Spectroscopy Solutions A Modular Approach

Andor Spectroscopy Product Portfolio 3 Engineered from the outset with “ease-of-use” in mind, every Andor spectroscopy system features a combination of market leading detectors and spectral instruments, seamlessly controlled through Andor’s dedicated and intuitive Solis software platform. From configuration of these pre-aligned, pre-calibrated instruments to integration into each unique laboratory set-up, Andor spectroscopy solutions allow researchers around the world to focus quickly on their own challenges: achieving high quality results and breakthrough discoveries. From gratings to fibre...

Our Expertise Our experience has enabled us to bring together the latest cutting-edge technology in the fields of sensors, electronics, optics, vacuum technology and software to deliver world-class, market-leading scientific spectroscopy detection systems. Andor’s experience in manufacturing high-performance spectroscopy systems spans over 25 years, with thousands of detectors in the field and a proud history of remarkable advances in a wide variety of research areas, truly helping scientists all over the world to “Discover new ways of seeing”. Benefits of Ultravac™ technology for research-grade...

Spectroscopy Cameras Andor has been taking pride in helping researchers around the world achieve breakthrough discoveries for the last 20 years. By keeping at the forefront of detector technology, Andor is able to offer a range of market leading high-performance, ultra sensitive spectroscopy detectors. Our CCDs, ICCDs, EMCCDs and InGaAs arrays can operate from the VUV to NearInfrared spectral regions with a unique combination of high sensitivity (down to single photon in the case of EMCCD technology) and ultrafast acquisition speeds. Intensified Detectors iXon Ultra A two dimensional silicon-based...

iDus CCD Cameras Workhorse spectroscopy cameras The iDus is Andor’s most popular platform for the spectroscopy research and OEM communities, suitable for everyday spectroscopy measurements, as well as more advanced, low light detection applications. Quantum efficiency (%) Comprehensive Sensor Range High Sensitivity CCD matrix sizes include 1024 x 127, 1024 x 256 and high resolution 2000 x 256 formats with UV and NIR optimized options. Dual AR coating (BEX2-DD) offers the best broadband detection performance and versatility. Best detection capabilities for experiments requiring long exposure times....

iDus InGaAs Andor’s platform for large bandpass SWIR spectroscopy 100 The iDus InGaAs range is a perfect complement to Andor’s UV-VIS-NIR CCD camera family, extending spectral detection capabilities beyond 1.1 µm and up to 2.2 µm. Choice of Resolution and Bandpass Both 1.7 and 2.2 µm cut-off option offer high resolution and high capacity pixel sizes (25 and 50 µm respectively) and large band-pass option (1024 pixels / 25.6 mm width) for extended spectral information simultaneous collection. TE cooling - No need for inconvenient use of LN 2 The Thermo-Electrically cooled, in-vacuum sensors reach...

Newton CCD The world’s fastest spectroscopy CCD When it comes to access simultaneously the best spectral resolution, acquisition rates and detection range flexibility, the Newton CCD cameras always come first. The Newton MHz readout platform allows spectral rates up to 1,600 spectra per second with crop mode, ideal for fast micro-spectroscopy chemical mapping or microfluidics analysis. High resolution and high dynamic range spectroscopy 13.5 µm pixel option allows access to the highest spectral resolution, while 26 µm pixel matrix boasts larger photoelectrons storage capacity and greater dynamic...

iXon Ultra and Newton EMCCD Speed and sensitivity with no compromise From the pioneers of EMCCD technology the newly expanded iXon Ultra and NewtonEM series have brought low-light spectroscopy to a new level of performance. These cameras offer the absolute combination of sensitivity and acquisition speed for the most demanding photon starved applications. Professor Michael Morris Professor of Chemistry, University of Michigan Highest sensitivity Highest spectral rates EMCCDs operate by amplification of weak signal events (down to single photons) to a signal level that is well clear of the read...

iStar intensified CCD and sCMOS Industry gold standard for high-resolution, high-speed nanosecond time-resolved spectroscopy 100 With over 16 years of Excellence in the development of world-class, fast-gated intensified CCD and sCMOS cameras, Andor’s iStar detectors are at the forefront of rapid, nanosecond time-resolved spectroscopy. They extract the very best from CCD/sCMOS sensors and gated image intensifier technologies, achieving a superior combination of rapid acquisitions rates and exceptional sensitivity down to single photon. More information at andor.com/learning Nanosecond time-resolution...

Spectrographs Andor technical know-how extends far beyond market-leading performance detectors with a comprehensive range of high-end spectrographs. At the heart of this portfolio is the Shamrock family, which offers ultimate flexibility and performance with its “out-of-the-box”, pre-aligned and pre-calibrated approach and seamless combination with Andor’s highly sensitive spectroscopy cameras. The Mechelle 5000 is Andor’s dedicated detection solution for broadband and high resolution LIBS. Shamrock series Rugged, compact 163 mm focal length manual spectrograph, highly configurable for general,...

Versatile, intelligent and compact imaging spectrograph Features 193 mm focal length ‘Intelligent’ motorized adaptive focus allows access to the very best spectral resolution performance in any configuration with un-matched repeatability. Precise indexing design and easy hatch access for rapid in-field upgrade User-friendly software controlled with automatic RFID-based grating turret details upload Extremely high fidelity image relay of a microscope sample image through the new 15 mm wide aperture slit – imaging and spectroscopic analysis can be performed through one single optical path Silver-protected...