The Phantom KT1640 high-speed camera delivers exceptional image quality and flexibility for capturing fast-moving events with clarity. Built with advanced BSI (Back Side Illuminated) sensor technology and offering 3,760 frames-per-second at 2560 x 1664 resolution, it provides accurate data capture across a variety of environments, including low-light conditions. With up to 128 GB of RAM, the KT1640 supports extended recording times for capturing complex events in scientific and industrial applications.

Digital Image Correlation (DIC), Time-resolved PIV, and Schlieren for flow visualisation are examples of fundamental high-speed imaging techniques that benefit from increased pixel resolution. 

The KT1640 offers a binned mode that boosts frame rates by combining pixels, increasing vertical resolution when capturing ultra-fast events.

The KT1640 provides programmable I/O to allow precise synchronization and control, making it easy to integrate with data acquisition (DAQ) systems and sensors. Further, the The KT1640 supports on-camera controls, CF Express storage, and SDI/HDMI outputs, allowing standalone operation and real-time monitoring.


Applications

Droplet Analysis/PIV
Track particle movement in fluids to analyse velocity fields and flow patterns.

Digital Image Correlation (DIC):
Measure full-field deformation, strain, and displacement for material testing and structural analysis.

Life Sciences and Biomechanics:
Study biological movements and physiological processes to support medical and biomechanics research.

Material Testing:
Capture how materials respond to stress, fracture, and extreme forces for engineering and design improvements.

Ballistics research:
With high light sensitivity to eliminate motion blur and incredibly high frame rates, it makes it perfectly suited to ballistics e.g. gunshot analysis or explosives etc.

Automotive:

Analyse crash tests, component motion, and vehicle dynamics to support safety and performance evaluations.

Combustion:
Combustion applications often have unique difficulties that need to be overcome. Aside from being exceptionally fast events they often have lighting issues as they quickly fluctuate between being very dark and very bright. Phantom cameras have features that aid researchers in dealing with these issues.

Microfluidics:
Visualise fluid flow at the microscale, aiding research in biotechnology, chemistry, and physics.

Specifications KT1640
Sensor Type CMOS, Back Side Illuminated (BSI) with Global Shutter
Sensor Size (mm) 23.7 x 15.4
Bit Depth (ADCs) 12 bit
Interface Gigabit and 10Gb Ethernet (standard
Operating Temperature -10 to +50˚C
Top FPS at Max Resolution 3,750
Maximum FPS 421,000
  Standard mode Binned
Pixel Size (μm) 9.27 18.54
Maximum Resolution 2560 x 1664 1280 x 832
Quantum Efficiency (%) 88.7 mono, 73.5 colour 84.2 mono
Max. SNR (dB) 39.8 45.2
Absolute Sensitivity Threshold (e-) 24.5 mono, 22.4 colour 59.8
Saturation Capacity (e-) 9588 mono, 9050 colour 33,225
Temporal Dark Noise (e-) 24.0 59.2
Dynamic Range (dB) 51.9 54.9
Datasheet KT1640