Camera Imaging Basic Geometry
The Imaging parameter declares the basic geometry of the camera feeding the channel. MultiCam supports three basic geometries:
- AREA: The area-scan cameras are based on 2D imager(s) and deliver 2D data frames
- LINE: The non-TDI line-scan cameras are based on 1D imager(s) and deliver 1D data lines
- TDI: The TDI line-scan cameras are based on 2D imager(s) and deliver 1D data lines
TDI stands for Time Delay Integration. TDI line-scan cameras exhibit an increased sensitivity since the light integration spans over multiple line periods.
MultiCam distinguishes TDI and non-TDI line-scan cameras since TDI line-scan cameras have specific requirements for their control. However, both are line-scan cameras and share a common set of acquisition modes.