IR Spectrum Analyzer

A fast and sensitive, fiber-coupled infrared spectrum analyzer

Trusted by 100+ industry leaders

IR Spectrum Analyzer Details

Developers in both industry and research use infrared spectrum analyzers for non-invasive characterization of gases, liquids, and solids as well as characterization of light sources. NLIR’s MIDWAVE Spectrometer is a fast, portable, and versatile tool for measuring mid-infrared light in the 2.0 – 5.0 μm range. Designed for applications requiring high-speed and accurate spectral measurements, it captures full spectra in milliseconds, making it ideal for both industry and laboratory.

NLIR’s MIDWAVE Spectrometer has a high sensitivity of 5 pW/nm, and the full-spectrum readout rate of 400 Hz! The spectrometer enables the characterization of light sources and measuring spectral content from chemical processes with a temporal resolution of 10 µs.

NLIR MIDWAVE Spectrometer

High-Speed Fiber-Coupled Design

Our infrared spectrum analyzer connects directly via mid-IR fiber, providing flexible sampling for material characterization, optical coating analysis, gas and liquid phase monitoring, as well as characterization of light sources.

With millisecond acquisition times, it delivers the world’s fastest fiber-coupled MIR spectroscopy. Collect light from remote sampling points, harsh environments, research and development labs, or moving production lines — and analyze it instantly.

MIDWAVE Spectrometer comes with an NLIzeR Software for easy spectral analysis.

Specifications

MIDWAVE Spectrometer
Optical Bandwidth
2.0 – 5.0 μm
Resolution
2.4 – 15.0 nm
Exposure Time
0.0108 - 500 ms
Max. Readout Rate
400 Hz
Bit Depth
16
Sensitivity
130k counts/(ms μW)
Dark Noise Std.*
11 counts
Minimum Detectable Power in 100 ms
5 pW/nm
Optical Input
SMA-905 Fiber Connector
Polarization Direction
Vertical
Maximum Operating Temperature
30 °C
*At minimum exposure time
MIDWAVE Spectrometer
Optical Bandwidth
2000 - 5000 cm⁻¹
Resolution
6 cm⁻¹
Exposure Time
0.0108 - 500 ms
Max. Readout Rate
400 Hz
Bit Depth
16
Sensitivity
130k counts/(ms μW)
Dark Noise Std.*
11 counts
Minimum Detectable Power in 100 ms
5 pW/nm
Optical Input
SMA-905 Fiber Connector
Polarization Direction
Vertical
Maximum Operating Temperature
30 °C
*At minimum exposure time

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Experience real-time measurements

NLIR’s IR Spectrum Analyzer powers measurements of various samples and applications in real time. Explore our measurement examples below.

Multi-Gas Live Monitoring with NLIR'S Infrared Spectrum Analyzer

Gases can be detected using infrared (IR) spectroscopy by measuring light in transmission. A light source sends light through a gas-filled chamber or pipe, and a spectrometer captures how the light is absorbed by the gas.

The video demonstrates this setup in action. NLIR’s FIBER Light Source delivers light through a fiber to a simple gas cell, while another fiber guides the transmitted light to NLIR’s MIDWAVE Spectrometer. The spectrometer captures spectra every 20 milliseconds, clearly showing the transmission features on screen.

Optical Coating Transmission Measurements with IR Spectrum Analyzer

In this video, we demonstrate how NLIR’s MIDWAVE Spectrometer, combined with FIBER Light Source, can measure transmission spectra of optical filters in real time. With an exposure time of just 2 ms, the spectrometer captures data from every filter on the rotating wheel during each full rotation.

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CUSTOMER REVIEWS

Trusted by engineers across industries & fields

Our customers from different industries have already achieved breakthrough in spectroscopy measurements with our IR Spectrum Analyzer. Read about their success stories below or contact us today.

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Eliana La Francesca, PhD

INAF-IAPS
Customer Review

Versatile characterization enabled by fiber-coupled spectrometer

We use the NLIR’s MIDWAVE Spectrometer for our calibration set-up. We appreciate the versatility of fibre coupling, the fast response of the detector and the ability to work at room temperature. All these aspects help us in the fundamental step of independent characterization of sources and optical elements.

Customer Review

A key device for sensitive, broadband trace gas detection

We are very satisfied with the outstanding performance of the NLIR’s upconvertion spectrometer, offering both superior sensitivity and spectral range. These advantages allowed us to develop a versatile broadband (> 600 cm-1) trace gas sensor for single species as well as fast and stable multi-species detection. It has been a pleasure working with their innovative and skilled technical team.

Glad NLIR customer from Radboud University

Associate Professor Dr. Frans JM Harren & Dr. Qing Pan

Radbound University

Stas Zinchik, Ph.D.

Michigan Technological University
Customer Review

A primary instrument for our team’s fast, AI-based research activity

We have been using NLIR’s MIDWAVE Spectrometer for about two years now, successfully performing inline plastic characterization. The MIDWAVE Spectrometer has become a primary instrument for our team’s fast, AI-based plastic waste stream characterization research activity.

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