New AQ6376 is aimed at the needs of researchers and manufacturers of medical, environmental analysis and biomedical optical devices
Yokogawa announced the launch of its AQ6376 Optical Spectrum Analyzer (OSA). This device sets a new "world standard" for grating-based OSA capabilities in measuring signals with a wavelength beyond 3 µm, designed to operate in the short-wavelength infrared (SWIR) as well as in the mid-wavelength infrared (MWIR) regions.
Terry Marrinan, VP of Sales and Marketing at Yokogawa Europe B.V., said, "The AQ6376 has been developed to answer customer needs for a compact, high-performance OSA that is also easy to use and maintain. We've worked with a number of academic researchers and optical device manufacturers in its development to focus our efforts on the features and capabilities they need most. We believe this new product reinforces Yokogawa's leadership in the high-performance OSA market."
The new analyzer covers wavelengths from 1500 to 3400 nm. It uses an advanced monochromator design that helps to separate spectral signals in close proximity to one another, and improves the dynamic range by reducing the influence of stray light.
The AQ6376 is aimed specifically at the needs of academic researchers and optical device manufacturers with their own in-company laboratories, active in environmental monitoring and bio/medical industries. It marks a breakthrough in performance, ease of use and price, minimizing the size and setup time of the system, and being much less expensive than most alternantive tailor-made systems; it therefore delivers the best price/performance ratio of any OSA on the market.
Launched globally to coincide with the SPIE Photonics West show in San Francisco, the AQ6376 is available immediately in Europe. Its market-leading capability to handle wavelengths of up to 3.4 µm is matched by high measurement speeds of up to 0.5 sec/100 nm, simple setup (the self-calibration procedure takes less than two minutes) and easy operational features. For example, a data-logging function for recording analysis results such as multi-peak measurements at up to 10,000 points per channel with time stamps which can be displayed in table and graphical formats, storage of the optical spectrum of each measurement for reviewing and troubleshooting, and a Windows file sharing function in addition to Ethernet/GPIB and USB interfaces for transfer of data.
The AQ6376 is designed for measurement in many different application areas of photonic technology such as environmental monitoring for air pollution analysis, Infra-Red (IR) spectroscopy, scientific and medical diagnostics, and the nonlinear super continuum light generation. It will therefore enable manufacturers of light sources or passive optical components to save development time and further improve the measurement precision of their devices.
Terry Marrinan concluded, "The AQ6376 offers medical, biomedical and environmental management experts extended analysis capabilities. This device answers the research community's demand for a compact, all-in-one, grating-based OSA that delivers state-of-the-art performance. We hope it will therefore contribute to more cost-efficient innovation and help deliver new developments in these important research areas."
The AQ6376 has been developed for research applications such as:
- Fluorescence spectroscopy
- Absorption spectroscopy
- NIR spectroscopy
- IR spectroscopy
- MALDI (Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization)
- Confocal laser scanning microscopy
- Laser Induced Fluorescence (LIF)
- Laser surgery
For further information about the AQ6376 compact Optical Spectrum Analyzer, please visit tmi.yokogawa.com
About Yokogawa Test & Measurement
Yokogawa has been developing measurement solutions for over 100 years, consistently finding new ways to give R&D teams the tools they need to gain the best insights from their measurement strategies. The company has pioneered accurate power measurement throughout its history. In 2002, it became a leading supplier of optical Test & Measurement instruments following the acquisition of Ando Electric. Today, with more than 30 years of experience in optical testing, Yokogawa offers a broad range of optical instruments and is the market leader for optical spectrum analyzers in research and test laboratory environments.
Yokogawa instruments are renowned for maintaining high levels of precision and for continuing to deliver value for far longer than the typical shelf-life of such equipment. Yokogawa believes that precise and effective measurement lies at the heart of successful innovation – and has focused its own R&D on providing the tools that researchers and engineers need to address challenges great and small.
Yokogawa takes pride in its reputation for quality, both in the products it delivers – often adding new features in response to specific client requests – and the level of service and advice provided to clients, helping to devise measurement strategies for even the most challenging environments.
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Yokogawa Corporation of America is a leading provider of Industrial Automation and Test and Measurement solutions. Combining superior technology with engineering, system integration, project management, and maintenance services, Yokogawa delivers field-proven operational efficiency, safety, and reliability. Yokogawa Corporation of America is headquartered in Sugar Land, TX, and is the North American Division of Yokogawa Electric Corporation's global network of 25 manufacturing facilities and 4 regional project engineering centers.
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