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532 nm System

Stronger Raman signals and wider spectral coverage. Learn more about the different performance tiers below.

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Step 2: Choose Your Spectrometer and Performance Tier

Why is the choice of the detection module important?

The second decision in designing your DIY Raman system is choosing the spectrometer performance tier. The data quality of Raman spectra, often reported as the signal-to-noise (SNR), is greatly influenced by the choice of the detection module and its characteristics.

Want to learn more about detector module performance? Click the button below to read our Technical Note.

The Advantages of TEC Spectrometers

Choose Your Spectrometer and Performance Tier

We offer three tiers of performance in our pre-configured 532 nm Raman DIY kits. Each higher tier improves signal intensity, decreases noise, or both for higher quality results. Datasheet available below.

Basic Tier

The Basic Tier is our entry level, using the Glacier T spectrometer, providing lower price point without sacrificing performance. It is ideal for exploring Raman applications, basic research, teaching, and OEM’s targeting lower price-point end products.

  • High throughput (F/2.2)
  • Entry-level detector
  • Temperature-stabilized performance

 

High-resolution, high-quality spectrum of cyclohexane in 600 msec with the Basic Tier

 

Click Here for Step 3:  Choosing a Raman Probe for your 532 nm Raman System

GlacierT spectrometer

Professional Tier

The Professional Tier is our mid-level performance system, with a significant step up in data quality while extending the Raman shift coverage.  The perfect platform for routine laboratory quality analysis.

  • (> 80% QE) for faster analyses
  • Wider dynamic range
  • USB 3.0 for faster data transfer
  • Deeper cooling for lower noise
This chart illustrates the reduction in dark current noise by moving to a back-thinned CCD with deeper cooling.
Reduction in dark noise in the Professional Tier versus the Basic Tier.
Improved CH stretch signal with the Professional Tier versus the Basic Tier.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Click Here for Step 3:  Choosing a Raman Probe for your 532 nm Raman System

 

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Research-Grade Tier

The Research-Grade Tier is our best performing platform with the deepest cooling for significant noise reduction.  This Tier also offers an optional HT mode* for the best possible performance.  The ideal platform for cutting-edge research requiring the highest level of sensitivity or faster update times for monitoring dynamic processes.

  • Lowest noise with the deepest cooling (-25 °C)
  • Offers a High-Throughput option with up to 5x more signal
  • Fastest analysis times
Cyclohexane 802 cm-1 peak signal-to-noise comparison between the three Raman Tiers.

 

Click Here for Step 3:  Choosing a Raman Probe for your 532 nm Raman System

 

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*Requires an HT version of the Raman Probe

Datasheet For All Tiers

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