Shutter or shutterless correction
Non-uniformity correction is listed by shutter or by a shutterless algorithm. Confirm the method for your configuration.
MINI-series housing shown. Lens and appearance depend on the selected configuration.
Thermal imaging module
MINI 256-2
A 256 × 192 uncooled VOx LWIR module with 12 μm pixels, a listed 50 Hz frame rate, CVBS and USB output, a DC 5–20 V input and a listed 22.8 g weight.
No minimum order · In stock · Samples ship within 1 working day of payment
256 × 192Resolution
12 μmPixel pitch
50 HzFrame rate
22.8 gWeight
Product overview
The entry point to LWIR thermal imaging.
Image controls on board
0–100 brightness and contrast steps, 1.0–8.0× continuous digital zoom in 0.1 steps, and up-down, left-right or diagonal image flip.
Three lens options
Listed F1.0 lenses of 4.3 mm, 6.8 mm and 9.1 mm. Discuss field of view and working distance for your scene.
Technical reference
Specifications
Specifications follow the listed MINI-series parameter sheet.
Request a quote| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Detector & image | |
| Detector | VOx uncooled infrared FPA |
| Resolution | 256 × 192 pixels |
| Pixel pitch | 12 μm |
| Spectral band | 8–14 μm |
| Frame rate | 50 Hz |
| NETD | ≤ 40 mK at 25°C, F/1.0, 25 Hz |
| Thermal time constant | < 12 ms |
| Image processing | |
| Non-uniformity correction | Shutter correction / shutterless algorithm |
| Brightness / contrast | 0–100 steps |
| Polarity / palettes | White hot, black hot and pseudo-colour palettes; CVBS output supports white hot / black hot only |
| Digital zoom | 1.0–8.0× continuous, 0.1 steps |
| Image flip | Up-down / left-right / diagonal |
| Lens options | F1.0, 4.3 mm / 6.8 mm / 9.1 mm |
| Interfaces & power | |
| Analog video | PAL / NTSC |
| Video interface | CVBS and USB |
| Power input | DC 5–20 V |
| Connector pinout | 1 DC 12 V · 2 GND · 3 CVBS · 4 TX · 5 RX |
| Analog output power | ≈ 0.65 W at DC 12 V, 25°C |
| Mechanical & environment | |
| Core footprint | 21 × 21 mm |
| Weight | 22.8 g |
| Operating temperature | −40°C to +80°C |
| Storage temperature | −50°C to +80°C |
| Humidity | 5%–95%, non-condensing |
| Vibration | 6.06 g random, all axes |
| Shock | 80 g, 4 ms, saw-tooth, 3 axes, 6 directions |
ENGINEERING & PROCUREMENT
Questions before design-in
How do MINI 256-2, MINI 384-2 and MINI 640-2 differ?
The parameter sheet lists the same 12 μm uncooled VOx detector family, 8–14 μm band, ≤ 40 mK NETD at 25°C, F1.0 and 25 Hz, 21 × 21 mm footprint, CVBS and USB output and DC 5–20 V input for all three. They differ in resolution and frame rate: MINI 256-2 is 256 × 192 at 50 Hz, MINI 384-2 is 384 × 288 at 60 Hz and MINI 640-2 is 640 × 512 at 60 Hz. The separate MINI 640-2 product manual lists different power and interface values (5 V, CVBS and USB 2.0), so confirm the exact configuration on your quotation. Choose by the image detail your scene and working distance need, then confirm the lens and field of view.
Does the 22.8 g weight include the lens?
The sheet lists 22.8 g and a 0.65 W analog-output power figure at DC 12 V and 25°C in the MINI 256-2 column only, and it does not state whether the weight includes the lens. Confirm the weight of the complete assembly with the lens you select before you allocate payload or space.
What video and control connections does MINI 256-2 have?
The sheet lists analog CVBS video in PAL or NTSC and a five-pin connector: 1 DC 12 V, 2 GND, 3 CVBS, 4 TX, 5 RX. Pseudo-colour palettes are listed, but over CVBS only white hot and black hot are supported. The serial command protocol on TX / RX is not described; request it with the sample if your host needs to control the module.
Can MINI 256-2 measure temperature?
The parameter sheet describes MINI 256-2 as a thermal imaging module with image controls such as polarity, palettes and digital zoom. It does not list a temperature measurement range, accuracy or calibrated temperature output. If your application needs temperature data, ask for a model and documents that state those values.
Is there a minimum order, and how fast do samples ship?
There is no minimum order; you can start with one unit. MINI 256-2 is in stock, and samples ship within one working day of payment. Prices are quoted for your configuration, quantity and destination.
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MINI 256-2
Thermal imaging module · Product overview · PDF · R2
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