Select a Spectrometer:

  • Miniature Spectrometer quest U
  • Miniature Spectrometer quest X
  • Miniature Spectrometer Glacier X
  • Miniature Spectrometer Glacier X for Raman
  • Miniature Spectrometer Glacier X for Fluorescence
  • Miniature Spectrometer Glacier T for Raman

Quest™ U Spectrometer Series

High Performance Low Stray Light CCD Spectrometer

The Quest™ U is a linear CCD array spectrometer optimized for UV performance using a low straylight optical bench. It features a 2048 element detector, built-in 16-bit digitizer, USB 2.0 interface with a > 2.0 MHz readout speed, and external trigger. The Quest™ U is also temperature compensated, which greatly reduces the thermal drift to ~15 counts/ °C. This decreases baseline drift and sustains the dynamic range.

The Quest™ U is available in two standard spectral configurations; 200nm - 400nm and 200nm - 850nm. Custom con gurations and RS232 communication interface are available for OEM applications.

Features:

  • Thermal Drift ~15 Counts/°C (Typical)
  • Low Stray UV Light
  • UV and UV / NIR Standard
  • < 0.4nm Spectral Resolution
  • 16-bit Digitizer
  • 1ms Minimum Integration Time
  • >2.0 MHz Readout Speed
  • Plug-and-play USB 2.0
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Quest™ X Spectrometer Series

Compact High Performance, CCD Spectrometer

The Quest™ X is a linear CCD array spectrometer optimized for UV performance using a low straylight optical bench. It features a 2048 element detector, built-in 16-bit digitizer, USB 2.0 interface with a > 2.0 MHz readout speed, and external trigger. The Quest™ X is also temperature compensated, which greatly reduces the thermal drift to ~15 counts/°C. This decreases baseline drift and sustains the dynamic range.

The Quest™ X is ideal for most UV, Vis, and NIR applications with spectral con gurations from 200nm to 1050nm and resolutions between 0.5nm and 4.0nm. Custom con gurations and RS232 communication interface are available for OEM applications.

Features:

  • Thermal Drift ~15 Counts/°C (Typical)
  • UV - NIR (200nm - 1050nm)
  • < 0.5nm Spectral Resolution
  • 16-bit Digitizer
  • 1ms Minimum Integration Time
  • >2.0 MHz Readout Speed
  • Plug-and-play USB 2.0
Go to the quest X product page

Glacier™ X Spectrometer Series

Compact High Performance TE Cooled CCD Spectrometer

The Glacier™ X is a TE Cooled linear CCD array spectrometer. It features a 2048 element detector, built-in 16-bit digitizer, and USB 2.0 interface. Compared to noncooled CCD spectrometers, the Glacier™ X offers higher dynamic range, significantly reduced dark counts, and superior long-term operation stability, making it ideal for low light level detection and long-term monitoring applications.

The Glacier™ X is ideal for most UV, Vis, and NIR applications with spectral con gurations from 200nm to 1050nm and resolutions between 0.2nm and 4.5nm. Custom configurations and application support are available for OEM applications.

Features:

  • UV - NIR Ranges
  • < 0.2nm Resolution
  • TE Cooled / Regulated
  • 16-bit Digitizer
  • 500 kHz Readout Speed
  • Plug-and-play USB 2.0
  • OEM Version Available
Go to the Glacier X product page

Glacier™ X Preconfigured Spectrometer for Raman Applications

TE Cooled CCD Array Spectrometer for Raman Spectroscopy

The Glacier™ X series is a high performance, Thermoelectric Cooled (TEC) linear CCD array spectrometer solution. Equipped with 2048 elements, built-in 16-bit digitizer, and high-speed USB 2.0 interface, this TE Cooled spectrometer will continuously deliver optimized high throughput results.
The Glacier™ X is the smallest TE cooled spectrometer on the market and is ideal for low light level applications such as fluorescence and Raman spectroscopy. B&W Tek’s proprietary TE Cooling technology allows the signal to be integrated for sufficient time to accumulate measurable signals for detection, without being saturated with dark noise. The result is a far superior signal-to-noise ratio for long integration times.
The Glacier™ X preconfigured for Raman spectroscopy is designed for use with a 785nm excitation source and has a wavelength range of 3215cm-1 from the Rayleigh line and a resolution of ~10cm-1 and cylindrical lens, which provides up to a 3x boost in sensitivity.

Features:

  • High Dynamic Range
  • Reduced Dark Noise
  • Superior Long-term Stability
  • 750nm - 1050nm Spectral Range
  • 0.7nm (~10cm-1) Spectral Resolution (FWHM)

Accessories:

  • CleanLaze Spectrum Stabilized Laser
  • Lab & Industrial Grade Raman Probes
  • Raman Cuvette Holder
  • Raman Liquid Sample Flow Cells
Go to the Glacier X product page

Glacier™ X Preconfigured Spectrometer for Fluorescence Applications

TE Cooled CCD Array Spectrometer for Fluorescence Spectroscopy

The Glacier™ X series is a high performance, Thermoelectric Cooled (TEC) linear CCD array spectrometer solution. Equipped with 2048 elements, built-in 16-bit digitizer, and high-speed USB 2.0 interface, this TE Cooled spectrometer will continuously deliver optimized high throughput results.
The Glacier™ X is the smallest TE cooled spectrometer on the market and is ideal for low light level applications such as fluorescence and Raman spectroscopy. B&W Tek’s proprietary TE Cooling technology allows the signal to be integrated for sufficient time to accumulate measurable signals for detection, without being saturated with dark noise. The result is a far superior signal-to-noise ratio for long integration times.
For Fluorescence, the Glacier™ X is configured with a 100 micron slit, 350nm – 1050nm wavelength range, and cylindrical lens, which provides up to a 3x boost in sensitivity.

Features:

  • High Dynamic Range
  • Reduced Dark Noise
  • Superior Long-term Stability
  • 350nm - 1050nm Spectral Range
  • 4.1nm Spectral Resolution (FWHM)

Accessories:

  • Fiber Optic Patch Cords
  • Light Sources
  • Cuvette Holder
  • Inline Filter Holder
Go to the Glacier X product page

Glacier™ T

High Resolution TE Cooled CCD Spectrometer for Raman Spectroscopy

The Glacier™ T series is a high resolution double pass transmission based Thermoelectric Cooled (TEC) linear CCD array spectrometer designed for Raman spectroscopy. The Glacier™ T comes preconfigured for 532nm or 785nm excitation with a wide spectral range or high resolution option.

Equipped with 2048 elements, built-in 16-bit digitizer, and high-speed USB 2.0 interface, this TE Cooled spectrometer will continuously deliver optimized high throughput results.

Combining a Glacier™ T spectrometer to its corresponding excitation laser system and Raman Probe provides a module level Raman system or OEM building block.

Features:

  • 3.0cm-1 - 4.5cm-1 Resolution*
  • 0cm-1 up to 4000cm-1 Raman Shift*
  • Fast F/2 Spectrograph
  • 14°C TE Cooled Detector
  • 16-bit Digitizer
  • OEM Building Block

Accessories:

  • Lab Grade Probe
  • Industrial Grade Probe
  • 532nm Laser
  • 785nm Laser

*Varies by Model

Go to the Glacier T product page

Select a Spectrometer:

(185nm-1050nm)
Non-cooled
UV - NIR

(Other Optical Benches Available)

Cypher™ H

High Performance Photodiode Array Spectrometer

The Cypher™ H is a high performance linear photodiode array (PDA) spectrometer and is optimized for UV performance through the use of an aberration corrected concave holographic grating to minimize stray light. The PDA offers improved quantum efficiency in the NIR and UV regions, extremely wide dynamic range, and exceptionally low read noise; making it ideal for the detection of small variations in light intensity. The Cypher™ H features 512 (standard) or 1024 pixels, a built-in 16-bit digitizer, USB 2.0 interface and external trigger.

The Cypher™ H is available in two standard spectral configurations: 185nm - 800nm and 300nm - 1050nm. Custom con gurations are available for OEM applications.

Features:

  • Enhanced QE in NIR
  • High UV Response As Low As 185nm
  • High Dynamic Range
  • 512 or 1024 Pixels
Go to the Cypher H product page

Select a Spectrometer:

(200nm-1050nm)
TE Cooled
UV - NIR
(180nm-1100nm)
Non-cooled
UV - NIR

Prime™ X

High Performance Back-thinned CCD Spectrometer

The Prime™ X features a high sensitivity -10°C TE Cooled linearly summed 512 x 58 element back-thinned (BT) CCD detector. The BT CCD o ers superior quantum efficiency, signal-to-noise, and dynamic range, making it ideal for a variety of UV/ Vis/NIR applications. A 1024 x 58 BT CCD is also available for increased range and resolution. Other features include a built-in 16-bit digitizer, USB 2.0 interface and external trigger.

Standard spectral con gurations range from 200nm - 1050nm and resolutions range between 1.0nm and 10.0nm. Custom configurations are available for OEM applications.

Features:

  • Over 90% Peak QE
  • Over 60% QE at 200nm
  • High UV, Vis, and NIR Response
  • 512 or 1024 Elements
  • -10°C TE Cooled
  • Optional Shutter Available
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i-trometer™

High Performance Back-thinned CCD Spectrometer

The i-trometer™ features a linearly summed 2048 x 64 element back-thinned (BT) CCD detector, and is optimized for UV performance through the use of an aberration corrected concave holographic grating, to minimize stray light. The BT CCD offers superior quantum efficiency, signal-to-noise, and dynamic range, making it ideal for a variety of UV/Vis/NIR applications. The i-trometer™ features a built-in 16-bit digitizer, USB 2.0 interface and external trigger.

Standard spectral configurations range from 180nm - 1050nm and resolutions range between 0.6nm and 6.0nm. Custom configurations are available for OEM applications.

Features:

  • High UV, Vis, NIR Response
  • Wide Dynamic Range
  • High Throughput
  • High Stray Light Rejection
  • USB 2.0 High Speed Interface
Go to the itrometer product page

Select a Spectrometer:

(900nm-1700nm)
TE Cooled
InGaAs Array
(900nm-2200nm)
TE Cooled
InGaAs Array
(900nm-2200nm)
TE Cooled
InGaAs Array
(1550nm-2550nm)
TE Cooled
InGaAs Array

Sol™ 1.7

900 - 1700nm NIR TE Cooled InGaAs Array Spectrometer

The Sol™ 1.7 is a high performance linear InGaAs array spectrometer, featuring 256, 512 (standard), and 1024 pixels with TE Cooling down to -10°C, all while providing high throughput and large dynamic range.

Each spectrometer features an SMA 905 fiber optic input, a built-in 16-bit digitizer, and is USB 2.0 plug-and-play compatible. With our spectral acquisition software, you can select between High Sensitivity and High Dynamic Range mode within your pre-configured spectral range. Customized spectral resolution and application support are available.

Features:

  • 900nm - 1700nm Spectral Range
  • Resolution as fine as 0.35nm
  • Built-in 16-bit Digitizer
  • -10°C Thermoelectric Cooling
  • Two Gain Modes for Specific Application Needs
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Sol™ 2.2

900 - 2200nm NIR TE Cooled InGaAs Array Spectrometer

The Sol™ 2.2 is a high performance linear InGaAs array spectrometer, featuring 512 (standard) and 1024 pixels with TE Cooling down to -15°C, all while providing high throughput and large dynamic range.
Each spectrometer features an SMA 905 fiber optic input, a built-in 16-bit digitizer, and is USB 2.0 plug-and-play compatible. Using the included software, you can choose between High Sensitivity and High Dynamic Range mode. Flexible custom configurations and application support are available for OEM applications.

Features:

  • 900nm - 2200nm Spectral Range
  • Resolution as fine as 2.5nm
  • Built-in 16-bit Digitizer
  • -15°C Thermoelectric Cooling
  • Two Gain Modes for Specific Application Needs
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Sol™ 2.2A

900 - 2200nm NIR TE Cooled InGaAs Array Spectrometer

The Sol™ 2.2A is a high performance linear InGaAs array spectrometer featuring 256 pixels and providing high throughput and large dynamic range with TE Cooling down to -15°C via a built-in 3-stage cooler.
Each spectrometer features an SMA 905 fiber optic input, built-in 16-bit digitizer, and is USB 2.0 plug-and-play compatible. The built-in autozero function automatically reduces dark current and dark non-uniformity, resulting in an increased signal-to-noise ratio.
Software control allows the user to choose from four types of operation modes: Maximum Dynamic, High Dynamic, High Sensitivity, and Maximum Sensitivity. Customized spectral resolution and application support are also available.

Features:

  • 900nm - 2200nm Spectral Range
  • Resolution as fine as 9.0nm
  • -15°C Thermoelectric Cooling
  • Built-in Autozero (Noise Level Reduction)
  • Four Sensitivity & Dynamic Range Modes for Specific Application Needs
Go to the Sol 2.2A product page

Sol™ 2.6

1550nm - 2550nm* NIR TE Cooled InGaAs Array Spectrometer

The Sol™ 2.6 is a high performance linear InGaAs array spectrometer featuring 256 pixels and providing high throughput and large dynamic range with TE Cooling down to -15°C via a built-in 3-stage cooler.
Each spectrometer features an SMA 905 fiber optic input, built-in 16-bit digitizer, and is USB 2.0 plug-and-play compatible. The built-in autozero function automatically reduces dark current and dark non-uniformity, resulting in an increased signal-to-noise ratio.
Software control allows the user to choose from four types of operation modes: Maximum Dynamic, High Dynamic, High Sensitivity, and Maximum Sensitivity. Customized spectral resolution and application support are also available.

*Custom Ranges Available

Features:

  • 1550nm - 2550nm* Spectral Range
  • Built-in Autozero (Noise Level Reduction)
  • Built-in 16-bit Digitizer
  • Low Dark Noise and High Sensitivity
  • Four Sensitivity & Dynamic Range Modes for Specific Application Needs
Go to the Sol 2.6 product page