SideWinder Series Spectrometer

Evolve Sensing

Specifications

Wavelength Range (reflectance): 900 – 2500 nm
Resolution: 5 nm
Minimum Scan Time: Not Specified
Weight: 0.6 kg
Dimensions: 130 × 96 × 58.3 mm
Detector Type: InGaAs linear array
Cooling: TEC (optional, 1- or 2-stage)
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Features


  • InGaAs linear array sensors (128, 256, or 512 pixel options)

  • Wide wavelength coverage: 900–1700 nm, 910–2200 nm, or 900–2500 nm

  • Rugged Czerny–Turner optical design with high stability against temperature, humidity, and vibration

  • TEC-cooled options for reduced noise and improved stability

  • Flexible slit options: 25–200 µm (model dependent)

  • High SNR (up to 6000) and dynamic range (up to 13,000), depending on model and gain mode

  • 16-bit, 15 MHz A/D converter

  • Integration times from 100 μs to 24 s (SW5/8 series) or up to 3000 ms (SW9 series)

  • USB 2.0 high-speed interface (480 Mbps)

  • Six user-programmable digital I/O pins for external interfacing

  • Flash ROM storage for calibration coefficients

  • Plug-and-play interface for PC software (SpectraSmart compatible)

Applications


  • Near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy

  • Process and quality control monitoring

  • Material identification and composition analysis

  • Scientific and industrial sensing

  • Environmental and agricultural analysis

  • Optical metrology and fiber characterization

  • OEM and embedded system integration