Description
The DragonFly (DF) Series spectrometers feature advanced digital light processing (DLP) technology, utilizing a programmable digital micro-mirror device (DMD) chip paired with a high-sensitivity Hamamatsu G12180 series 1 mm InGaAs photodiode. Each DMD consists of an 854 × 480 near-infrared (NIR) micro-mirror array, enabling dynamic scan control and significantly reduced acquisition time. This combination achieves high optical efficiency, stability, and miniaturization while maintaining superior signal quality. The Hadamard scan mode enhances signal-to-noise ratio by up to 2–7× compared to standard column scanning. A 32-bit ARM Cortex-M4F RISC microcontroller provides fast processing and precise system control. Powered via USB or UART, the DF Series offers models with optional TEC cooling, exposed circuit boards, or protective housings for flexible OEM and laboratory integration. Covering 900–2280 nm, the DragonFly Series delivers exceptional performance for demanding near-infrared applications.
DragonFly DLP NIR Series Spectrometer
Specifications
| Wavelength Range (Reflectance): | 900–2280 nm (model dependent) |
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| Resolution: | 10–13 nm (average, model dependent) |
| Dimensions: | 71.5 × 57 × 25 mm (DF1514) / 76.7 × 60 × 40 mm (DF19xx) |
| Detector Type: | InGaAs detector (Hamamatsu G12180 series) |
| Cooling: | Passive or 2‑stage TEC (model dependent) |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR): | 7000 |
| Thermal Stability: | < 0.08 nm / °C |
| A/D Resolution: | 24-bit |
| Integration / Scan Time Range: | 0.635 ms (minimum, user-configurable; Column, Hadamard, and Slew scan modes) |
| Minimum Scan Time: | 0.000635 s |
| Dynamic Range: | 10,000–100,000:1 (enhanced by Hadamard scanning; 2–7× standard column mode) |
| Optical Resolution (FWHM): | < 12–14 nm |
| Stray Light: | < 0.2 % |
| Interfaces: | Micro USB 2.0 + UART (GPIO), status LEDs |
| Connector Type: | SMA905 fiber |
| Power Requirements: | 5 V DC @ 300 mA (typical); 500 mA max with TEC cooling |
| Operating Temperature: | 0 °C – 40 °C |
| Storage Temperature: | –30 – 70 °C |
| Environmental Limits: | 0 – 85 % RH, non-condensing |
| A/D Converter Type: | 24-bit ADC |
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Features
- Advanced digital light processing (DLP) technology with programmable digital micro-mirror device (DMD) chip for flexible, high-efficiency scanning
- Hamamatsu G12180 series 1 mm InGaAs photodiode for superior light detection and low noise
- Hadamard scan mode for enhanced signal-to-noise ratio (2–7× higher than column mode)
- Multiple scan modes: Column, Hadamard, and Slew (Col + Had)
- Fast minimum exposure time: 0.635 ms
- Resolution: 10–13 nm (average, model-dependent)
- Wavelength accuracy: ±1 nm
- Thermal stability: < 0.08 nm / °C
- Low stray light: < 0.2%
- TEC-cooled models (DF1914 / DF1924 / DF1934) maintain sensor temperature near –20 °C
- 32-bit ARM Cortex-M4F RISC microcontroller for fast processing and precision control
- Micro USB and UART interfaces, with LED indicators (green = power, red = scanning)
- SMA905 fiber optic interface (Ø 3.18 mm ferrule)
- Compact, lightweight design with optional protective casing for OEM and system integration
Applications
- NIR spectroscopy and reflectance analysis
- Grain, fabric, and material identification
- Pharmaceutical, food, and polymer analysis
- Rapid absorbance and process monitoring
- Optical metrology and fiber characterization
- Environmental and agricultural analysis
- Scientific and industrial NIR sensing
- OEM and embedded system integration
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