XIA microDXP, Technical Reference Manual

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microDXP Technical Reference Manual Version 3.15
October 7, 2019 2
Table of Contents
Safety .............................................................................................................................................. 7
Specific Precautions .................................................................................................................................. 7
Power Source ........................................................................................................................................ 7
Detector and Preamplifier Damage ....................................................................................................... 7
Servicing and Cleaning ......................................................................................................................... 7
Warranty Statement ..................................................................................................................... 8
Contact Information: ................................................................................................................................. 8
Manual Conventions ..................................................................................................................... 9
1 Introduction ......................................................................................................................... 10
1.1 Features ....................................................................................................................................... 10
1.1.1 General Spectrometer Features ........................................................................................... 10
1.1.2 Embedded Systems Features ............................................................................................... 11
1.1.3 Custom OEM Features ........................................................................................................ 11
1.2 Hardware Requirements .............................................................................................................. 11
1.2.1 Host Computer .................................................................................................................... 11
1.2.2 Detector/Preamplifier .......................................................................................................... 11
1.2.3 Power Requirements ........................................................................................................... 12
1.2.4 Operating Environment ....................................................................................................... 12
1.2.5 Regulatory Compliance ....................................................................................................... 12
1.3 Hardware Options ....................................................................................................................... 12
1.3.1 Communications and Power Interface ................................................................................ 12
1.3.2 Analog Input ....................................................................................................................... 13
1.3.3 Power Supplies .................................................................................................................... 13
1.3.4 Pipeline Clock Speed Choice .............................................................................................. 14
1.3.5 Gain and Calibration Options ............................................................................................. 14
1.4 Firmware Options ....................................................................................................................... 14
1.4.1 Preamplifier Type ............................................................................................................... 14
1.4.2 Custom Firmware ................................................................................................................ 15
1.5 Application Examples ................................................................................................................. 15
1.5.1 Example 1. General-Purpose USB Spectrometer with MicroComU Companion Board .... 15
1.5.2 Example 2. General-Purpose Spectrometer Using RS232 and Custom Breakout Board ... 16
1.5.3 Example 3. Dedicated Spectrometer Using RS232 ............................................................. 16