Mini-spectrometer - Hamamatsu Photonics

Mini-spectrometer
TM series
C11697MB
Trigger function and a high sensitivity
CMOS image sensor included
The C11697MB is a polychromator integrated with optical elements, an image sensor and a driver circuit. Light to be measured is guided into the entrance port of TM series through an optical fiber and the spectrum measured with the built-in image
sensor is output from the USB port to a PC for data acquisition. The C11697MB is a mini-spectrometer with a high-sensitivity
CMOS image sensor mounted on the optical system platform of the previous type C10083MD. The trigger function accepts
even short-time integration so emission spectra from pulsed light can be measured. The readout time is drastically reduced,
making the C11697MB ideal for LED test on industrial productions lines.
The C11697MB comes supplied with free evaluation software that allows setting measurement conditions, acquiring and
saving data, and displaying graphs. Original measurement software can be designed on an end-user’s side as DLL’s function
specification is disclosed.
Features
Applications
Internal high sensitivity CMOS image sensor
(rivaling that of a CCD)
Quality check on LED test line
Trigger function included
Measurement of pulsed light emission
High-speed readout (2 ms approx.)
Simultaneous charge integration type
Wavelength conversion factor*1 is recorded in internal memory.
*1: A conversion factor for converting the image sensor pixel number into a wavelength is recorded in the module. A calculation factor
for converting the A/D converted count into the input light intensity is not provided.
Optical characteristics
Parameter
Spectral response range
Spectral resolution
(FWHM)*2
Wavelength reproducibility*3
Wavelength temperature dependence
Spectral stray light*2 *4
Value
320 to 1000
Unit
nm
8 max.
nm
-0.2 to +0.2
-0.04 to +0.04
-33 max.
nm
nm/°C
dB
*2: Depends on the slit opening. Values were measured with the slit listed in the table “ Structure”.
*3: Measured under constant light input conditions
*4: When monochromatic light of 650 nm is input, spectral stray light is defined as the ratio of the count measured at the input
wavelength, to the count measured in a region of the input wavelength ±40 nm.
Electrical characteristics
Parameter
A/D conversion
Integration time
Interface
Consumption current of USB bus power
Specification
16
30 to 100000
USB 2.0
250
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Unit
bits
μs
mA
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C11697MB
Structure
Parameter
Dimensions (W × D × H)
Weight
Image sensor
Number of pixels
Slit (H × V)*5
NA*6
Connector for optical fiber
*5: Entrance slit aperture size
*6: Numeric aperture (solid angle)
Specification
94 × 90 × 55
470
High sensitivity CMOS linear image sensor S11639
2048
70 × 800
0.22
SMA905D
Unit
mm
g
pixels
μm
-
Absolute maximum ratings
Unit
Parameter
Value
°C
Operating temperature*7
+5 to +40
°C
Storage temperature*7
-20 to +70
*7: No condensation
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
5
Spectral resolution (nm)
Relative sensitivity (%)
80
60
40
20
0
300
(Typ. Ta=25 °C)
6
4
3
2
1
400
500
600
700
800
900
1000
Wavelength (nm)
0
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
1000
Wavelength (nm)
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Dark output vs. ambient temperature (typical example)
10000
Typical example of A/D output
Ideal value of A/D output
Difference between ideal value
and typical example
15
A/D output
10
5
1000
0
100
-5
-10
10
-15
1
0.1
-20
100
10
1
(Integration time 100 ms, low gain)
70000
A/D output (averaged over all pixels)
20
100000
Difference between ideal value and typical example (%)
Linearity (typical example)
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60000
50000
40000
30000
20000
10000
0
0
10
20
30
40
50
Ambient temperature (°C)
Integration time (ms)
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A/D output is the output with dark output is
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.
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A/D output is the sum of the sensor and circuit
offset outputs and the sensor dark output.
Optical component layout
TM series mini-spectrometers use a transmission holographic grating made of quartz and precision optical components arranged on a rugged
optical base, making it possible to deliver high throughput and highly accurate optical characteristics.
Input slit
Collimating mirror
Transmission grating
Focus mirror
Image sensor
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Connection example (transmission light measurement)
Light to be measured is guided into the entrance port of TM series through an optical fiber and the spectrum measured with the built-in
image sensor is output through the USB port to a PC for data acquisition. There are no moving parts inside the unit so stable measurements are obtained at all times. An optical fiber that guides light input from external sources allows a flexible measurement setup.
PC
UV-VIS fiber light source
(Deuterium lamp and Halogen lamp)
L10290
USB cable
Mini-spectrometer
Fiber
Quartz cell
(For holding liquid sample)
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Trigger operation mode
The C11697MB has trigger operation modes as shown below. These operation modes can be selected on the evaluation software that comes with
the C11697MB.
(1) Data measurement at software trigger input (asynchronous)
(2) Data measurement at software trigger input (synchronous)
This mode acquires digital data that is first converted after a software
trigger input from a PC.
This mode starts sensor operation (integration) after a software trigger
input from a 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
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(3) Data measurement at external trigger input (asynchronous)
(4) Data measurement at external trigger input (synchronous)
This mode acquires digital data that is first converted after the edge
(rising or falling edge selectable) of an external trigger input to the
external trigger terminal.
This mode starts sensor operation (integration) at the edge (rising
or falling edge selectable) of an external trigger input to the external
trigger terminal, and acquires digital data.
Trigger input
(at falling edge)
Trigger input
(for falling edge)
Measurement period
Measurement cycle
Charge integration
Charge integration
Charge readout
(A/D conversion)
Charge readout
(A/D conversion)
Digital data
Digital data
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(5) Measurement by external trigger input level (asynchronous)
(6) Measurement by external trigger input level (synchronous)
This mode acquires digital data when an external trigger (high or low
level selectable) is input to the external trigger terminal.
This mode starts sensor operation (integration) when an external
trigger (high or low level selectable) is input to the external trigger
terminal, and acquires digital data.
Trigger input
(for high level)
Trigger input
(for low level)
Measurement cycle
Charge integration
Measurement cycle
Charge readout
(A/D conversion)
Charge integration
Charge readout
(A/D conversion)
Digital data
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In either of the modes (1) to (6), the input trigger is ignored if the trigger input interval is shorter than the mini-spectrometer measurement
period.
(7) Trigger signal output
An integration start timing (pulse width: 10 μs) can be output from the
external trigger terminal. (trigger output edge: rising or falling edge
selectable)
Measurement cycle
Charge integration
Charge readout
(A/D conversion)
Digital data
Trigger input
(for rising edge)
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C11697MB
Evaluation software package (supplied with unit)
Installing the evaluation software (SpecEvaluationUSB2.exe)*8 into
your PC allows running the following basic tasks:
· Measurement data acquisition and save
· Measurement condition setup
· Module information acquisition
(wavelength conversion factor, polychromator type, etc.)
· Graphic display
· Arithmetic function
Pixel number to wavelength conversion
Comparison calculation with reference data
(transmittance, reflectance)
Dark subtraction
Gaussian approximation
(peak position and count, FWHM)
Note: Up to 8 mini-spectrometers can be connected and used with one PC.
*8: Compatible OS: Microsoft® Windows® 7 Professional SP1 (32-bit)*9
Microsoft® Windows® 7 Professional SP1 (64-bit)*9
DLL for controlling hardware is also provided.
You can develop your own measurement programs by using a following software development environment.
Microsoft® Visual Studio® 2008 (SP1) Visual C++® *9
Microsoft® Visual Studio® 2008 (SP1) Visual Basic® *9
*9: Microsoft, Windows, Visual Studio, Visual C++ and Visual Basic are either registerd trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.
Measurement example
Measurement of visible LED
45000
40000
Blue
35000
Red
A/D count
30000
Green
25000
20000
15000
10000
5000
0
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
1000
Wavelength (nm)
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Dimensional outline (unit: mm)
94
17 ± 0.2
30.5
90
55
15.5 40 ± 0.2
(2 ×) M3 tap depth 5
from back side
Tolerance unless otherwise noted: ±0.5
Weight: 470 g
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Accessories
· USB cable
· Dedicated software (evaluation software, sample software, DLL)
Options (sold separately)
· Optical fiber for light input
Type no.
Product name
Core diameter (μm)
A9762-01
Fiber for UV/visible range
(resistance to UV)
600
Specification
NA=0.22, length 1.5 m,
connectorized SMA905D
at both ends
· Coaxial cable for external trigger input A10670
ϕ14.5
Dimensional outline (unit: mm)
ϕ6.4
Cable length: 1.5 m
Cable specification: 1.5QEV
26.0
LEMO connector
FFA.00.250 (made by LEMO)
31.7
BNC connector
BNC-P-1.5 (40) (made by HIROSE or equivalent)
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Mini-spectrometer/micro-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
C11007MA
C11008MA
Back-thinned type
CCD image sensor
CMOS linear
image sensor
8
3
200 to 400
1*
5
(λ=550 to 900 nm)
500 to 1100
500 to 600
0.3*
0.3*
790 to 920
High-sensitivity
CMOS linear
image sensor
Back-thinned type
CCD image sensor
IR-enhanced
back-thinned type
CCD image sensor
Back-thinned type
CCD image sensor
Mini-spectrometer
TG series
TG2-NIR
Mini- spectrometer
RC series
C11118GA
Image sensor
8
(λ=320 to 900 nm) Back-thinned type
CCD image sensor
1*
(λ=320 to 900 nm)
CMOS linear
8
image sensor
320 to 1000
TG-RAMAN-I
High resolution
C11714CA
C9914GB
1*
6
TG-SWNIR-CCD-II
IR-enhanced
TG-RAMAN-II
High resolution
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
RC-VIS-MOS
340 to 780
Spectrometer module
RC-SWNIR-MOS
640 to 1050
Spectrometer module
8
InGaAs linear
image sensor
20
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
* Typ.
Installation into mobile measurement 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
Installation into mobile measurement equipment (ultra-compact)
C11708MA
C12666MA
Microspectrometer
C10988MA-01
Type
Mini- spectrometer
MS series
Type no.
MS-VIS-MOS
Spectrometer head
MS-SWNIR-MOS
Spectrometer head
Spectrometer head
200
400
600
Spectral response range (nm)
800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 2200 2400 2600
340 to 750
640 to 1050
340 to 780
14
20
15
CMOS linear
image sensor
CMOS linear
image sensor
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Mini-spectrometer
TM series
C11697MB
Related information
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Precautions
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Technical information
∙ Mini-spectrometers/Technical information
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