Ventus Micro 225

18-225mm MWIR

Engineered for endurance and designed for low-SWaP integration, the Ventus Micro 225 delivers impressive clarity from a compact footprint. With long-life split linear cooler and a 12.5X motorized zoom, it offers exceptional imaging range and contrast, ideal where space and reliability matter most.

Categories: 640 x 512 Products, CAMERALINK, HDMI, MWIR Products, USB

Ventus Micro 225 Data Sheet

Technical Stats

	Ventus Micro 225	Ventus Micro 225 Core
Digital Video Output	IP Video, Ethernet H.264(/H.265) Camera Link HD-SDI with Optional Adapter	MIPI CSI-2 (2 or 4 Lane) Camera Link USB
Onboard Storage	32 GB Standard Expandable to 512 GB	No
Control Channels	Serial (RS-422/RS-232) Ethernet	Serial (RS422/LVTTL)
Input Voltage	11-14 VDC	11-14 VDC
Power Dissipation	Typical: 9.1W Max Cooldown: 13.2W Inrush: 1.8A <5ms	Typical: 6.7W Max Cooldown: 11.5W Inrush: 2.0A

	Ventus Micro 225	Ventus Micro 225 Core
Focus	One-Touch Autofocus	Electronic Focus
User 1-pt NUC	Internal Shutter	Internal Shutter
Factory 2-pt NUC	Sensor Flood NUC NUC through Zoom	Sensor Flood NUC
Image Enhancement	Linear Histogram AGC, CLAHE, LAP, Sharpen, De-Noise, Electronic Image Stabilization	Temporal and Spatial Filters
Color Palette Options	User Color Palettes/LUT	No
Digital Zoom	1X to 16X	No

	Ventus Micro 225	Ventus Micro 225 Core
Weight	810g	800g
Size (L x W x H)	153 x 80 x 83mm	153 x 80 x 83mm
Operating Temperature	-20°C to 50°C	-32°C to 71°C
Mounting	Qty 12: M4s Qty 1: 1/4-20 Tripod Mount	Qty 12: M4s Qty 1: 1/4-20 Tripod Mount

Detector Type	HOT XBn
Array Format	640 x 512
Pixel Pitch	10 μm
Spectral Response	MWIR (3.6-4.2μm)
NETD	<28 mK at 50% well fill capacity
Bit Depth	13-bit
Frame Rate	60Hz/30Hz

EFL	18-225mm
HFOV (wide to narrow)	20.0° to 1.6°
Optical Zoom	12.5X
F#	3.6
Environmental Coating	LRHC HD optional

Description
Additional information

Ventus Micro 225 Signature Features

Mid-Wave
Infrared

60HZ

18-225mm F/3.6

Low SWaP
Lightweight Payloads

The Ventus Micro 225 is a compact midwave infrared (MWIR) camera core designed for integrators who need high performance in a low-SWaP package. Featuring a 640×512, 10 micron XBn HOT detector and an 18–225mm F/3.6 continuous zoom lens, it delivers impressive thermal clarity and contrast across a 12.5X zoom range. With flexible digital outputs including Ethernet, Camera Link, and optional USB or MIPI, the Ventus Micro 225 is ideal for airborne platforms, gimbaled systems, and rugged industrial applications.

HOT MWIR Detector (640 × 512 × 10μm)
12.5X Continuous Zoom Lens
Onboard NUC Engine
Compact Low-SWaP-C Integration Core

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