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Andor's Czerny-Turner Spectrographs

Andor Shamrock Spectroscopy Czerny Turner

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Shamrock SR-163 and SR-163i


Introducing the latest entry-level member of Andor's family of spectrographs, the Shamrock 163i. Combined with Andor's range of CCDs and accessories, the sr-163i and sr-163 offer the best price performance imaging and non-imaging spectrograph solutions on the market.The Shamrock 163i is offered in either an imaging version (SR-163i) or a conventional non-imaging version (SR-163), depending on your application and budget requirements. For spectroscopy applications that do not require as high a resolution or as much automation, the Shamrock 163i provides a cost-effective solution to your spectrograph needs.

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Suitable cameras for Shamrock SR-163 and SR-163i
Newton EMCCD Camera
IDus Cameras
iStar Intensified Camera

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Shamrock SR-303i


The Shamrock SR-303i is a fully automated high throughput flat field imaging triple grating turret spectrograph optimized for use with Andor's line of EMCCD, CCD, and ICCD spectroscopy detector systems.


The Shamrock SR-303i imaging spectrograph is designed for rugged, high-performance operation and versatility. Each precision instrument features an automated, interchangeable triple grating turret for extended spectral coverage and extreme versatility. The SR-303i employs high throughput fast aperture optics, an image corrected optical design to reduce astigmatism and a rock solid grating drive for the highest wavelength precision and accuracy.View out video demonstratin of the shamrock. Shamrock Video

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Suitable cameras for Shamrock SR-303i
Newton EMCCD Camera
IDus Cameras
iStar Intensified Camera

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Shamrock SR-500


The Andor Shamrock SR-500 is the latest addition of the Andor family of spectrographs based on Czerny-Turner optical design. The Shamrock is available as a pre-aligned detector/spectrometer option allowing for seamless integration of software, electronics, optics and detector. There is also a fast and interactive graphical software interface allowing full control of all the spectrograph functions.
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Suitable cameras for Shamrock SR-500
Newton EMCCD Camera
IDus Cameras
iStar Intensified Camera

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Shamrock SR-750


The Andor Shamrock SR-750 is the latest addition of the Andor family of spectrographs based on Czerny-Turner optical design. The Shamrock is available as a pre-aligned detector/spectrometer option allowing for seamless integration of software, electronics, optics and detector. There is also a fast and interactive graphical software interface allowing full control of all the spectrograph functions.

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Suitable cameras for Shamrock SR-750
Newton EMCCD Camera
IDus Cameras
iStar Intensified Camera


Andor's Mechelle Echelle Spectrographs

Andor Shamrock Spectroscopy Czerny Turner

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Mechelle Echelle Spectrograph


Andor"s new Mechelle ME5000 spectrograph has been designed to provide simultaneous recording of a wide wavelength range (230-975 nm) in one acquisition. It has no moving components is available in a pre-aligned detector/spectrometer format. The Andor Mechelle spectrograph is based on the echelle grating principal and its patented optical design provides extremely low cross-talk and maximum resolution compared with other spectrographs.

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Suitable cameras for Mechelle Echelle Spectrograph
iStar Intensified Camera


Suitable Cameras for the Spectrographs


Andor Technology - EMCCDs for Spectroscopy Applications



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Newton EMCCD and CCD Spectroscopy Detectors

A New Approach to Spectroscopy Detection

Both the Andor NewtonEM EMCCD spectroscopy detectors and Newton conventional CCD spectroscopy detector systems have been optimized for high performance spectroscopic applications. All Newton detector systems employ low noise electronics, cooling to -100°C, up to 95% peak Quantum Efficiency (QE), multi-MHz readout, USB 2.0 connectivity and versatile readout modes.

The NewtonEM employs Andor's pioneering electron multiplying CCD platform with exclusive sensor formats optimized for ultra-low light level spectroscopy applications. The combination of the NewtonEM's low noise electronics, high QE, fast readout, and the on-chip amplification (Electron Multiplication) option, makes this detector unsurpassed for the most demanding of ultra-low light level spectroscopy applications, including single photon light level spectra. Dual output amplifiers also allow the detector system to operate in both the electron-multiplication mode and the conventional low noise readout modes, making the spectroscopy detector even more versatile for a wider variety of applications.

The Newton spectroscopy detector series of conventional CCD detectors also employ industry-leading low noise electronics and CCD sensors such as the 2048 x 512 and the 1024 x 256 pixel formats

It boasts ultra low noise electronics, deep cooling, high QE, multi-MHz readout, USB 2.0 connectivity and dual output amplifiers for user selection of high sensitivity or high capacity operating modes (DU940 model only). High performance and extreme versatility make this the ideal CCD platform to use with Andor's line of Shamrock imaging spectrographs to form an integrated, pre-aligned, pre-calibrated spectroscopy measurement solution for use in the most demanding spectroscopic applications.


Model
Active Pixels
Pixel Size
Read Noise
Technology
Spectra per s
Newton 920
1024 x 255
26 x 26
4
CCD
1612
Newton 940
2048 x 512
13.5 x 13.5
2.5
CCD
943
Newton 970
1600 x 200
16 x 16
< 1
EMCCD
1515
Newton 971
1600 x 400
16 x 16
< 1
EMCCD
1515


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Andor iDus

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iDus Spectroscopy CCD


The World's Most Compact and Reliable Spectroscopy CCD

This iDus spectroscopy ccd was designed with the lowest noise to provide an ultra sensitive and high dynamic range detector for use in a wide range of both conventional and demanding spectroscopic applications such as fluorescence, raman, absorption / transmission / reflection and atomic emission. The iDus is offered with a wide range of different format sensors to optimize the detector for your specific application.

As Andor has pioneered vacuum CCD technology over many years, they have thousands of detectors in the field, more than anyone else. These economies of scale now enable us to provide more affordable technology in the form of the iDus spectroscopy CCD detector.

Model
Active Pixels
Cooling
Pixel Size
Spectral Range
Spectra per s
iDus 401 Series
1024 x 127
-100
26 x 26
UV/Visible/NIR
88
iDus 420 Series
1024 x 255
-100
26 x 26
UV/Visible/NIR
88
1.7µm InGaAs
1024 x 1
-90
50 x 500
NIR/SWIR
193
2.2µm InGaAs
1024 x 1
-90
50 x 250
NIR/SWIR
193

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Andor Technology

iStar ICCD Camera - Leading intensified CCD camera

Fast gated ICCDs

Building on more than 16 years of Excellence in the development of World-class, fast-gated Intensified CCD (ICCD) cameras, Andor redefines the standard of rapid, ns time-resolved Imaging and Spectroscopy with the introduction of the New iStar ICCD camera family.

Andor's iStar ICCD camera series extract the very best from CCD sensor and gated image intensifier technologies, achieving a superior combination of rapid acquisitions rates and ultra-high Sensitivity down to single photon. Exceptional detection performances are accessed through high Quantum-Efficiency Image intensifiers, Thermo-Electric cooling to -40°C, 500 kHz photocathode gating rates and enhanced intensifier EBI noise reduction.

Low jitter, low insertion delay gating Electronics and nanosecond-scale optical gating provide excellent timing accuracy down to few 10's of picoseconds, allowing ultra-precise synchronisation of complex experiments through iStar ICCD camera series comprehensive range of triggering options and input/outputs interface.

Features
Benefits
USB 2.0 connectivity Industry-standard plug-and-play, lockable and rugged interface Seamless multi-camera control from single PC or laptop.
Multi-MHz Readout speeds Rapid image capture for fast transition phenomena analysis
Integrated Digital Delay Generator With comprehensive software controls.
Close-Coupled Gating < 2 ns true optical gating speeds - ultimate temporal resolution
Lowest insertion delay As low as 19 ns
Fibre-optic coupling High optical throughput without vignetting
IntelliGate™ MCP gating for On/Off ratios >108 in the UV
Photocathode gating rate up to 500 kHz Increased Signal to Noise ratio for high speed laser-based experiments
Cropped sensor mode Specialised acquisition mode to achieve fastest image acquisition rate
High resolution Gen 2 and 3 intensifiers Highest available intensifier resolution with QE > 50% and sensitivity options from 120 nm to 1,100 nm
Thermo-Electric cooling down to -40°C Ideal for low-light applications
Real-time control Intuitive Windows user interface for real-time acquisition optimization
Photocathode dry gas purge port Provides further EBI reduction for low-light applications

Model
Active Pixels
Pixel Size
Frame Rate
Read Noise
Spectra per s
iStar 312T
512 x 512
24 x 24
15.8
5.4
291
iStar 320T
690 x 255
26 x 26
15.8
7
322
iStar 334T
1024 x 1024
13 x 13
4.2
5
145
iStar 340T
1330 x 512
13.5 x 13.5
2.5
6
135



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