Appendix X: Terahertz
Manufacturer: Advantest America
Product name: TAS7400SP
Terahertz spectrometer
New this year: Lower cost instrumentation with comparable spectral resolution and dynamic range to the TAS7500SP
Used for: Lab, process applications
Measurement mode: Transmission, reflection, ATR, transmission polarization
Specialty accessory description: Choice of source modules with specific frequency ranges covering from 0.03 to 7 THz (1 to 233 cm-1).
Special features: Optional temperature control module
Software: 21CFR11 compliant, cGMP compliant
Suggested applications: Pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, chemicals, high-speed electronics materials
Primary benefits: High performance at lower cost. Multiple sampling options.
Unique features: Highly stable measurement with excellent repeatability.
Manufacturer: Advantest America
Product name: TAS7500TS
Terahertz spectrometer
New this year: Remote sampling with optical cables up to 4 m long. Duplexer to support two source/detector pairs.
Used for: Lab, process applications
Measurement mode: Transmission, reflection
Specialty accessory description: Choice of source modules with specific frequency ranges covering from 0.03 to 7 THz (1 to 233 cm-1).
Special Features: Programming option for linking with external devices (for example, X-Y stage) and synchronizing data collection
Software: 21CFR11 compliant, cGMP compliant, compatible with other manufacturers' equipment
Suggested applications: Automated 2D spatial profiling of materials for layer thickness, crystallinity, density/porosity
Primary benefits: Remote sampling for process analysis. Analysis of large sample sizes.
Unique features: High speed measurement with 1 ms/scan. Dual beam option for long-term measurement stability.
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