Magna High-Resolution Series Spectrometer

Evolve Sensing

Specifications

Resolution: 0.3 nm
Wavelength Range (Reflectance): 400–1000 nm (VIS models) / 900–1700 nm (NIR models)
Dimensions: 199 × 170 × 64.5 mm
Detector Type: Back-thinned CCD (2048 px, TE-cooled); InGaAs (512 px, TE-cooled)
Cooling: Thermoelectric (single-stage TEC, 0 °C nominal)
Signal-To-Noise Ratio (SNR): Up to 4900:1 (single/averaged)
Thermal Stability: < 0.002 nm / °C
A/D Resolution: 16-bit
Integration / Scan Time Range: 6 µs – 65 s (model dependent)
Minimum Scan Time: 0.000006 s
Average Minimum Scan Time: 0.002 s
Dynamic Range: Up to 10,000 : 1
Optical Resolution (FWHM): 0.2 – 0.4 nm @ 10 µm slit
Stray Light: < 0.2 %
Interfaces: USB 2.0 / 3.0, GPIO, UART, PWM, Ethernet
Connector Type: SMA905 / FC-PC fiber input
Power Requirements: 5 V DC, 330–350 mA (USB) + up to 2 A (TEC)
Operating Temperature: 0 °C – 50 °C
Storage Temperature: –30 °C – 70 °C
Environmental Limits: 0 – 85 % RH, non-condensing
A/D Converter Type: 16-bit ADC
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Features

  • High-resolution TRT-Czerny–Turner optical bench with harmonic suppression
  • TE-cooled CCD (VIS) and InGaAs (NIR) sensor options for superior thermal stability
  • f/# 5.0, NA 0.1; focal length (R1–R2): 85–101.5 mm
  • Ultra-low stray light (<0.2%)
  • Integration time from microseconds to 65 s (model dependent)
  • High SNR (up to 4900) and dynamic range (up to 10,000)
  • Modular configuration: customizable grating, sensor, and slit width
  • USB 2.0 High-Speed (480 Mbps); optional Ethernet (MN6870ES)
  • External 8–16 pin I/O for GPIO, trigger, UART, PWM, and lamp control
  • Onboard Flash memory for wavelength, linearity, and intensity calibration coefficients
  • Compact and rugged housing with high thermo-hydro tolerance

Applications

  • Optical coherence tomography (OCT) and biomedical imaging
  • Laser diode, VCSEL, and LED characterization
  • Raman and fluorescence spectroscopy
  • Semiconductor and material analysis
  • Thin-film and ellipsometry measurement
  • UV–NIR spectroscopy and precision optical testing
  • Scientific and industrial sensing
  • Process and quality control monitoring
  • Environmental and agricultural spectroscopy
  • OEM and embedded system integration