Micro-spectrometer - Hamamatsu Photonics

1 Size, ultra-compact spectrometer head integrating MEMS and image sensor technologiesC12666 MAMicro seriesFinger-tip size: mmWeight: 5 gSpectral response range: 340 to 780 nmColor adjustment of various large size displaysSpectral resolution: 15 nm package: High reliability against humidityWater quality control monitors and other environment measuring instrumentsInstallation into mobile measurement equipmentMeasuring instruments that use portable devices such as smartphones and tabletsWavelength conversion factor*1 is listed on final inspection sheetColor monitoring for printers and printing machinesTesters for lights and LEDsFeaturesApplications*1: A conversion factor for converting the image sensor pixel number into a wavelength.

2 A calculation factor for converting the A/D converted count into the input light level is not C12666MA is an ultra-compact (Finger-tip size) spectrometer head developed based on our MEMS and image sensor technologies. The adoption of a newly designed optical system has achieved a remarkably small size, less than half the vol-ume of the previous mini- spectrometer MS series (C10988MA-01). In addition, the employment of hermetic packaging has improved humidity product is suitable for integration into a variety of devices, such as integration into printers and hand-held color monitoring devices that require color management. It is also suitable for applications that collaborate with portable devices, such as smartphones and characteristicsParameterValueUnitSpectra l response range340 to 780nmSpectral resolution (FWHM)15 reproducibility* to + temperature to + CSpectral stray light*3-25dB*2: Measured under constant light input conditions*3: Spectral stray light = 10 log (Tl/Th)Th: count measured when light at a certain wavelength is inputTl: count measured at a wavelength 40 nm longer or shorter than the input light wavelengthElectrical consumption-30-mWVideo impedance-150 *4- *4.

3 An increase in the current consumption at the video output terminal also increases the chip temperature and so causes the dark current to rise. To avoid this, connect a buffer amplifi er for impedance conversion to the video output terminal so that the current fl ow is minimized. As the buffer amplifi er, use a JFET or CMOS input operational amplifi er of optical input seriesC12666MA2 StructureParameterSpecifi cationUnitDimensions (W D H) *5 (H V)50 750 mNA* sensor (H V)CMOS linear image sensor with a slit-Number of pixels256pixelsPixel size (H V) 1000 m*5: Entrance slit aperture size*6: Numeric aperture (solid angle)Absolute maximum ratingsParameterValueUnitOperating temperature*7+5 to +50 CStorage temperature*7-20 to +70 C*7: No dew condensationWhen there is a temperature difference between a product and the surrounding area in high humidity environment, dew condensa-tion may occur on the product surface.

4 Dew condensation on the product may cause deterioration in characteristics and : Exceeding the absolute maximum ratings even momentarily may cause a drop in product quality. Always be sure to use the product within the absolute maximum slitHigh-sensitivityCMOS linear image sensor with slitReflective concave blazedgratingGrating chipIncident lightOptical component layoutBesides a CMOS image sensor chip integrated with an optical slit by etching technology, the C12666MA employs a refl ective concave blazed grating formed by nanoimprint. In addition, the glass used in the light path of the previous C10988MA-01 is not used in the C12666MA, making it extremely chipCMOS linear image sensor with a slit[Incident light side (back of chip)]StructurePrevious productC10988MA-01C12666 MAMini-spectrometerMicro seriesC12666MA3 Spectral resolution vs.

5 Wavelength (typical example)Linearity (typical example)Spectral resolution (nm)Wavelength (nm)(Ta=25 C)300400 450350500 550 600 650 700 750 8001412108642010100100010000A/D outputDifference between ideal value and typical example (%)100000-10-6-8100001000 Integration time (ms)10010-2-40426810 (using C14465-10, low gain)A/D output is the output with dark output is subtracted when light is input. The difference between the ideal value and typical example contains a measurement error. The smaller the A/D output, the larger the measurement example of A/D outputIdeal A/D outputDifference between ideal value and typical exampleKACCB0351 EAKACCB0352 EBDark output vs. ambient temperature (typical example)A/D output is the sum of the sensor and circuit offset outputs and the sensor dark temperature ( C)A/D output (averaged over all pixels)(using C14465-10, integration time 10 s, low gain)KACCB0354 ECSpectral response (typical example)Relative sensitivity (%)Wavelength (nm)100806040200300400500600700800(Ta=25 C)KACCB0350 EBMini-spectrometerMicro seriesC12666MA4 Measurable incident light levelKACCB354EA10-1210-1010-810-610-510- 1310-1110-910-7* Input spot diameter.

6 800 m ( =550 nm)Incident light level* (W)C12666 MAPrecautions The packaging of C12666MA is electrically conductive, so be careful when designing the circuit to avoid short circuit caused by contact with a circuit pattern. If external force is repeatedly applied to the lead pins, this may damage the lead pins. To prevent damage due to soldering, be careful of the soldering temperature and a general guide, fi nish soldering within seconds at 350 C or less when soldering by hand, or within 10 seconds at 260 C or less when using a solder driver circuit exampleA/D converteretcGainGainCLKSTEOSVddCaseGNDV ideo471015329 CLKEOSSTT iminggeneratorDigital bufferVdd+-VddC12666 MAAnalog arithmetic circuit *(subtraction, amplification, etc.)

7 * Use as neededKACCC0758 EBMini-spectrometerMicro seriesC12666MA5 Pin connectionsMake electrical connections to an external circuit using voltageIImage sensor power supply: 5 V2 VideoVideo outputOVideo output signal3 GNDG round-Sensor ground4 CLKC lock pulseISensor scan sync signal5 CaseCase-Case connection terminal6NC-No connection7 STStart pulseIStart pulse8NC-No connection9 GainGainIImage sensor: Gain setting10 EOSEnd of scanOSensor scan end signalNote: Pin no. 9 is pulled up internally to Vdd via 10 k .Do not pull-up or pull-down the gain setting using an external circuit. For low gain, leave the pin open or connect to Vdd. For high gain, connect to outline (unit: mm, tolerance unless otherwise noted: ) [Top view][Side view][Bottom view] + positionKACCA0336 EBMini-spectrometerMicro seriesC12666MA6 Internal CMOS image sensor specifi cationsRecommended terminal selection terminal voltageHigh gainVdd - + pulse voltageHigh levelV(CLK)Vdd - + pulse voltageHigh levelV(ST)Vdd - + characteristics [Ta=25 C, Vdd=5 V, V(CLK)=V(ST)=5 V] pulse frequencyf(CLK)1-800kHzPower consumptionHigh gainP--60mWLow gain--60 Electrical and optical characteristics [Ta=25 C, Vdd=5 V, V(CLK)=V(ST)=5 V] currentHigh offset voltageHigh amplifi er feedback capacitance*8 High output voltage*9 High noiseHigh rmsLow *8: Gain=5 V (low gain), Vg=0 V (high gain)*9.

8 Voltage difference relative to VoMini-spectrometerMicro pulse high periodthw(ST)1030/f(CLK)--sStart pulse rise/fall timestr(ST), tf(ST)02030nsClock pulse duty ratio-455055%Clock pulse rise/fall timestr(CLK), tf(CLK)02030nsVideo delay timetvd-20-nsNote: The clock pulse should be set from high to low just once when the start pulse is low. The internal shift register starts operating at this integration time is determined by the start pulse intervals. However, since the charge integration of each pixel is carried out between the signal readout of that pixel and the next signal readout of the same pixel, the start time of charge integration differs depending on each pixel. In addition, the next start pulse cannot be input until signal readout from all pixels is output is 1/4 of the clock pulse charttr(CLK)CLKSTV ideoCLKSTV ideoTRIGEOStf(CLK)tf(ST)tvdtr(ST)thw (ST)Integration timeKACCC0493 EBMini-spectrometerMicro seriesC12666MA8 Mini- spectrometer evaluation circuit C14465-10 (sold separately)The C14465-10 is a circuit board designed to simply evaluate the characteristics of the mini- spectrometer .

9 The characteristics of the mini- spectrometer can be evaluated using the evaluation software by connecting the mini- spectrometer to a PC with a USB cable A9160 (AB type, sold separately)* evaluation circuit for mini- spectrometer *11 Wavelength conversion factors of the mini- spectrometer can be input from a PC.*12 High A/D resolution (16-bit)USB poweredFeatures*10: Compatible OS:Microsoft Windows 7 Professional SP1 (32-bit, 64-bit)Microsoft Windows 8 Professional (32-bit, 64-bit)Microsoft Windows 10 Professional (32-bit, 64-bit)*11: The C14465-10 is a modifi ed version of the C14465 evaluation circuit for the previous mini- spectrometer MS series (C10988MA-01, C11708MA). Only the sensor board has been modifi ed.

10 If you already have the C14465, you only have to purchase the C14465-03 (the sen-sor board for mini-spectrometers) to evaluate C12666MA mini-spectrometers.*12: A typical wavelength conversion factor is entered at the time of shipment of the C14465-10. To measure a spectrum with higher wavelength accuracy, it is necessary to input the wavelength conversion factor listed in the fi nal inspection sheet that comes with each : Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other characteristicsParameterSpecifi cationUnitInterfaceUSB conversion16bitClock pulse frequency800kHzVideo rate200kHzIntegration time5 to 10000msStructureParameterSpecifi cationUnitApplicable spectrometerC12666MA-DimensionsControl board80 60mmSensor board30 44mmAbsolute maximum ratingsParameterValueUnitOperating temperature*13+5 to +40 CStorage temperature*13-20 to +70 C*13.