c9404ca etc kacc1131e

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.
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Unit
bit
ms
mA
V
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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)
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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)
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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.
Focus lens
Transmission grating
Image sensor
Collimating lens
Input slit
KACCC0256EA
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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)
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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.
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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
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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
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Mini-spectrometers
TG series
C9404CA, C9404CAH
Related information
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Precautions
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∙ Mini-spectrometers
Technical information
∙ Mini-spectrometers
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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
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Cat. No. KACC1131E10 Oct. 2015 DN
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