The Prime™ X features a high sensitivity -10°C TE Cooled linearly summed 512 x 58 element back-thinned (BT) CCD detector. The BT CCD offers superior quantum efficiency, signal-to-noise, and dynamic range, making it ideal for a variety of UV/ Vis/NIR applications. A 1024 x 58 BT CCD is also available for increased range and resolution. Other features include a built-in 16-bit digitizer, USB 2.0 interface and external trigger.

Standard spectral configurations range from 200nm – 1050nm and resolutions range between 1.0nm and 10.0nm. Custom configurations are available for OEM applications.

Applications

  • Low Light Level UV and NIR Spectroscopy
  • Raman and Fluorescence Spectroscopy
  • Remote Sensing
  • DNA Sequencing
  • Semiconductor End Point Inspection
  • LED Sorting and Characterizations
  • LCD Display Measurements

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  • Over 90% Peak QE
  • Over 60% QE at 200nm
  • High UV, Vis, and NIR Response
  • 512 or 1024 Elements
  • -10°C TE Cooled
  • Optional Shutter Available
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AC Power Input 100 - 240V AC, 50/60 Hz, 2.0 Amps @ 120V AC
Detector Type Back-thinned CCD Array
Pixels 512 @ Equivalent 24mm x 1392mm (24x58)
1024 @ Equivalent 24mm x 1392mm (24x58)
Spectrograph f/# 3.5
Spectrograph Optical Layout Crossed Czerny-Turner
Dynamic Range 75,000 (Typical) with Line Binning
Digitizer Resolution 16-bit or 65,535:1
Readout Speed 250 kHz
Data Transfer Speed >50 Spectra Per Second Via USB 2.0
Integration Time (512) 27 - 65,535ms x Multiplier
(1024) 50 - 65,535ms x Multiplier
External Trigger Aux Port
Operating Temperature 0°C to 35°C
TE Cooling -10°C
Weight Spectrometer: 3.1 lbs (1.4 kg)
Power Supply: 2 lbs (0.9 kg)
Dimensions Spectrometer: 4.2in x 7.0in x 3.5in (107mm x 178mm x 89mm)
Power Supply: 9.8in x 6.6in x 2.2in (249mm x 169mm x 57mm)
Computer Interface USB 2.0 / 1.1
Operating Systems Windows: XP, Vista, 7
  • Light Sources
  • Fiber Patch Cords
  • Fiber Sampling Probes
  • Fiber Sample Holders

Software

BWSpecTM is a spectral data acquisition software with a wide range of tools that are designed to perform complex measurements and calculations at the click of a button. It allows the user to choose between multiple data formats and offers optimization of scanning parameters, such as integration time. In addition to powerful data acquisition and data processing, other features include automatic dark removal, spectrum smoothing, and manual/auto baseline correction.

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