See Beyond
Visible Light
UV Imaging for What Others Cannot See
What you see is not always what is really there. UV imaging captures information beyond visible light, helping reveal surface features, material responses and inspection details that conventional imaging may miss.
When Visible Light Isn't Enough
Conventional visible-light imaging is highly effective for general machine vision. But some defects, material differences and UV-responsive features may produce limited contrast under visible illumination.
UV imaging provides another spectral dimension, allowing inspection systems to capture information beyond what conventional visible-light cameras can see.
Reveal Hidden Details
See information beyond visible light and identify application-specific surface features and material responses.
Capture UV Signals
Capture information in the ultraviolet spectrum for specialized inspection and analysis.
Improve Inspection Contrast
Use wavelength-specific imaging to enhance contrast where visible-light inspection falls short.
Different Wavelength. Different Information.
UV imaging does not simply provide a higher-resolution version of visible imaging. It captures how materials interact with ultraviolet wavelengths.
Visible-Light Imaging
- Color and brightness
- Texture and shape
- General surface appearance
- Conventional machine vision inspection
UV Imaging
- UV absorption and reflection
- UV-responsive material characteristics
- Fluorescence signals
- Specialized surface and defect inspection
Built for Demanding UV Imaging
UV inspection can involve weak signals and demanding imaging conditions. Sensor responsivity, quantum efficiency, dark current and noise performance all influence the final image.
UV Response
Designed for UV-sensitive imaging applications.
UV Responsivity
Capture weak UV signals with confidence.
Dark Current
Reduce unwanted background signal.
Peak QE
Efficient UV photon capture.
Dynamic Range
Preserve critical image information.
Where UV Imaging Adds Value
UV imaging is most valuable when the target material, defect or feature has a meaningful response to ultraviolet illumination.
AOI / PCB Inspection
Reveal fine surface features, coatings and application-specific defects for automated inspection.
Semiconductor & Wafer Inspection
Support fine-feature and surface inspection where UV contrast adds value.
Battery Cell Inspection
Explore UV imaging for selected surface, coating and process-related inspection tasks.
Medical & Microscopy Imaging
High-resolution UV imaging for specialized laboratory and microscopy applications.
Area Scan or Line Scan?
The right camera architecture depends on whether your application requires detailed frame-based imaging or continuous high-speed inspection.
UV Area Scan
- Frame-based 2D imaging
- High-detail surface inspection
- AOI and PCB inspection
- Semiconductor and wafer inspection
- Microscopy and laboratory imaging
UV Line Scan
- Continuous high-speed imaging
- Up to 256-stage TDI
- Web and material inspection
- Semiconductor production
- Low-light continuous inspection
A UV Camera Is Only One Part of the System
The final inspection result depends on the complete optical configuration. Camera, optics, filtering and illumination should be selected together according to the target application.
UV Camera
Area Scan / Line Scan
UV Lens
Macro / High Resolution
UV Filter
Wavelength Selection
UV Illumination
Application-Matched Lighting
When Should You Choose UV Imaging?
UV imaging is worth considering when conventional visible-light imaging does not provide enough useful information for your inspection task.
See Beyond Visible Light
Explore Vision Datum UV imaging solutions for high-resolution inspection, semiconductor, AOI and specialized machine vision applications.
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