Mic qPCR

Special features:

Speed:

• Mic uses a patented magnetic induction technology to heat samples and fan forced air cooling.  This means fast qPCR results in less than 25 min for 35 cycles*
• A robust optical system reads all channels simultaneously
• Each channel uses an independent high intensity LED, photodetector and filter set combining together to give unparalleled detection performance.

       *assays designed toward cDNA targets with short amplicon size and using fast cycling compatible Taq polymerases.

High Accuracy:

• Optimal reproducibility and high level precision, achieved with the unique spinning aluminium rotor which has unsurpassed temperature uniformity during both dynamic and static operations.

Small Size: most portable, compact, qPCR cycler on the market

• Weight: 2 kg
• W: 150 mm, L: 150 mm, H: 130 mm (265 mm with lid open)

Ease of use:

• No optical alignment or calibration required (fixed optical path and no moving parts)
• No reference dyes or crosstalk compensation required.

Connectivity:

• Multiple Mic’s can be operated from one workstation / PC (up to 10 – meaning 480 samples can be analysed simultaneously)
• Bluetooth technology meaning fewer cables
• Built in data storage to keep your data safe even if the PC is disconnected.  Recovery is automatic as soon as the connection is restored.
• Installation has been made plug-and-play.  As simple as installing the software and starting your first run.

Technical specifications:

Electrical:

• AC Input (100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz)

Thermal Performance:

• Temperature Accuracy: +/- 0.25°C
• Temperature Uniformity: +/- 0.1°C maximum
• Ramp Rates: Heating 5°C/s (sample); Cooling: 4°C/s (sample)

Optical:

• Detectors: Photodiode per channel
• Excitation Sources: High energy LED per channel
• Channels: Green/Yellow/Orange/Red
• Acquisition time: 1s

Reaction vessels:

• Samples per instrument: 48
• Reaction volume range: 5 – 30 µL

Operating Environment:

• Temperature: 18 – 35°C
• Relative Humidity: 20 – 80%