Compact UV-VIS-NIR Spectrometers for Scientific, Industrial, and OEM Applications

Compact spectrometers are widely used in scientific research, industrial process monitoring, and OEM integration where accurate, real-time spectral measurement is required. Compact UV-VIS-NIR spectrometers from Pembroke Instruments deliver laboratory-grade performance in a small, integration-ready form factor, combining high sensitivity, low stray light, and strong dynamic range for precise optical analysis. These spectrometers are ideal for spectroscopy applications including chemical analysis, material identification, process control, and portable instrumentation, offering the performance of bench-top systems in a compact, cost-effective platform.

ARIS compact UV-VIS spectrometers deliver laboratory-grade performance in a format suited for portable instruments, OEM integration, and industrial spectroscopy. With high throughput optics, low stray light, and flexible wavelength configurations, ARIS is a strong choice for absorbance, process monitoring, and general scientific measurement where sensitivity, reliability, and compact size all matter. ARIS Datasheet

SIENA NIR compact spectrometers extend affordable near infrared measurement into the 800–2100 nm range with an uncooled InGaAs sensor, making them practical for embedded sensors, portable analyzers, and industrial process control. Strong dynamic range, low stray light, and configurable wavelength options make SIENA a valuable solution for accurate NIR analysis without the size, cost, or complexity of cooled systems. SIENA Datasheet

NYLIS high-resolution compact spectrometers are designed for applications that demand fine spectral detail in a small footprint. With resolution down to 0.06 nm FWHM, customizable wavelength ranges, and a 4096 pixel CMOS sensor, NYLIS is well suited for laser measurement, precision spectral analysis, and research tasks where narrow wavelength windows and exceptional compact-spectrometer resolution are the priority. NYLIS Datasheet

ARIS

Configuration	Wavelength Range	Resolution (FWHM) Typ.	Resolution (FWHM) Max.
ARIS Wide	185 - 1000 nm	1.00 nm	1.20 nm
ARIS UV/VIS	185 - 550 nm	0.40 nm	0.60 nm
ARIS UV	185 - 420 nm	0.33 nm	0.40 nm
ARIS VIS	350 - 840 nm	0.60 nm	0.70 nm
ARIS VIS/NIR	510 - 1020 nm	0.80 nm	1.00 nm
ARIS Wide NIR	300 - 1100 nm	1.10 nm	1.40 nm

Values based on the standard ARIS wavelength-range table.

SIENA

Configuration	Wavelength Range	Resolution (FWHM) Typ.	Resolution (FWHM) Max.
Siena 1.7	940 - 1700 nm	8 nm	10 nm
Siena 1.9	800 - 1900 nm	12 nm	14 nm
Siena 2.1	900 - 2100 nm	13 nm	16 nm

Values based on the standard Siena wavelength-range table.

NYLIS

Wavelength Range	Resolution (FWHM) Typ.	Resolution (FWHM) Max.
380 - 750 nm	0.19 nm	0.23 nm
750 - 1100 nm	0.20 nm	0.24 nm
380 - 540 nm	0.09 nm	0.11 nm
470 - 630 nm	0.09 nm	0.11 nm
580 - 740 nm	0.09 nm	0.11 nm
400 - 500 nm	0.06 nm	0.07 nm
500 - 600 nm	0.06 nm	0.07 nm
620 - 700 nm	0.06 nm	0.07 nm
740 - 810 nm	0.06 nm	0.07 nm
800 - 860 nm	0.06 nm	0.07 nm

Values based on the standard Nylis wavelength-range table.

ARIS

Optics
Optical design	Symmetrical high-throughput Czerny-Turner
Focal length	50 mm
Numerical aperture	0.16 (equivalent area)
Stray light	0.08 %
Detector lens	Included
Order sorting filter	Included (if required)
Optical interface	SMA connector (other interfaces on request)

SIENA

Optics
Optical design	Symmetrical high-throughput Czerny-Turner
Focal length	30 mm
Numerical aperture	0.19 (equivalent area)
Stray light	0.08 % *
Detector lens	Included
Order sorting filter	Included (if required)
Optical interface	SMA connector (other interfaces on request)

* Measured with halogen lamp and long-pass filter.

NYLIS

Optics
Optical design	Symmetrical Czerny-Turner
Focal length	120 mm
Numerical aperture	0.07 (equivalent area)
Stray light	0.3 %
Detector lens	Included
Order sorting filter	Included (if required)
Optical interface	SMA connector (other interfaces on request)

ARIS

Parameter	Toshiba TCD1304	Hamamatsu S11639-01	Hamamatsu S13496
Sensor type	CCD	CMOS	CMOS
Number of pixels	3648	2048	4096
Exposure times	3 μs - 35 min	54 μs - 35 min	54 μs - 35 min
SNR *	350	600	550
Dynamic Range **	1900 : 1	6000 : 1	5500 : 1
Readout noise ***	35 counts	11 counts	11 counts
Suitable for fast signals	moderate	very good	very good
Trigger jitter	≤ 1 exp. time	≤ 1 μs	≤ 1 μs

* Maximum signal-to-noise ratio without averaging. ** Without averaging, for a single pixel. *** Typical RMS value for a single exposure, scaled to 16 bit.

SIENA

Image Sensor
Sensor type	InGaAs
Number of pixels	256
Exposure time range	4 μs - 10 min
Signal-to-Noise Ratio *	1000
Dynamic Range **	12000 : 1
Readout noise ***	4 counts RMS
Trigger jitter	≤ 1 μs

* Maximum signal-to-noise ratio without averaging. ** Without averaging, for a single pixel. *** Typical value for a single exposure, scaled to 16 bit.

NYLIS

Parameter	Hamamatsu S13496
Sensor type	CMOS
Number of pixels	4096
Exposure times	54 μs - 35 min
SNR *	550
Dynamic Range **	5500 : 1
Readout noise ***	11 counts
Trigger jitter	≤ 1 μs

* Maximum signal-to-noise ratio without averaging. ** Without averaging, for a single pixel. *** Typical RMS value for a single exposure, scaled to 16 bit.

Applications for Compact UV-VIS and NIR Spectrometers

Compact spectrometers from Pembroke Instruments provide high-performance spectral measurement solutions for laboratory research, industrial integration, process monitoring, and portable instrumentation.

ARIS compact UV-VIS spectrometer for laboratory and industrial applications

UV-VIS Spectroscopy Applications (ARIS)

The ARIS compact spectrometer delivers laboratory-grade UV-VIS performance in a compact, integration-ready design.

Absorbance and transmission measurements
Chemical concentration analysis
Biotechnology and life science assays
Thin film and coating analysis
Optical component characterization
Water quality monitoring
Industrial color measurement

NIR Spectroscopy Applications (SIENA)

The SIENA compact NIR spectrometer enables practical near-infrared analysis in portable and embedded systems.

Material identification and sorting
Moisture and composition analysis
Food and agricultural inspection
Process analytics
Polymer and organic material analysis
Portable spectroscopy systems
Inline manufacturing inspection

SIENA compact NIR spectrometer for industrial and portable applications

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Compact UV-VIS-NIR Spectrometers for Scientific, Industrial, and OEM Applications

Applications for Compact UV-VIS and NIR Spectrometers

UV-VIS Spectroscopy Applications (ARIS)

NIR Spectroscopy Applications (SIENA)

Optimized for Real-World Integration

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