Specialised Imaging Aurora ultra high-speed video camera

The ultimate high-speed video camera, with capture speeds up to 20 million images per second.

The Specialised Imaging AURORA combines the flexibility of a high-speed video camera with the speed and resolution approaching that of ultra high-speed framing cameras. The range includes Aurora5M, Aurora10M and Aurora20M models, with 900 x 740 pixel, 10-bit imaging and exposure times down to 25ns.

A custom patented sensor architecture supports 180 images at full 900 x 740 resolution, while Aurora10M and Aurora20M also support 360-image capture at 900 x 370 pixels. AURORA can be synchronised with external devices such as another AURORA, KIRANA or laser, and can record before an event with triggering before, during or after the event.

Specialised Imaging Aurora ultra high-speed video camera

Features

Up to 20 million images per second

Aurora20M delivers capture speeds up to 20Mfps, with Aurora10M and Aurora5M offering up to 10Mfps and 5Mfps respectively.

Exposure times down to 25ns

Adjustable exposure supports extremely fast events, with minimum exposure times of 100ns, 50ns and 25ns across the Aurora5M, Aurora10M and Aurora20M models.

180 or 360 image capture

Capture 180 frames at 900 x 740 pixels, with 360-image operation available on Aurora10M and Aurora20M at 900 x 370 pixels.

Pre and post-event triggering

AURORA can record prior to an event and be triggered before, during or after the event.

External synchronisation

Frame synchronisation supports external devices including another KIRANA, AURORA or laser.

Patented sensor architecture

The novel BSI sensor architecture is designed for ultra high-speed image capture.

Nikon F-Mount

Nikon F-Mount lens fitting provides a practical optical interface for experimental imaging setups.

Gigabit Ethernet communications

Remote camera control and image transfer are provided through standard 1Gbps Ethernet communications.

Specifications

Specification Aurora5M Aurora10M Aurora20M
Maximum frame rate Up to 5Mfps Up to 10Mfps Up to 20Mfps
Minimum exposure time 100ns 50ns 25ns
Full resolution 900 x 740 pixels 900 x 740 pixels 900 x 740 pixels
Number of frames 180 180 / 360 180 / 360
360-frame resolution - 900 x 370 pixels 900 x 370 pixels
Sensor µCMOS - BSI (Patented Technology)
Pixel size 30µm
Digitisation 10-bit
Lens mount Nikon F-Mount
Camera control Standard 1Gbps Ethernet
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Applications

Ballistics

Ultra high-speed imaging of projectiles, impacts and ballistic events.

Detonics

Capture explosive and detonation events at extremely high framing rates.

Digital Image Correlation

High-speed image capture for DIC and deformation measurement.

Combustion research

Record rapid combustion and flow behaviour at very short exposure times.

Biological and microscopic imaging

Observe rapid biological and microscopic processes requiring high temporal resolution.

Fracture mechanics

High-speed capture for materials testing and Split Hopkinson Bar experiments.

Cavitation and multiphase flow

Resolve extremely fast cavitation, fluid and multiphase flow events.

Materials research testing

Analyse rapid material response, impact and failure behaviour.

Schlieren imaging

Capture rapid refractive-index changes in gases and high-speed flow.

Need help with an ultra high-speed imaging application?

Speak with Adept Turnkey about the Aurora5M, Aurora10M or Aurora20M and the right configuration for your application.