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AvaSpec CompactLine Spectrometers

Product information "AvaSpec CompactLine Spectrometers"

UV-NIR; 200-1750 nm; Resolution 0.05-50.0 nm; Sensitivity 38,000-665,000 Counts/µW per ms Integration Time; CMOS or InGaAs Array Detector; Interface USB 2.0; 95x68x20 mm

Miniature spectroscopy redefined – that's what Avantes considers the CompactLine series spectrometers. The new generation, Avantes’ AvaSpec-Mini MK-II series (AvaSpec-Mini2048CL and AvaSpec-Mini4096CL) is definitely one of the smallest types of spectrometers on the market today.

In cases where size matters, the AvaSpec CompactLine family offers spectrometers with the smallest form factor – only the size of a deck of cards. This enables easier integration of Avantes’ spectrometers into machines and handheld devices.

Squeezing down the size hardly compromises the performance of the instruments but limits the customer a bit in the number of possible configurations. This instrument with excellent temperature and wavelength stability is easy to take anywhere you like and very well suited for handheld applications.

The AvaSpec-Mini-CL series with CMOS detectors and advanced electronics and communications can be equipped with a 2048-pixel CMOS detector (AvaSpec-Mini2048CL) or Avantes’ first-to-the-market 4096-pixel array (AvaSpec-Mini4096CL). And the AvaSpec-Mini-NIR is a compact near-infrared spectrometer with InGaAs detector, based on Avantes’ popular AvaSpec-NIR256-1.7-EVO NIRLine series spectrometer.

Enjoy the speed and enhanced native UV/NIR response of CMOS with an incredible resolution of up to 0.09 nm unavailable anywhere else. The low stray light design allows stray light levels from as low as 0.2% and the fast response time boasts data transfer speeds as fast as 4.6 ms/scan and integration times ranging from 30 to 50 s.

Customization is possible when adequate volumes are needed. This makes the CompactLine especially suited for OEM users wanting to integrate a spectrometer into their own devices. To learn more about all the available options and to find the perfect setup that matches your needs, please contact AMS Technologies to discuss your wishes with our sales engineers. The possibilities are virtually endless!

For customers with urgent needs and general flexibility in their specifications, Avantes keeps a variety of preconfigured AvaSpec-Mini-CL series CompactLine spectrometers in stock so they are readily available within a significantly decreased shipping time. All preconfigured spectrometers are available at discount pricing (as opposed to custom models) and include an upgrade to AvaSoft-Full.

Available preconfigured models are:

  • AvaSpec-Mini2048CL-U25: 2048 Pixels, Grating-MN1200-0.25 (200 to 450 nm), DCL200, 25 µm Slit
  • AvaSpec-Mini2048CL-V25: 2048 Pixels, Grating-MN600-0.50 (350 to 885 nm), DCL200, OSC, OSF305, 25 µm Slit
  • AvaSpec-Mini2048CL-I25: 2048 Pixels, Grating-MN600-1.00 (600 to 1100 nm), DCL200, OSF600, 25 µm Slit
  • AvaSpec-Mini2048CL-UVI25: 2048 Pixels, Grating-MN300-0.3 (200 to 1100 nm), DCL200, OSC-UA, 25 µm Slit
  • AvaSpec-Mini2048CL-VI25: 2048 Pixels, Grating-MN300-0.50 (360 to 1100 nm), DCL200, OSC, OSF305, 25 µm Slit
  • AvaSpec-Mini4096CL-U10: 4096 Pixels, Grating-MN1800-0.25 (200 to 365 nm), DCL200, 10 µm Slit
  • AvaSpec-Mini4096CL-V10: 4096 Pixels, Grating-MN600-0.50 (350 to 885 nm), DCL200, OSC, OSF305, 10 µm Slit
  • AvaSpec-Mini4096CL-I10: 4096 Pixels, Grating-MN600-1.00 (600 to 1100 nm), DCL200, OSF600, 10 µm Slit
  • AvaSpec-Mini4096CL-UVI10: 4096 Pixels, Grating-MN300-0.3 (200 to 1100 nm), DCL200, OSC-UA, 10 µm Slit
  • AvaSpec-Mini4096CL-VI10: 4096 Pixels, Grating-MN300-0.50 (360 to 1100 nm), DCL200, OSC, OSF305, 10 µm Slit

Key Features:

  • Optical Bench: Symmetrical Czerny-Turner, 75 mm Focal Length
  • Available Gratings: 300 to 3600 lines/mm
  • Available Slit Sizes: 10 to 500 µm
  • Wavelength Range: 200 to 1750 nm
  • Resolution: 0.05 to 50 nm, Depending on Configuration
  • Stray Light: 0.2% to 1%
  • Sensitivity: 38,000 to 665,000 Counts/µW per ms Integration Time
  • Detector: CMOS Linear Array, 2048 or 4096 Pixels; InGaAs Array, 256 Pixels (AvaSpec-Mini-NIR)
  • Signal/Noise: 300:1 to 5000:1
  • A/D Converter: 16 Bit, 500 kHz or 6 MHz
  • Integration Time: 10 µs to 50 s
  • Interface: USB 2.0
  • Sample Speed With Store to RAM or On-board Averaging: 0.53 to 6.5 ms per Scan
  • Data Transfer Speed: 1.2 to 8.9 ms/Scan
  • Dimensions: 95 x 68 x 20 mm

Applications: Handheld Instruments; Integration into OEM Machines and Handheld Devices; Food Analysis, Recycling


Please note that Avantes products are available from us only in Denmark, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden.



Manufacturer "Avantes"

Avantes is a leading innovator in fibre-optic spectroscopy, with nearly three decades of experience delivering high-performance spectrometers and fully customized measurement solutions. Headquartered in Apeldoorn, the Netherlands, the company develops and manufactures a comprehensive portfolio of spectrometers, light sources, fibre-optic probes, and accessories for UV, visible, and near-infrared applications.


The company serves customers across a wide range of industries including biomedical research, environmental monitoring, semiconductor manufacturing and food quality control, supporting both standard laboratory setups and OEM integration for high-volume industrial use. With tens of thousands of systems installed worldwide and a global distribution network, Avantes combines international reach with application-driven local support.


Driven by a mission to help humankind live longer and healthier and to support a more sustainable planet, Avantes has built a reputation for service-oriented engineering, deep technical expertise, and long-term partnerships. Its headquarters includes a state-of-the-art Spectroscopy Experience Center that offers hands-on demonstrations, feasibility testing, and collaborative development of tailored measurement setups.


Please note that Avantes products are available from us only in Denmark, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden.



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