1: Introduction
Features
TCD1304AP Detector
Responsive from 200 to 1100 nm, specific range and resolution depends on your grating and
entrance slit choices
Sensitivity of up to 130 photons/count at 400 nm; 60 photons/count at 600 nm
An optical resolution of ~0.3 (FWHM)
A wide variety of optics available
• 14 gratings
• 6 slit widths
• 3 detector coatings
• 6 optical filters
Integration times from 3.8 ms to 10 seconds
Embedded microcontroller allows programmatic control of all operating parameters and
standalone operation
• USB 2.0 480Mbps (high speed) and 12Mbps (full speed)
• RS232 115K baud
• Multiple communication standards for digital accessories (SPI, I
2
C)
EEPROM storage for
• Wavelength Calibration Coefficients
• Linearity Correction Coefficients
• Absolute Irradiance Calibration (optional)
Low power consumption of only 250 mA @ 5 VDC
16 bit, 3MHz A/D Converter
5 triggering modes
2 programmable strobe signals for triggering other devices
22-pin connector for interfacing to external products
Programmable for Standalone Operation
CE Certification
System Requirements
You can use the USB4000’s USB connectivity with any computer that meets the following requirements:
• Operating system is one of the following:
• Windows – 98/Me/2000/XP
• Apple Macintosh – OS X version 10.0 or later
• Linux – Red Hat 9 or later, Fedora (any version), Debian 3.1 (Sarge), and SUSE (9.0 or
later)
• Ocean Optics’ SpectraSuite software application installed and configured for use with the
USB4000.
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