Ximea xispec VIS3 snapshot mosaic spectral camera with no lens

High-Performance NIR Spectral Imaging in an Ultra-Compact Form Factor

The Ximea xiSpec NIR2 is a high-performance, ultra-compact spectral imaging camera designed to bring spectral insight into form-factors previously reserved for conventional 2D imagers. Its size and weight open the door for novel integrations on platforms, including drones, robots, and handheld systems, where traditional bulky hyperspectral imagers wouldn’t fit.

Built in collaboration with imec, the xiSpec NIR2 offers a snapshot mosaic of multiple near-infrared (NIR) bands, delivering rich datacubes in real-time for applications. Each camera is individually spectrally calibrated and delivered with support for Windows, Linux, macOS and even ARM/NVIDIA Jetson environments.

 

Ximea xispec camera with graphic of mosaic filter on the pixels of the sensor

High Sensitivity and Seamless System Integration

With its compact housing, low power requirements, and robust interface options, the xiSpec NIR2 integrates easily into laboratory setups, production lines, UAV platforms, and embedded systems. Ximea’s powerful software tools and cross-platform drivers support rapid deployment, automated acquisition, and smooth data handling, allowing users to focus on analysis rather than setup. 

Whether monitoring material properties, detecting contaminants, or enabling advanced NIR analytics, the xiSpec NIR2 provides versatile performance in a small footprint.

XiSpec NIR2 Key Features:

  • Snapshot mosaic sensor capturing NIR spectral bands in a single exposure
  • High sensitivity in the near-infrared range for demanding applications
  • Compact, lightweight housing ideal for mobile, UAV, and embedded integration
  • Low-noise CMOS architecture for accurate and repeatable spectral results
  • USB3 or PCIe X2 interface and Ximea software ecosystem for flexible, fast integration
Ximea NIR hyperspectral camera module

Ideal Solution For:

  • Precision agriculture and plant health analysis
  • Food quality and contamination detection
  • Pharmaceutical and chemical inspection
  • Space exploration
  • UAV remote sensing

Technical Specifications

Specification

MQ022HG-IM-SM5x5-NIR2

MX022HG-IM-SM5X5-NIR2-FL

Wavelength Range 665-960 nm 665-960 nm
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Sensor Cooling No No
Sensor Resolution 2048 x 1088 px 2048 x 1088 px
Sensor Size 2/3" 2/3"
Sensor Active Area 11 x 6 mm 11 x 6 mm
Sensor Diagonal 12.8 mm 12.8 mm
Pixel Size 5.5 µm 5.5 µm
Spectral Bands 24 24
Frame Rate 170 FPS 338 FPS
Interface USB3 (Micro-B) PCIe X2 Gen 2
Bits 10 bits 10 bits
Data Interface Speed 5 Gbit/s 8 Gbit/s
Exposure Time 30 µs (min) to 2 s (max) 25 µs (min) to 17 s (max)
Power Consumption 1.5 Watt 2.9 Watt
Lens Mount C-Mount C-Mount
Dimensions (W x H x D) 26.4 x 26.4 x 30.2 mm 26.4 x 26.4 x 30.9 mm
Weight 31.8 g 30 g
Operating Temperature 0 to 50°C 0 to 50°C