Mini-spectrometer TF series C13053MA Compact and thin, built-in high-sensitivity CMOS image sensor The mini-spectrometer TF series is a polychromator provided in a compact, thin case that houses optical elements, image sensor, and driver circuit. Spectrum data can be acquired by guiding measurement light into a mini-spectrometer through an optical fiber and transferring the measured results to a PC via the USB connection. The incorporation of a high-sensitivity CMOS image sensor maintains high sensitivity equivalent to that of a CCD and achieves low power consumption. Moreover, the trigger function that can be also used for short-term integration enables spectroscopic measurement of pulse emissions. The product includes free evaluation software with functions for setting measurement conditions, acquiring and saving data, drawing graphs, and so on. Furthermore, the DLL function specifications are disclosed, so users can create their original measurement software programs. Features Applications Compact, thin case Sugar content and acidity detection of foods High-sensitivity CMOS image sensor built in (high sensitivity equivalent to that of a CCD) With a trigger function Plastic sorting Thickness gauge High throughput using quartz transmission grating Highly accurate optical characteristics External power supply not necessary (USB bus powered) Installable in equipment Stores wavelength conversion factor*1 in internal memory *1: A conversion factor for converting the image sensor pixel number into a wavelength. A calculation factor for converting the A/D converted count into the input light level is not provided. Optical characteristics Parameter Spectral response range Typ. Spectral resolution (FWHM)*2 Max. Wavelength reproducibility*3 Wavelength temperature dependence Spectral stray light*2 *4 Specification 500 to 1100 2.5 3.5 -0.4 to +0.4 -0.04 to +0.04 -33 max. Unit nm nm nm nm/°C dB *2: When the slit in the table in “ Structure” is used. The spectral resolution depends on the slit. *3: Measured under constant light input conditions *4: The ratio of the count measured when an 800 nm light is input to the count measured when an 800 ± 40 nm light is input. Electrical characteristics Parameter A/D conversion Integration time Interface USB bus power current consumption Typ. Max. Specification 16 11 to 100000 USB 2.0 220 250 www.hamamatsu.com Unit bit μs mA 1 Mini-spectrometer TF series C13053MA Structure Parameter Dimensions (W × D × H) Weight Image sensor Number of pixels Slit*5 (H × V) NA*6 Connector for optical fiber Specification 80 × 60 × 12 88 High-sensitivity CMOS linear image sensor 512 25 × 250 0.22 SMA905 Unit mm g pixels μm - Value +5 to +50 -20 to +70 Unit °C °C *5: Input slit aperture size *6: Numeric aperture (solid angle) Absolute maximum ratings Parameter Operating temperature*7 Storage temperature*7 *7: No dew condensation When there is a temperature difference between a product and the surrounding area in high humidity environment, dew condensation may occur on the product surface. Dew condensation on the product may cause deterioration in characteristics and reliability. Note: Exceeding the absolute maximum ratings even momentarily may cause a drop in product quality. Always be sure to use the product within the absolute maximum ratings. Spectral response Spectral resolution vs. wavelength (Typ. Ta=25 °C) 100 (Typ. Ta=25 °C) 4 90 Spectral resolution (nm) Relative sensitivity (%) 80 70 60 50 40 30 3 2 1 20 10 0 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 0 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 Wavelength (nm) Wavelength (nm) KACCB0361EB KACCB0362EB 2 TF series 20 100000 15 10000 A/D output 10 5 1000 0 100 -5 -10 10 1 0.1 Typical example of A/D output Ideal A/D output Difference between ideal value and typical example 1 10 -15 -20 100 C13053MA Dark output vs. temperature (typical example) (Integration time=100 ms) 60000 A/D output (averaged over all pixels) Linearity (typical example) Difference between ideal value and typical example (%) Mini-spectrometer 50000 40000 30000 20000 10000 0 0 10 20 30 40 50 Ambient temperature (°C) Integration time (ms) KACCB0369EA KACCB0370EB A/D output is the output with dark output subtracted when light is input. The difference between the ideal value and typical example contains a measurement error. The smaller the A/D output, the larger the measurement error. A/D output is the sum of the sensor and circuit offset outputs and the sensor dark output. Optical component layout The mini-spectrometer TF series employs a transmission holographic grating made of quartz and an optical system arranged on a robust optical base to produce high throughput and highly accurate optical characteristics. Focus lens Transmission grating Image sensor Collimating lens Input slit KACCC0256EA 3 Mini-spectrometer TF series C13053MA Connection example (transmitted light measurement) Spectrum data can be acquired by guiding measurement light into a mini-spectrometer through an optical fiber and transferring the measured results to a PC via the USB connection. Since there are no moving parts inside the device, constantly stable measurements can be expected. Moreover, the optical guiding section uses an optical fiber making connection to the measured object flexible. PC UV-visible fiber light source (deuterium lamp + halogen lamp) L10290 USB cable Mini-spectrometer Fiber Quartz cell (for holding liquid sample) KACCC0767EA Trigger operation modes In the C13053MA, the following trigger operation modes are available. You can switch between these modes from the evaluation software supplied with the C13053MA. (1) Asynchronous data measurement at software trigger input (2) Synchronous data measurement at software trigger input The first piece of digital data that is converted after a software trigger is applied from the PC is acquired. Sensor operation (integration) starts when a software trigger is applied from the PC. Software trigger Software trigger Software trigger Measurement cycle Software trigger Measurement cycle Charge integration Charge integration Charge readout (A/D conversion) Charge readout (A/D conversion) Digital data Digital data KACCC0503EC KACCC0505EB 4 Mini-spectrometer TF series C13053MA (3) Asynchronous data measurement at external trigger input (4) Synchronous data measurement at external trigger input The first piece of digital data that is converted after an external trigger edge (rising or falling edge can be specified) is applied to the external trigger terminal is acquired. Sensor operation (integration) starts when an external trigger edge (rising or falling edge can be specified) is applied to the external trigger terminal, and then the digital data is acquired. Trigger input (for falling edge) Trigger input (for falling edge) Measurement cycle Measurement cycle Charge integration Charge integration Charge readout (A/D conversion) Charge readout (A/D conversion) Digital data Digital data KACCC0568EA KACCC0569EA (5) Asynchronous data measurement at external trigger input level (6) Synchronous data measurement at external trigger input level Digital data is acquired when an external trigger (high level or low level can be specified) is applied to the external trigger terminal. Sensor operation (integration) starts when a trigger (high level or low level can be specified) is applied to the external trigger terminal, and then the digital data is acquired. Trigger input (for high level) Trigger input (for low level) Measurement cycle Measurement cycle Charge integration Charge integration Charge readout (A/D conversion) Charge readout (A/D conversion) Digital data Digital data KACCC0504EB KACCC0506EB In any of the modes 1 to 6, if the trigger input cycle is shorter than the measurement cycle of the spectrometer, the input trigger is ignored. (7) External trigger signal output The start timing (pulse width: 10 μs) of integration can be output from the external trigger terminal (trigger output edge: rising or falling edge can be specified). Measurement cycle Charge integration Charge readout (A/D conversion) Digital data Trigger input (for rising edge) KACCC0507EC 5 Mini-spectrometer TF series C13053MA Evaluation software (accessory) By installing the evaluation software (SpecEvaluationUSB2.exe)*8 into a PC, you can perform the following basic operations. · Acquire and save measured data · Set measurement conditions · Module information acquisition (wavelength conversion factor, mini-spectrometer type, etc.) · Display graphs · Arithmetic functions Pixel number to wavelength conversion Calculation in comparison with reference data (transmittance, reflectance) Dark subtraction Gaussian approximation (peak position and count, FWHM) Note: Up to eight mini-spectrometers can be connected to a single PC. *8: Compatible OS Microsoft® Windows® 7 Professional SP1 (32-bit, 64-bit) Microsoft® Windows® 8 Professional (32-bit, 64-bit) A DLL for controlling the hardware is available. Users can develop original measurement programs using the following development platform. Microsoft® Visual Studio® 2008 (SP1) Visual C++® Microsoft® Visual Studio® 2008 (SP1) Visual Basic® Note: Microsoft, Windows, Visual Studio, Visual C++, and Visual Basic are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Dimensional outline (unit: mm) Trigger connector 75.0 (4 ×) M3 tap depth 6 55.0 35.0 60.0 80.0 Micro USB SMA connector 8.5 12.0 Tolerance unless otherwise noted: ±0.5 Weight: 88 g KACCA0355EA 6 Mini-spectrometer TF series C13053MA Accessories · · USB cable Dedicated software (evaluation software, sample software, DLL) Options (sold separately) · Input optical fiber Type no. Core diameter (μm) Product name A9762-01 600 Fiber for visible/near infrared range A9763-05 · 400 Specification NA=0.22, length=1.5 m, low cost With SMA905D connector on each end NA=0.22, length=1.5 m, small bending radius at fiber section With SMA905D connector on each end Coaxial cable for external trigger input A12763 Dimensional outline (unit: mm) 1500 +50 0 1.5C-QEW MMCX-P-178B/U (40) BNC-J-178/U KACCA0358EA 7 Mini-spectrometer TF series C13053MA Mini-spectrometer lineup Type no. Type C10082CAH TM-UV/VIS-CCD High resolution C10082MD C10083CA C10083CAH Mini-spectrometer TM series C10082CA TM-UV/VIS-CCD High sensitivity TM-VIS/NIR-MOS-II Trigger-compatible Mini-spectrometer TG series TG-UV-CCD High resolution C11482GA Non-cooled type C13053MA C13054MA C13555MA C11007MA C11008MA Back-thinned CCD image sensor CMOS linear image sensor 3 200 to 400 1* 500 to 1100 500 to 600 790 to 920 Back-thinned CCD image sensor 5 (λ=550 to 900 nm) IR-enhanced back-thinned CCD image sensor 0.3* Back-thinned CCD image sensor 0.3* IR-enhanced back-thinned CCD image sensor Mini-spectrometer TG series TG2-NIR Mini-spectrometer Mini-spectrometer RC series TF series C11118GA Image sensor 8 (λ=320 to 900 nm) Back-thinned CCD image sensor 1* (λ=320 to 900 nm) CMOS linear 8 image sensor High-sensitivity CMOS 8 linear image sensor 320 to 1000 TG-RAMAN-I High resolution TG-RAMAN-II High resolution C9914GB 1* 6 TG-SWNIR-CCD-II IR-enhanced C11714CB C9913GC 200 to 800 TG-UV-CCD High sensitivity C9404CA Spectral resolution max. (nm) 6 TM-VIS/NIR-CCD High resolution C11697MB C11713CA Spectral response range (nm) 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 2200 2400 2600 600 TM-VIS/NIR-CCD High sensitivity TM-VIS/NIR-MOS Wide dynamic range C9405CB 400 TM-UV/VIS-MOS Wide dynamic range C10083MD C9404CAH 200 7 900 to 1700 TG-cooled NIR-I Low noise (cooled type) 7 TG-cooled NIR-II Low noise (cooled type) 1100 to 2200 TG-cooled NIR-III Low noise (cooled type) 900 to 2550 TF-SWIR-MOS-II 500 to 1100 Compact, thin case TF-RAMAN 790 to 920 Compact, thin case TF-VIS-MOS-II 340 to 830 Compact, thin case RC-VIS-MOS 340 to 780 Spectrometer module RC-SWNIR-MOS 640 to 1050 Spectrometer module 8 InGaAs linear image sensor 20 3.5 0.4* High-sensitivity CMOS linear image sensor 3 9 CMOS linear image sensor 8 IR-enhanced CMOS linear image sensor Spectral resolution max. (nm) Image sensor 9 CMOS linear image sensor 8 IR-enhanced CMOS linear image sensor Spectral resolution max. (nm) Image sensor 20 CMOS linear image sensor 15 CMOS linear image sensor 15 High-sensitivity CMOS linear image sensor * Typ. For installation into mobile measuring equipment C11009MA C11010MA Type Mini-spectrometer RC series Type no. 200 RC-VIS-MOS 400 Spectral response range (nm) 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 2200 2400 2600 600 340 to 780 Spectrometer head RC-SWNIR-MOS 640 to 1050 Spectrometer head For installation into mobile measuring equipment (ultra-compact) C11708MA C12666MA C12880MA Type MicroMini-spectrometer spectrometer MS series Type no. MS-SWNIR-MOS Spectrometer head Spectrometer head Spectrometer head 200 400 600 Spectral response range (nm) 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 2200 2400 2600 640 to 1050 340 to 780 340 to 850 8 Mini-spectrometer TF series C13053MA Related information www.hamamatsu.com/sp/ssd/doc_en.html Precautions · Disclaimer · Mini-spectrometers Technical information · Mini-spectrometers Information described in this material is current as of May, 2016. Product specifications are subject to change without prior notice due to improvements or other reasons. This document has been carefully prepared and the information contained is believed to be accurate. In rare cases, however, there may be inaccuracies such as text errors. Before using these products, always contact us for the delivery specification sheet to check the latest specifications. 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