Compact, Economical, High Brightness,Broadband Laser-Driven Light Source
EQ-99X LDLS Laser-Driven Light Source
The compact LDLS EQ-99X is an ultra-high brightness, high stability broadband source that is specifically designed for demanding imaging and spectroscopy applications. The EQ-99X offers excellent spatial and power stability for highly repeatable measurements across the broad spectrum.
Utilizing a patented laser-driven bulb technology* the EQ-99X is ideal for applications requiring ultra-long lamp life. The EQ-99X is available with a range of free-space broadband reflective coupling optics to match the ~100µm plasma size to the customers instrument or application. With its high brightness, small plasma, the EQ-99X is particularly well suited to applications using narrow spectrometer slits, small diameter optical fibers or other small étendue optics.
High Brightness, Broadband Light Source with Fiber-Coupled Output
EQ-99XFC LDLS Laser-Driven Light Source
Advanced imaging & analytical spectroscopy applications in the life sciences and materials sciences need light sources capable of providing extremely high brightness across a broad wavelength range. Traditionally, multiple lamps (Halogen/Tungsten, Xenon-arc, Deuterium) have been used to cover this broad spectral range. However, combining multiple lamps is costly and optically inefficient, and the use of electrodes within these lamps limits their ability to achieve the high brightness or power needed for the most demanding applications. Furthermore, traditional electrode-driven light sources have short life, need to be changed frequently, and during their life the lamp output declines constantly. To address these problems, Energetiq has developed a revolutionary single-light source technology called the LDLS™ Laser-Driven Light Source that enables extreme high brightness with a relatively flat spectrum, from deep ultraviolet through visible into the near infrared, combined with life-time an order of magnitude longer than traditional lamps.
The LDLS EQ-99XFC has integrated collection optics that allow greater ease of use for those needing a fiber connection. The high performance ellipsoidal collector ensures that the ultra-high brightness light and power stability are maintained across the broad spectrum, from 190nm to 2100nm, and efficiently coupled into small diameter optical fibers. Proprietary Fiber-Protection Technology™ enhances DUV performance and significantly extends fiber life by reducing the effects of solarization. Utilizing a patented laser-driven bulb technology* and ultra-clean construction, the EQ-99XFC is ideal for applications requiring ultra-long lamp life combined with high broadband brightness.
Broadband Light, High Brightness, Calibration Source
EQ-99CAL Broadband, High Brightness Calibration Source
Traditional calibration sources for radiometric calibration, such as Deuterium, Quartz Tungsten Halogen, and Xenon-arc, all have limitations in spectral range. No one source covers the full UV-Visible range from 200nm-800nm with output at comparable levels across that spectrum. In addition, traditional sources require recalibration after 100 hours or less of use and lamp replacement typically after 500 hours. With its revolutionary Laser-Driven Light Source™ (LDLS), Energetiq offers a calibration solution that addresses these limitations and provides a single, broadband, high brightness source for radiometric calibration.
The EQ-99CAL combines radiometric performance with long life, longer recalibration intervals, and low cost of ownership. Calibrations made in the 350nm range are particularly challenging with Deuterium and Quartz Tungsten Halogen lamps. In the case of Deuterium lamps at 350nm, the irradiance is approximately an order of magnitude lower than its value in the deep UV at 200nm. Similarly, Quartz Tungsten Halogen lamps at 350nm are more than an order of magnitude lower in irradiance compared to their value in the visible range. Additionally, it is frequently problematic to have the two separately calibrated lamps agree at the overlapping wavelengths, adding additional uncertainty. With the LDLS, a single calibrated light source covers the whole range from 200nm to 800nm, and at 350nm exhibits an irradiance an order of magnitude higher than traditional calibrated Deuterium and Quartz Tungsten Halogen lamps.
Energetiq’s EQ-99CAL product is calibrated at our calibration partner, Bentham Instruments, Ltd. Bentham’s calibration standards are traceable to the National Physical Laboratory (UK). A certificate of calibration, which comprises the calibration data and the uncertainty analysis, is included with each EQ-99CAL. Sample calibration reports are available upon request.
Extreme High Brightness, Broadband Light Source
EQ-1500 LDLS Laser-Driven Light Source
The EQ-1500 is an extremely bright, stable, broadband light source that is specifically designed for critical spectroscopy and imaging applications.
The EQ-1500 offers superior spatial and power stability for highly repeatable measurements, and provides direct imaging of the plasma for optimized coupling to the instrument. Utilizing a proprietary laser-driven bulb technology*, the EQ-1500 is ideal for applications requiring ultra-long lamp life.
The EQ-1500 is available with a range of free-space broadband reflective coupling optics to match the ~200µm plasma size to the customers instrument or application. With its high brightness, small plasma, the EQ-1500 is particularly well suited to applications using narrow spectrometer slits, small diameter optical fibers or other small étendue optics.
Ultra-High Radiance, Broadband Laser-Driven Light Source
EQ-400 LDLS Laser-Driven Light Source
Based on the highly successful Laser-Driven Light Source (LDLS) technology, the
EQ-400 offers the highest radiance and irradiance available in a truly broadband white light source. The
EQ-400 features a compact lamp house, with clean construction that ensures long life and ultimate stability. With a 170nm-2100nm wavelength range, and a choice of source dual-beam output or a single-beam output with retro-reflector, the EQ-400 is flexible for a broad variety of applications.
Looking for a very small spectrometer with a resolution of up to 0.1 nm?
Then the new generation Avantes AvaSpec-Mini Spectrometer is an ideal choice.
It’s only the size of a deck of cards, yet delivers stray-light levels lower than 0.17% and weighs only 174 grams. Easy to take anywhere you like.
Miniature spectroscopy redefined. That’s what Avantes consider the CompactLine series spectrometers. The new generation AvaSpec-Mini is definitely one of the smallest spectrometers at the market today.They are available in versions for ultraviolet, visible and near infrared, so a suitable CompactLine spectrometer is available for your situation.
The Avantes AvaSpec-Mini Spectrometers finds its way into many areas of research, such as light analysis, chemical research and Raman spectroscopy. Or use it as a tiny OEM-spectrometer in your application. The possibilities are endless.
Of course, the AvaSpec-Mini works seamlessly with Avantes spectroscopy software.
Additional instruments in our preconfigured spectrometer series!
For customers with urgent needs and general flexibility in their specifications, Avantes offers a variety of pre-configured spectrometers, which are ready to ship.
Four of the instruments are configured for UV-VIS-NIR measurements (200-1100 nm), one for VIS-NIR (360-1100 nm), and one for the visible range (360-880 nm). Avantes now also have a preconfigured spectrometer with replaceable slit (AvaSpec-ULS2048L-USB2-UA-RS). All configurations are priced at a discount off of list pricing and include an upgrade to AvaSoft-Full.
Of course a USB2-cable and an extensive manual are included. Everything you need to start your experiments is included. These spectrometers are off the shelf and ready to ship.
Now available in Avantes preconfigured series: The AvaSpec-ULS2048L-USB2-UA-RS spectrometer with replaceable slit. Perfect instrument for multipurpose measurements, offering ultimate flexibility! Completed with 4 different slit sizes in one handy slit-kit. Ready to ship now.
Absolute flexibility in the set-up of your spectrometer at affordable prices: that is the StarLine in a nutshell. Select the slit, grating and detector that fits your application best and the perfect spectrometer is made especially for you.
AvaSpec-ULS2048 StarLine Versatile Fiber-optic Spectrometer
It’s the workhorse of avantes fiber spectrometer line-up, the AvaSpec-ULS2048. Used in many applications in the UV/VIS-range, it is particularly useful in time-critical situations thanks to its exceptional response speed. Priced affordably, the AvaSpec-ULS2048 fiber-optic spectrometer is the choice of many of our most demanding customers.
Options include deep-UV detector coating for better performance in the deep-UV-range, a detector collection lens to enhance sensitivity in the 200-1100 nm range and order-sorting filters to reduce 2nd order effects. Furthermore, the AvaSpec-ULS2048 is available with a wide range of slit sizes, gratings and fiber-optic entrance connectors.
The AvaSpec-ULS2048 fiber spectrometer is also available in dual or multi-channel versions (up to 10 spectrometers in a 19” rack), where all spectra are taken simultaneously.
Connection with your PC is done via USB2-connection, delivering a scan every 1.8 milliseconds. Integration time can be as short as 1.1 milliseconds up to a maximum of 10 minutes. It comes complete with AvaSoft-Basic software, USB cable and an extensive manual, including a quick start guide in four languages.
For ultra-fast spectral acquisition the AvaSpec-Fast offers the best solution. Up to 5637 spectra can be stored at 0.20 ms per scan using Avantes’ unique store-to-RAM functionality
AvaSpec-Fast Fiber Optic Spectrometer
Depending on the configuration chosen, between 1254 and 5637 spectra can be stored during one burst.
The AvaSpec-FAST series is available in five different configurations; the difference being the number of active pixels. More pixels provide higher resolution or more bandwidth, but slower minimum integration time. For all models, start/stop pixels can be set in our software to increase the number of scans stored on board over a shorter wavelength range.
The AvaSpec-FAST can be configured in CR or SS mode. CR, or continuous run, mode means a single external trigger (through the DB26-connector) results in a customer-set number of scans automatically to be measured. SS-mode, for single scan, means a single spectrum is acquired at every external trigger. CR or SS mode must be specified at the time of order.
Possible configurations are single or dual channel, desktop or Rack-mounted. The instrument is available with all the options and gratings of the AvaSpec-ULS2048.
AvaSpec–RS Replaceable Spectrometer Slit
For most customers the choice between throughput and resolution is not an easy one. Avantes now offers the possibility for end-users to easily replace a slit through the introduction of our replaceable-slit feature. The replaceable slit option is available on ULS Ultra-low Stray-light AvaSpecs and the NIR256-1.7 spectrometer as well as for the AvaSpec ULS2048LTEC and ULS3648TEC.
The slit sets contain 25, 50, 100 and 200 µm slits along with a screwdriver tool to facilitate the change.Spectrometer Slit kits are available with SMA-905 connector, as well as FC/PC connectors. Slit sets can be ordered separately for the -RS spectrometer.
No recalibration of the spectrometer is needed when changing slit because of the high-precision slit positioning.
Slit Kit
To fully utilize your AvaSpec-Replaceable Spectrometer slit series spectrometer with replaceable slit, the Slit Kit is available. It features a complete set with four slits, of 25, 50, 100 and 200 μm. Also included in the kit are the tools to easily change the slit in the spectrometer.
The Spectrometer Slit Kit is available in SMA and FC/PC versions. Both slit kits can be used on any spectrometer with the replaceable slit option installed.
Technical Data
| Spectrometer Slit set connectors |
SMA-905 or FC/PC |
| Slit sizes |
25, 50, 100, 200 µm (width) x 1 mm (height) |
| Material |
Stainless steel |
| Fixing screws |
Torx (included) |
