C12CA/C13CA series High sensitivity type (integrated with backthinned type CCD ) mini-spectrometers are polychromators integrated with optical elements, an and a driver circuit. Light to be measured is guided into the entrance port of through an optical fiber and the spectrum measured with the built-in is output from the USB port to a PC for data acquisition. They are high sensitivity mini-spectrometers employing a back-thinned type CCD. Their sensitivity is about two orders of magnitudes higher than CMOS type making even more ideal for low-light-level measurement. The C12CAH and C13CAH are high resolution type (spectral resolution: 1 nm Typ.). 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 Integrated with back-thinned type CCD : Sensitivity is about two orders of magnitude higher than CMOS type. : 1 nm (C12CAH, C13CAH) Variable spectral resolution by selecting slit width and NA 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 Low-light-level measurement such as fluorescence measurement Semiconductor process control Evaluation of light source characteristics such as LED *1: A conversion factor for converting the 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 s Selection Guide for details on external triggers. Comparison of CCD type and CMOS type Output comparison (relative value) Measurable optical power entering optical fiber 1 1 C12CA (CCD type) C12CAH (CCD type) C12MD (CMOS type) C13CA (CCD type) C13CAH (CCD type) C13MD (CMOS type) C12CA (CCD type) 1 C12MD (CMOS type) Relative sensitivity * 1-1 1-2 1-3 1-14 1-12 1-1 1-1 - Light power * (W) * Fiber core diameter: μm, assuming no attenuation in optical fiber KACCB14EB 1-4 1-5 2 3 4 5 7 9 1 * A/D count when constant light level enters optical fiber (Fiber core diameter: μm, assuming no attenuation in optical fiber) KACCB1EB www.hamamatsu.com 1
C12CA/C13CA series Optical characteristics Parameter TM-UV/VIS-CCD TM-VIS/NIR-CCD C12CA C12CAH C13CA C13CAH Unit Spectral response range 2 to 32 to 1 nm Spectral resolution (FWHM)* 3 max. 1 typ. * 4 max. 1* 4 typ. nm Wavelength reproducibility* 5 -.2 to +.2 nm Wavelength temperature dependence -.4 to +.4 nm/ C Spectral stray light* 3 * -33 max. -3 max. db *3: Depends on the slit opening. Values were measured with the slit listed in the table Structure / Absolute maximum ratings. *4: λ=32 to 9 nm *5: Measured under constant light input conditions *: When monochromatic light of the following wavelengths 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 ±4 nm. C12CA/C12CAH: 5 nm, C13CA/C13CAH: 5 nm Electrical characteristics Parameter Specification Unit A/D conversion 1 bits Integration time 1 to 1 ms Interface USB 1.1 - USB bus power current consumption 1 max. ma External power supply 5 V Consumption current of external power supply. max. A Structure / Absolute maximum ratings Parameter Specification Unit Dimensions (W D H) 95 92 7 mm Weight 5 g Image sensor Back-thinned type CCD (S142-11-1) - Number of pixels 24 pixels Slit* 7 (H V) 7 1 1 7 1 1 μm NA*.22.11.22.11 - Connector for optical fiber SMA95D - Operating temperature* 9 +5 to +4 C Storage temperature* 9-2 to +7 C *7: Entrance slit aperture size *: Numeric aperture (solid angle) *9: 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. Product line-up includes the following models. Spectral resolution of each model differs according to the slit width and NA. Type no. Spectral response range 2 to nm Spectral response range 32 to 1 nm NA Slit width C12CA-22 C13CA-22.22 2 μm C12CA-21 C13CA-21.22 1 μm C12CA C13CA.22 7 μm C12CA-25 C13CA-25.22 5 μm C12CA-15 C13CA-15.11 5 μm C12CA-125 C13CA-125.11 25 μm C12CAH C13CAH.11 1 μm 2
C12CA/C13CA series Spectral resolution vs. wavelength C12CA series C13CA series 9 14 Spectral resolution (nm) 7 5 4 3 2 C12CA C12CA-22 C12CA-21 C12CA-25 C12CA-15 Spectral resolution (nm) 12 1 4 C13CA-25 C13CA-22 C13CA-21 C13CA C13CA-15 1 C12CAH C12CA-125 2 3 4 5 7 2 C13CAH C13CA-125 3 4 5 7 9 1 KACCB194EA KACCB195EA Output characteristics C12CA series C13CA series 1 C12CA-22 1 C13CA-22 C12CA C12CA-21 C13CA-21 Relative sensitivity (%) 4 C12CA-25 C12CA-15 C12CA-125 Relative sensitivity (%) 4 C13CA-25 C13CA-15 C13CA-125 C13CA 2 2 C12CAH 2 3 4 5 7 KACCB19EA C13CAH 3 4 5 7 9 1 KACCB197EA 3
C12CA/C13CA series Linearity (typical example) Dark output vs. ambient temperature (typical example) A/D output 1 1 1 1 1 1 Typical example of A/D output Ideal value of A/D output Difference between ideal value and typical example 1 1 1 4 2-2 -4 - - -1 1 Difference between ideal value and typical example (%) A/D output (averaged over all pixels) (Integration time 1 s) 7 5 4 3 2 1 1 2 3 4 5 Integration time (ms) Ambient temperature ( C) KACCB235EA KACCB237EA 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. A/D output is the sum of the sensor and circuit offset outputs and the sensor dark output. Optical component layout 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 Transmission grating Collimating mirror Focus mirror Image sensor KACCC27EA 4
C12CA/C13CA series Connection example (transmission light measurement) Light to be measured is guided into the entrance port of through an optical fiber and the spectrum measured with the built-in 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 (Accessories) PC VIS fiber light source (Deuterium lamp and Halogen lamp) L129 USB cable FIBER Quartz cell (For holding liquid sample) KACCC317EB Evaluation software package (supplied with unit) Installing the evaluation software package (Spec Evaluation.exe)* 1 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. *1: Compatible OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional SP1 (32-bit, 4-bit) Microsoft Windows Professional (32-bit, 4-bit) Microsoft Windows 1 Professional (32-bit, 4-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 2 (SP1) Visual C++ Microsoft Visual Studio 2 (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
C12CA/C13CA series Measurement example (C13CA) Fluorescence measurement of quinine solution (1 ppm) 25 2 A/D count 15 1 5 3 4 5 7 9 1 KACCB145EA Dimensional outline (unit: mm) 95 +2. 17 ±.2 31 (2 ) M3 tap depth 5 from back side 7 17 4 ±.2 92 +2. Tolerance unless otherwise noted: ±.5 Weight: 5 g KACCA1EF
C12CA/C13CA series 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) Specification A972-1 Fiber for UV/visible range (resistance to UV) C12CA series (TM-UV/VIS-CCD) C13CA series (TM-VIS/NIR-CCD) NA=.22, length 1.5 m, connectorized SMA95D at both ends Coaxial cable for external trigger input A17 Dimensional outline (unit: mm) ϕ.4 Cable length: 1.5 m Cable specification: 1.5QEV ϕ14.5 2. 31.7 LEMO connector FFA..25 (made by LEMO) BNC connector BNC-P-1.5 (4) (made by HIROSE or equivalent) KACCA22EB 7
C12CA/C13CA series lineup Type no. C12CA C12CAH C12MD C13CA C13CAH C13MD C1197MB C944CA C944CAH C945CB C11713CA C11714CB C1142GA C9913GC C9914GB C1111GA TG series TG series Type TM-UV/VIS-CCD High sensitivity TM-UV/VIS-CCD TM-UV/VIS-MOS Wide dynamic range TM-VIS/NIR-CCD High sensitivity TM-VIS/NIR-CCD TM-VIS/NIR-MOS Wide dynamic range TM-VIS/NIR-MOS-II Trigger-compatible TG-UV-CCD High sensitivity TG-UV-CCD TG-SWNIR-CCD-II TG-RAMAN-I TG-RAMAN-II TG2-NIR Non-cooled type TG-cooled NIR-I Low noise (cooled type) TG-cooled NIR-II Low noise (cooled type) TG-cooled NIR-III Low noise (cooled type) Spectral response range (nm) 2 4 1 12 14 1 1 2 22 24 2 2 to 4 2 to 32 to 1 5 to 11 5 to 79 to 92 9 to 17 11 to 22 9 to 255 Spectral resolution max. (nm) 1* 3 1* 5 (λ=55 to 9 nm).3*.3* 7 7 2 Image sensor Back-thinned CCD (λ=32 to 9 nm) Back-thinned CCD 1* (λ=32 to 9 nm) High-sensitivity CMOS linear Back-thinned CCD back-thinned CCD Back-thinned CCD back-thinned CCD InGaAs linear C1353MA C1354MA C13555MA C117MA C11MA * Typ. TF series RC series TF-SWIR-MOS-II Compact, thin case TF-RAMAN Compact, thin case TF-VIS-MOS-II Compact, thin case RC-VIS-MOS Spectrometer module RC-SWNIR-MOS Spectrometer module 5 to 11 79 to 92 34 to 3 34 to 7 4 to 15 3.5.4* 3 9 High-sensitivity For installation into mobile measuring equipment Type no. C119MA C111MA RC series Type RC-VIS-MOS RC-SWNIR-MOS Spectral response range (nm) 2 4 1 12 14 1 1 2 22 24 2 34 to 7 4 to 15 Spectral resolution max. (nm) 9 Image sensor For installation into mobile measuring equipment (ultra-compact) Type no. C117MA C12MA C12MA MS series Microspectrometer Type MS-SWNIR-MOS Spectral response range (nm) 2 4 1 12 14 1 1 2 22 24 2 34 to 7 34 to 5 4 to 15 Spectral resolution max. (nm) 2 15 15 Image sensor High-sensitivity
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