Once attached to the microscope, the system can acquire transmission, reflectance, polarisation and even fluorescence microspectra of samples under a micron in size
Craic Technologies has released the new QDI 202 microscope spectrophotometer.
This new system represents a great improvement in flexibility and utility for microspectroscopy in terms of the QDI 202's design and function.
The QDI 202 can be linked to any microscope that is fitted with a photoport and a C-mount video adapter.
Once attached to the microscope, the system can acquire transmission, reflectance, polarisation and even fluorescence microspectra of samples under a micron in size.
The only limitations of the system are the optics and the light sources of the microscope itself.
"The QDI 202 was developed in response to customer needs for flexibility.
"Many of our customers want to be able to retrofit their current microscopes or their old microspectrometers with cutting edge spectroscopy and imaging.
"The 202 is designed to attach to any microscope or microspectrometer and acquire the highest quality spectra and images while being durable and simple to use" says Paul Martin, president.
"With such features as TE cooled detectors and digital imaging up to 5 megapixels, many different scientific fields and samples can now be studied in great detail at the micro level".
The QDI 202 has uses that range from purely scientific research to industrial applications to quality control.
With the appropriate options, the QDI 202 can be used for mineral and vitrinite reflectance studies per the ISO 7404 standards, biological analysis ranging from vision research to the quantification of plankton, and even for measuring the thickness of films deposited on optics or semiconductor wafers.
