The iDus 416 Series is a cutting-edge Near-Infrared (NIR) Spectroscopy CCD detector that sets the standard for sensitivity and performance in its class. With its 30 x 3.8 mm sensor and 2000 x 256 pixel array, this device is engineered for precise and high-resolution spectral acquisition. Its advanced design and technology make it an indispensable tool for applications such as NIR Raman and Photoluminescence, where reducing acquisition times and eliminating the need for liquid nitrogen cooling are crucial.

At the heart of the iDus 416 Series is its remarkable pixel architecture. Each pixel measures 15 x 15 μm, optimized for high-resolution spectroscopy. The detector's wide sensor, spanning 30 mm, allows for superior simultaneous band-pass capture, ensuring that users can acquire broad and detailed spectra efficiently. This is further enhanced by fringe suppression technology, which effectively reduces optical etaloning, a common issue at higher wavelengths.

The iDus 416 Series also boasts exceptional cooling capabilities, achieving temperatures as low as -95ºC. This feature is vital for eliminating dark current, significantly improving the signal-to-noise ratio. The detector's low dark current is up to ten times better than traditional Back-Illuminated Deep-Depletion sensors, providing the best detection capability in the NIR spectrum. Furthermore, Andor's UltraVac™ technology ensures sustained vacuum integrity, maintaining peak cooling and quantum efficiency over time.

Designed with versatility in mind, the iDus 416 Series offers seamless integration with Shamrock USB 2.0 spectrographs and can be controlled via a laptop, thanks to its USB 2.0 connectivity. This compact and rugged platform is ideal for both OEM integration and laboratory setups. Users can benefit from the Solis software for Spectroscopy, which provides a comprehensive, user-friendly interface for simultaneous detector and spectrograph control. For more complex setups, a Software Development Kit (SDK) is available, allowing ease of control integration into environments such as Matlab, Labview, Visual Basic, or C/C++.

In summary, the iDus 416 Series is the most sensitive NIR CCD platform available, combining very low dark noise with high quantum efficiency. Its state-of-the-art features and robust design make it an ideal choice for researchers and industrial integrators seeking high performance and reliability in NIR spectroscopy.