Optical Imaging Systems FAQs
Here we have provided comprehensive lists of commonly asked questions regarding our Optical Imaging Systems and related applications. This information is designed to support your inquiries, but if you don’t find the answers you are looking for we encourage you to contact us for further assistance.
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Q: Can you deliver >700mW power at sample?
IDEX Health & Science can source reliable diodes and LEDs matched for the fluorophores in your systems from 10’s of mW to 2-3 W laser power depending on the wavelength.
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Q: Can you provide reliable low-cost diode sources with lifetime data?
IDEX Health & Science can source low cost multimode diodes with reliable lifetime data to incorporate into our illumination systems.
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Q: Can you match beam shaping to objective, flow cell, and sensor?
At IDEX Health & Science, we design beam shaping optics to match the flow cell field of view (FOV) that is also matched to the sensor (CCD, CMOS, TDI) to get maximum photon efficiency and to use maximum FOV for diffraction limited imaging.
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Q: Do units have compact drop-in footprint?
Our compact drop-in footprint is ideal for Field Replaceable Units. We can also combine Diodes and LEDs in a single illumination module.
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Q: Can it be direct coupling or fiber coupling?
Our illumination units can be direct coupled or coupled with a fiber depending on your instrument architecture. If the imaging is very sensitive to vibrations from cooling fans etc., fiber coupling is advised.
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Q: Can autofocus be combined with the illumination module?
We can combine autofocus with our illumination modules for both direct or fiber coupled architectures.
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Q: Does IDEX Health & Science take care of thermal management?
We have expertise in building drivers for complex laser cycles and also thermal management, especially for the high-power Diode lasers and LED’s. We employ both air or water cooling options.
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