Mini-spectrometers TG series C9404CA C9404CAH High sensitivity type (integrated with backthinned type CCD image sensor) TG series mini-spectrometers are polychromators 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 C9404CA and C9404CAH are high sensitivity mini-spectrometers employing a back-thinned type CCD image sensor. Their sensitivity is about two orders of magnitude higher than CMOS types making them even more ideal for low-light-level measurement. The C9404CAH is high resolution type (resolution: 1 nm Typ.). Their products come supplied with 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 Integrated with back-thinned type CCD image sensor: Sensitivity is about two orders of magnitude higher than CMOS types. Low-light-level measurement such as fluorescence measurement Evaluation of light source characteristics such as UV light source High resolution 1 nm (C9404CAH) High throughput due to transmission grating made of quartz Easy to install into equipment Wavelength conversion factor*1 is recorded in internal memory Supprts external trigger input*2 *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. *2: Coaxial cable for external trigger input is sold separately. Refer to the “Mini-spectrometers Selection Guide” for details on external triggers. Optical characteristics Parameter Spectral response range Spectral resolution (FWHM)*3 Wavelength reproducibility*4 Wavelength temperature dependence Spectral stray light*3 *5 TG-UV-CCD C9404CA C9404CAH 200 to 400 3 max. 1 typ. -0.1 to +0.1 -0.02 to +0.02 -35 max. Unit nm nm nm nm/°C dB *3: Depends on the slit opening. Values were measured with the slit listed in the table “ Structure”. *4: Measured under constant light input conditions *5: When monochromatic light of 300 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 ±20 nm. Electrical characteristics Parameter A/D conversion Integration time Interface USB bus power current consumption External power supply Specification 16 10 to 10000 USB 1.1 150 max. 5 www.hamamatsu.com Unit bit ms mA V 1 Mini-spectrometers TG series C9404CA, C9404CAH Structure Parameter Dimensions (W × D × H) Weight Image sensor Number of pixels Slit*6 (H × V) NA*7 Connector for optical fiber C9404CA C9404CAH 125.7 × 115.7 × 75 670 Back-thinned type CCD image sensor (S10420-1006-01) 1024 140 × 500 10 × 1000 0.11 SMA905D Unit mm g pixels μm - *6: Entrance slit aperture size *7: Numeric aperture (solid angle) Absolute maximum ratings Parameter Operating temperature*8 Storage temperature*8 C9404CA C9404CAH Unit °C °C +5 to +40 -20 to +70 *8: 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. Linearity (typical example) (Typ. Ta=25 °C) 5 100000 4 8 6 10000 4 3 C9404CA (Slit width 140 μm, NA 0.11) A/D output Spectral resolution (nm) 10 Typical example of A/D output Ideal value of A/D output Difference between ideal value and typical example 2 2 1000 0 -2 -4 100 -6 1 C9404CAH (Slit width 10 μm, NA 0.11) 0 200 300 -8 400 Wavelength (nm) 10 10 100 1000 -10 10000 Integration time (ms) KACCB0160EC KACCB0236EB 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. 2 Difference between ideal value and typical example (%) Spectral resolution vs. wavelength Mini-spectrometers TG series C9404CA, C9404CAH Dark output vs. ambient temperature (typical example) (Integration time 1 s) A/D output (averaged over all pixels) 70000 60000 50000 40000 30000 20000 10000 0 0 10 20 30 40 50 Ambient temperature (°C) KACCB0238EB 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. Focus lens Transmission grating Image sensor Collimating lens Input slit KACCC0256EA 3 Mini-spectrometers TG series C9404CA, C9404CAH 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. AC adapter Minispectrometer UV-VIS fiber light source (Deuterium lamp and Halogen lamp) L10290 PC USB cable Fiber Quartz cell (For holding liquid sample) KACCC0355EA Measurement example Line spectra from low-pressure mercuy lamp 100000 A/D counts 10000 C9404CA 1000 C9404CAH 100 10 200 250 300 350 400 Wavelength (nm) KACCB0166EA 4 Mini-spectrometers TG series C9404CA, C9404CAH Evaluation software package (supplied with unit) Installing the evaluation software package (Spec Evaluation.exe)*9 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 operation Pixel number to wavelength conversion Comparison calculation with reference data (transmittance, reflectance) Dark subtraction Gaussian approximation (peak position and count, FWHM) Note: · Two or more mini-spectrometers can be connected and used with one PC simultaneously. · The external trigger input function does not work with the evaluation software. If using an external trigger input or designing original application software, the user software must be configured to support that function. *9: Compatible OS: Microsoft® Windows® 7 Professional SP1 (32-bit, 64-bit) Microsoft® Windows® 8 Professional (32-bit, 64-bit) 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++® Microsoft® Visual Studio® 2008 (SP1) Visual Basic® Note: 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. 5 Mini-spectrometers TG series C9404CA, C9404CAH Dimensional outline (unit: mm) 125.7 35 20 ± 0.2 75.0 20 45 ± 0.2 115.7 (2 ×) M3 tap depth 5 (from backside) Tolerance unless otherwise noted: ±0.5 Weight: 670 g KACCA0202EC Accessories · USB cable · Dedicated software (evaluation software, sample software, DLL) · AC adapter (for power supply) Options (sold separately) · Optical fiber for light input Type no. Product name Applicable mini-spectrometer Core diameter (μm) A9762-01 Fiber for UV/visible range (resistance to UV) C9404CA (TG-UV-CCD) C9404CAH (TG-UV-CCD) 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) KACCA0220EB 6 Mini-spectrometers TG series C9404CA, C9404CAH Mini-spectrometer lineup Type no. Type TM-UV/VIS-CCD High sensitivity C10082CAH TM-UV/VIS-CCD High resolution C10082MD C10083CA C10083CAH Mini-spectrometer TM series C10082CA TM-VIS/NIR-MOS-II Trigger-compatible Mini-spectrometer TG series TG-UV-CCD High resolution C11482GA Non-cooled type C13053MA C13054MA 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 FT 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 FT-SWIR-MOS-II 500 to 1100 Compact, thin case FT2-RAMAN 790 to 920 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 0.4* High-sensitivity CMOS linear image sensor 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 3.5 * 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 7 Mini-spectrometers TG series C9404CA, C9404CAH Related information http://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 October, 2015. 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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