.38 m; the proposed scene uses 400 mm from the lens front. Its field and spacing are illustrative, not a claimed printed magnification/working-distance pair.
Proposed component
LS-4BRH15016-SWIR
Two proposed SWIR bars for a reflected-light trial. Each162 ×22 ×36 mm with150 ×16 mm emitting area; source exact light model is not given.
Proposed component
LS-BT-XZ-G-8-6045
800 mm column, 600 × 450 mm breadboard, glass tray and two lighting holders. Proposed bench fixture; actual load, travel, clamps, mounting fasteners and light clearance must be confirmed.
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Choose the spectral band for the mark you need to locate.
Camera and available lens CAD are published models. Light envelopes and the station base/height use printed dimensions. Part shapes, brackets, holders, shielding and spacing are illustrative; they are not reconstructions of a source part or a complete mechanically validated assembly. Light paths explain the proposed arrangement and do not simulate optical performance. The SWIR scene field is illustrative; no measured field or printed magnification/working-distance relationship is asserted. Purple is a display convention for invisible illumination.
From the demo to your test benchCameraMV-CI013-GS-NNView part & specifications →Browse camera options → Imaging lens
LS-KF2514M-5MP-NIR-V2View part & specifications →Browse imaging lens options → Inspection light
LS-4BRH15016-SWIRView part & specifications →Browse inspection light options → Test station & mounts
LS-BT-XZ-G-8-6045View part & specifications →Browse test station & mounts options →
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Explore each component, check its specifications and compare alternatives. The proposed quote includes the linked test station; its catalog listing includes two lighting holders.
MV-CI013-GS-NNView part & specifications →Browse camera options →LS-KF2514M-5MP-NIR-V2View part & specifications →Browse imaging lens options →LS-4BRH15016-SWIRView part & specifications →Browse inspection light options →LS-BT-XZ-G-8-6045View part & specifications →Browse test station & mounts options →Mount the optics with intent
The station is an optical test bench, with its two lighting holders included in the catalog listing. The 3D column and base follow the published height and footprint. Carriages, clamps and part supports are schematic: confirm camera screw pattern, lens support, light fasteners, permissible load and actual travel before ordering.
Configure the mounting station →Complete the electrical system
Select a controller against the exact light voltage, drive mode and power, then confirm camera data/power/I/O cables and a suitable PC. These are not silently added to the proposed optical kit.
Lighting application-lab image sheet
Evidence you can inspect
Visible in the images
The source1300 nm capture has a distinguishable cross-shaped mark, unlike the conductor-dominated850 nm capture.
What the source reports
Only the two wavelengths and the photovoltaic-mark application are stated; no complete tested system or alignment precision is given.
How to use this evidence
An application-lab lighting demonstration, not a customer deployment or a qualified production inspection. Proposed camera, lens, fixture and scene spacing require a fresh trial. Source observations do not establish a defect-size limit, accuracy guarantee or production false-call rate.
What the camera saw
Cropped from the source test sheet; original test annotations are retained. Captures are not generated or enhanced. Drag the comparison slider or use the image buttons.
NIR850 nmSWIR1300 nmSWIR1300 nm: Source1300 nm capture: the reference cross is visible inside the original red circle.
The challenge
Surface patterns can obscure a reference mark needed for alignment. Adding pixels alone does not help if the mark and its surroundings have similar contrast.
How it was solved
The source labels NIR850 nm and SWIR1300 nm but does not identify its camera, lens or exact light model. The selected camera, SWIR lens and two1300 nm bars are proposed components.
The scene illustrates reflected-light bench illumination. Its100 ×80 mm framing and400 mm lens-front distance are illustrative and are not claimed as the source field or a printed magnification pair.
Why it works
- 1
Different materials and layers return different relative signals as wavelength changes.
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The source shows one mark-visibility comparison. It does not establish alignment accuracy, defect detection or performance across all cell materials and coatings.
From image contrast to a production decision
What to validate on your part
A useful sample image is the starting point. These are the checks that turn the concept into a defensible inspection.
- 01
Confirm the relevant layer
Identify the physical reference mark and material stack used for the real alignment task.
- 02
Trial the proposed optics
Capture the same samples at the selected1300 nm band with the proposed camera, lens and light arrangement.
- 03
Measure localization
Calibrate and test repeated mark-centre location across part pose, coating and process variation.
Explore your inspection requirementsNo limit from motion
How many pixels cover your feature?
Compare feature coverage, camera pixel requirements and exposure using your own planning inputs. These are calculated planning values, not inspection results or an accuracy specification.
Editable planning scenario. Adjust these example inputs for your application; they are separate from the source test and 3D setup. Motion allowance and target coverage are starting points to validate, not acceptance limits. Pixel count starts from the proposed camera's catalog resolution.
Enter finite numbers in every field. Field width, feature width, target coverage, exposure and allowed motion must be greater than zero; horizontal pixel count must be a positive whole number; material speed may be zero. Use values within the supported numeric range if a calculation cannot be represented.
Object sampling mm/px
Pixels across feature px
Horizontal pixels for target px
Motion during exposure px
Exposure ceiling from motion µs
Formulas and assumptions
The field, feature, speed and exposure start with neutral example values. They are not taken from the source test or the 3D illustration. Allowed motion starts at an editable 0.5-pixel example; it is not a recommended acceptance limit. Target coverage starts at an editable 5-pixel example; it is not a recommended detection or measurement threshold. The horizontal pixel count starts from the catalog Resolution row for MV-CI013-GS-NN. Use the effective width after cropping, binning or decimation if those modes are enabled.
- Object sampling (mm/px) = field width (mm) / horizontal pixels.
- Pixels across feature = feature width (mm) / object sampling (mm/px).
- Horizontal pixels for target = field width (mm) × target pixels across feature / feature width (mm), rounded up to a whole pixel.
- Motion (px) = speed (mm/s) × exposure (µs) / 1,000,000 / object sampling (mm/px).
- Exposure for allowed motion (µs) = allowed motion (px) × object sampling (mm/px) / speed (mm/s) × 1,000,000.
The exposure result is the maximum duration from this motion allowance alone. At zero speed, motion sets no exposure limit; the camera, lighting, saturation and other constraints still apply. A shorter exposure does not itself guarantee a reliable inspection.
Field width and feature width refer to the same object plane. The motion calculation assumes uniform linear motion parallel to the field-width direction and a single exposure. It does not model perspective, vibration, rolling-shutter distortion, diffraction, defocus or optical distortion. A strobe may change the effective exposure.
The target result is a horizontal sampling requirement, not a camera recommendation or a change to the selected camera. It uses the effective image width after cropping, binning or decimation and does not determine the vertical resolution or sensor size. Pixel coverage alone does not establish detectability or measurement accuracy. Validate contrast, lens performance, working distance, illumination, calibration, camera exposure limits and the inspection algorithm on representative parts. Changing field width does not change the 3D model or certify that the proposed lens can achieve that field.
The set-up and the parts
| Source camera | Not identified in the source sheet |
|---|---|
| Camera and lens | Proposed catalog components |
| Scene field | 100 × 80 mm scene framing only; illustrative, not a printed lens field |
| Lens-to-part in proposed scene | 400 mm; illustrative spacing above printed minimum object distance |
| Mounting (proposed) | LS-BT-XZ-G-8-6045 · catalog test station with two lighting holders |
LightOur pickLS-4BRH15016-SWIR
Two proposed SWIR bars for a reflected-light trial. Each162 ×22 ×36 mm with150 ×16 mm emitting area; source exact light model is not given.
Wavelength: 1300 nm proposed, matching the labelled source bandConfiguration to confirmIn proposed setup · quantity 2CameraOur pickMV-CI013-GS-NN
Proposed Hikrobot InGaAs camera: 1280 × 1024, 5 µm pixels, C-mount and specified spectral response 0.4–1.7 µm. The source does not identify its camera.
Price on requestIn proposed setupLensOur pickLS-KF2514M-5MP-NIR-V2
25 mm F1.4 SWIR lens, C-mount, coating specified for 900–1700 nm. Printed minimum object distance is 0.38 m; the proposed scene uses 400 mm from the lens front. Its field and spacing are illustrative, not a claimed printed magnification/working-distance pair.
$449.00In proposed setupCamera test stationOur pickLS-BT-XZ-G-8-6045
800 mm column, 600 × 450 mm breadboard, glass tray and two lighting holders. Proposed bench fixture; actual load, travel, clamps, mounting fasteners and light clearance must be confirmed.
$359.00In proposed setupCustom configuration requirements stay attached to this quote. The configurator starts with the standard parts; confirm the custom lights with your quote.
"Tested" identifies the part named in the source. "Our pick" is a proposed alternative or supporting part. The quote includes only cards marked "In proposed setup", with the quantities shown; other test arrangements are separate. Confirm colour, optics, controllers, power supplies, cables and mounting before ordering.
About this case study: the photos and camera images come from the application laboratory of the maker of the lighting and optics we sell, imaged on the parts shown; your results depend on your part, camera and set-up. This is an application-lab study, not a LumaSpec customer deployment. Source figures are reported results; proposed components require a fresh trial. The 3D scene illustrates the arrangement and does not simulate imaging performance.
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