ASTROLITE A6001A

Standard compact spectrometer.

A6001A is a compact spectrometer with selectable wavelength configurations across 315–1100 nm for measurement and system integration.

AstroLite A6001A standard compact spectrometer

Key Benefits

Key characteristics of this model.

Benefit

Compact optical module

Small-form-factor design for compact optical systems and embedded measurement systems.

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Economical spectral measurement

Cost-effective option for general-purpose spectrum acquisition and basic optical measurement.

Benefit

Selectable wavelength range

Selectable wavelength range and optical resolution for application-specific setups.

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Integration-ready design

SMA905 input, USB 2.0, optional serial communication, trigger modes, and SDK support.

Key Specifications

Core optical, detector, interface, and mechanical specifications.

Wavelength range315–1100 nm
DetectorToshiba TCD1304 linear CCD
Pixel count / size3648 pixels, 8 µm × 200 µm
Optical resolutionApprox. 0.35–1.0 nm, configuration-dependent
Signal-to-noise ratio300:1 at full signal
Dynamic range300:1, single acquisition
Integration time4 ms–10 s
A/D resolution16 bit
Fiber connectorSMA905
CommunicationUSB 2.0 and RS-232
Dimensions / weight94 mm × 60 mm × 36.5 mm / 0.3 kg
Power supplyUSB

Optical resolution is an approximate configured value and depends on the wavelength range, grating, slit width, and optical setup.

Representative Wavelength Options

Representative configurations are listed below.

ModelWavelength RangeOptical ResolutionSlit
A6001A-02400–1100 nm~1 nm25 µm
A6001A-05750–1100 nm~0.5 nm25 µm
A6001A-06350–1050 nm~1 nm25 µm

Other wavelength ranges, optical resolutions, and slit sizes are available on request.

Typical Applications

Representative applications for this model.

ApplicationColor MeasurementColor and reflectance checks for materials, coatings, and displays.
ApplicationLED Spectrum CheckBasic LED spectrum, peak wavelength, and intensity profile measurement.
ApplicationAbsorbance / TransmittanceOptical density and transmission measurements.
ApplicationOEM IntegrationCompact spectrometer module for embedded optical systems.

System Components

Spectrometers are easier to understand when shown with the light source, fiber, and probe path.

ComponentTHL1041Precision tungsten-halogen light source for visible–NIR spectroscopy setups.
ComponentDHLiteMini deuterium-halogen source when broader UV–VIS–NIR coverage is required.
ComponentOptical FiberSMA905 fiber connection between source, probe, and spectrometer.
ComponentFiber ProbeReflectance or sampling probe for collecting light from the measurement point.

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