ARCTM particle analyzer specifications

Spectradyne's ARCTM provides new insight into your nanoparticle samples !

Technology

  • Microfluidic resistive pulse sensing plus fluorescence
  • Subpopulation analysis in complex samples
  • Quantitative single particle fluorescence
  • Faster, easier & more powerful than conventional flow cytometry
  • Disposable microfluidic cartridges with nanoscale features
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Key features

  • Particle size range: 50 nm — 2 μm diameter
  • Fluorescence wavelengths:
    • Excitation: 488 nm (default) or 561 nm
    • Emission: Up to 3 bands between 495 nm - 700 nm (user-configurable in the field)
  • Anticipated fluorescence sensitivity:
    • 5-10 MESF for PE
    • 50-100 MESF for FITC
  • Small bench-top footprint
  • Instrument control interface: USB to Windows

Single use analysis cartridges

  • Eliminates contamination and cleaning requirements
  • Sample volume required: 2-3 microliters
  • Sizing precision: < ±7%
  • On-board filtering: no sample pre-filtering required
  • Compact and easy-to-use cartridge design

Available microfluidic cartridge parameters:
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Software

  • Proprietary signal extraction method
  • Streamlined process flow
  • Multi-dimensional data visualization
  • Rapid concentration measurements in any measured size range
  • Automated particle distribution analysis

Other

  • Benchtop instrument and power supply with external laptop or PC
  • Dimensions:
    • Benchtop unit: 20 in. wide × 20 in. deep × 9 in. high (500 mm wide × 500 mm deep × 230 mm high)
    • Power supply (floor or bench-top): 11.8 in. wide × 15.6 in. deep × 6.1 in. high (300 mm wide × 396 mm deep × 155 mm high)
  • Power: 110V & 60 Hz | 220V & 50 Hz
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For more information, see our application note, or send an email to info@spectradynellc.com.

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