# Laser Beam Profiling Camera

**Acuros® CQD® SWIR laser profiling cameras** have been designed for use in applications requiring direct imaging of laser sources without the use of an external lens or other optical components that can impact the beam shape or path. These cameras are being adopted by laser manufacturers, producers of laser system assemblies, and laser-based manufacturing organizations. The Acuros CQD [SWIR sensors](https://www.swirvisionsystems.com/acuros-cqd-swir-sensors/) are used for applications that include laser beam diagnostic imaging, laser beam profiling, and laser alignment.

**The cameras utilize 2D detector arrays.** This enables the measurement of divergent laser sources and the direct imaging of emitter arrays, fiber ribbon cables, and other multi-source systems.

**The Acuros Laser Series Cameras are feature image sensors built with colloidal quantum dot photodiode technology.** These sensors provide a broad spectral response, allowing the characterization of lasers with wavelengths in the visible, near infrared, and shortwave infrared spectral region. The sensors are designed to allow short working distances between the sensor and the laser source and to reduce interference effects that arise from the imaging of coherent light sources.

**SWIR Vision System is also proud to offer** our extended SWIR laser beam inspection camera with a response out to 2000 nm for new emerging applications that utilize [extended SWIR](https://www.swirvisionsystems.com/acuros-swir-camera/extended-swir/) laser sources and wavelengths.

**All Acuros cameras are GenICam compliant and come with USB3 or GigE Vision interfaces.** For ease of export, the cameras are designated as EAR-99, requiring no license for lawful export.

[Download Whitepaper](https://www.swirvisionsystems.com/swir-laser-imaging-paper/)

## Features

- Full Visible-to-SWIR bandwidth
- Software GUI for camera control
- TEC cooling for low noise
- Large sensor area for divergent emitters
- Short working distance
- Pixel non-uniformity correction
- USB3 Vision, GigE Vision and Camera Link interfaces

## Applications

[Laser Beam Profiling](https://www.swirvisionsystems.com/laser-beam-profiling/) – including:

- Laser Beam Diagnostics
- Laser beam imaging from 400-2100 nm
- Interferometry applications
- Laser beam alignments

## Laser Profiling SWIR Cameras

These Laser Imaging cameras have the largest sensor areas, lowest angular sensitivity, and short standoff distances for high accuracy laser beam imaging.

| Camera Model | Resolution | Megapixel | Interface | Datasheet | TEC | Shutter | Max Frame Rate | Pixels (µm) | Visible-SWIR | Lens Mounts |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| ACUROS-0640-GIGE-003 | 640 x 512 | 0.33 | GigE | [PDF](https://www.swirvisionsystems.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/ACUROS-0640-GigE-003.rev1_.pdf) | TEC | Global | 270 fps | 15 x 15 | 400-1700nm | Not Needed for Laser Profiling Camera |
| ACUROS-0640-USB3-003 | 640 x 512 | 0.33 | USB3 | [PDF](https://www.swirvisionsystems.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ACUROS-0640-USB3-003-D.pdf) | TEC | Global | 270 fps | 15 x 15 | 400-1700nm | Not Needed for Laser Profiling Camera |
| ACUROS-1280-GIGE-003 | 1280 x 1024 | 1.31 | GigE | [PDF](https://www.swirvisionsystems.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/ACUROS-1280-GigE-003.rev1_.pdf) | TEC | Global | 88 fps | 15 x 15 | 400-1700nm | Not Needed for Laser Profiling Camera |
| ACUROS-1280-USB3-003 | 1280 x 1024 | 1.31 | USB3 | [PDF](https://www.swirvisionsystems.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ACUROS-1280-USB3-003-D.pdf) | TEC | Global | 88 fps | 15 x 15 | 400-1700nm | Not Needed for Laser Profiling Camera |
| ACUROS-1920-GIGE-003 | 1920 x 1080 | 2.07 | GigE | [PDF](https://www.swirvisionsystems.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/ACUROS-1920-GIGE-003-D.pdf) | TEC | Global | 58 fps | 15 x 15 | 400-1700nm | Not Needed for Laser Profiling Camera |
| ACUROS-1920-USB3-003 | 1920 x 1080 | 2.07 | USB3 | [PDF](https://www.swirvisionsystems.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ACUROS-1920-USB3-003-D.pdf) | TEC | Global | 58 fps | 15 x 15 | 400-1700nm | Not Needed for Laser Profiling Camera |
| ACUROS4-SWIR-CLINK-LBP | 2040 x 2040 | 4.2 | Camera Link | [PDF](https://www.swirvisionsystems.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/ACUROS4-SWIR-CLINK-LBP-GEVK-D.pdf) | TEC | Global | 100 fps | 7 x 7 | 400 – 1700nm | Not Needed for Laser Profiling Camera |
| ACUROS6-SWIR-CLINK-LBP | 2908 x 2040 | 5.9 | Camera Link | [PDF](https://www.swirvisionsystems.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/ACUROS6-SWIR-CLINK-LBP-GEVK-D.pdf) | TEC | Global | 100 fps | 7 x 7 | 400 – 1700nm | None needed for Laser Profiling cameras |

## Laser Profiling eSWIR Cameras

These cameras combine the benefits of the laser profiling sensor areas with the extended responsivity from 400nm to 2000nm.

| Camera Model | Resolution | Megapixel | Interface | PDF | TEC | Shutter | Max Frame Rate | Pixels (µm) | Visible-SWIR | Lens Mounts |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| ACUROS-0640-GIGE-004 | 640 x 512 | 0.33 | GigE | [PDF](https://www.swirvisionsystems.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ACUROS-0640-GIGE-004-D.pdf) | TEC | Global | 270 fps | 15 x 15 | 400-2000nm | Not Needed for Laser Profiling Camera |
| ACUROS-0640-USB3-004 | 640 x 512 | 0.33 | USB3 | [PDF](https://www.swirvisionsystems.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ACUROS-0640-USB3-004-D.pdf) | TEC | Global | 270 fps | 15 x 15 | 400-2000nm | Not Needed for Laser Profiling Camera |
| ACUROS-1280-GIGE-004 | 1280 x 1024 | 1.31 | GigE | [PDF](https://www.swirvisionsystems.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ACUROS-1280-GIGE-004-D.pdf) | TEC | Global | 88 fps | 15 x 15 | 400-2000nm | Not Needed for Laser Profiling Camera |
| ACUROS-1280-USB3-004 | 1280 x 1024 | 1.31 | USB3 | [PDF](https://www.swirvisionsystems.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ACUROS-1280-USB3-004-D.pdf) | TEC | Global | 88 fps | 15 x 15 | 400-2000nm | Not Needed for Laser Profiling Camera |
| ACUROS-1920-GIGE-004 | 1920 x 1080 | 2.07 | GigE | [PDF](https://www.swirvisionsystems.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ACUROS-1920-GIGE-004-D.pdf) | TEC | Global | 58 fps | 15 x 15 | 400-2000nm | Not Needed for Laser Profiling Camera |
| ACUROS-1920-USB3-004 | 1920 x 1080 | 2.07 | USB3 | [PDF](https://www.swirvisionsystems.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ACUROS-1920-USB3-004-D.pdf) | TEC | Global | 58 fps | 15 x 15 | 400-2000nm | Not Needed for Laser Profiling Camera |
| ACUROS4-ESWIR-CLINK-LBP | 2040 x 2040 | 4.2 | Camera Link | [PDF](https://www.swirvisionsystems.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/ACUROS4-ESWIR-CLINK-LBP-GEVK-D.pdf) | TEC | Global | 100 fps | 7 x 7 | 400 – 2100nm | None needed for Laser Profiling cameras |
| ACUROS6-ESWIR-CLINK-LBP | 2908 x 2040 | 5.9 | Camera Link | [PDF](https://www.swirvisionsystems.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/ACUROS6-ESWIR-CLINK-LBP-GEVK-D.pdf) | TEC | Global | 100 fps | 7 x 7 | 400 – 2100nm | None needed for Laser Profiling cameras |

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