CCD SpectrometersThe software package for Thorlabs' Compact CCD Spectrometers includes a GUI and instrument drivers. Support for Optical Spectrum Analyzers (OSA20xC and Redstone OSA305) is available by installing the OSA installer. The following downloads are available: - Software: Software, Drivers, and Utility files for the compact CCD spectrometers. Choose this tab if you are installing new software or upgrading from earlier versions of Thorlabs OSA software (v2.90 and earlier).
- Programming Reference: CCD spectrometer application notes for programming in LabVIEW, C++, C#, and Visual Basic. LabVIEW drivers are automatically installed together with the ThorSpectra software.
- Archive: Previous version of the OSA and CCD spectrometer software, compatible with Windows® Vista, 7, 8, or 10.
CCD Spectrometer Software | | |
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Description | This is an installer for our control software for our compact CCD Spectrometers. It includes a "virtual device" mode ideal for evaluating the software. To include support for OSA20xC and OSA305 instruments, please download and install the OSA installer. |  | Version | 3.20 | Filesize | 621 MB | Download |  | Change Log |  | Additional | Please note: The 'Minimum System Requirements' listed below are sufficient for operating the software with a virtual device for evaluation purposes. The 'Recommended System Requirements' are strongly suggested for actual measurements. | System Requirements | Minimum: Windows® 7 SP1, 8, or 10 (64-bit) USB 2.0 Port Monitor Resolution: 800 x 600 Intel Core i5 or AMD Athlon II 8 GB RAM
Recommended: Windows® 10 (64-bit) Intel Core i9 or AMD Athlon Ryzen 16 GB RAM | Additional Software | .NET framework 4.5 or higher and Java Runtime 1.6 or higher are both required. An installer for .NET framework 4.5 is included in the full installer. |
CCD Spectrometer App Notes | | |
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Description | These application notes provide descriptions of programming functionality and sample code for Thorlabs' CCD Spectrometers. The ZIP archive contains two PDF reference documents. |  | Version | 1.0 | Filesize | 818 KB | Download |  | Additional | Includes:
CCD Spectrometer C, C++, CVI, C#, Visual Studio, and LabVIEW™ Programming Notes
CCD Spectrometer Python Programming Notes |
Version 2.90 | | |
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Description | This is a full installer for our control software for our OSA and CCD spectrometers. It includes a "virtual device" mode ideal for evaluating the software. |  | Version | 2.90 | Filesize | 432 MB | Download |  | Change Log |  | Additional | Please note: The 'Minimum System Requirements' listed below are sufficient for operating the software with a virtual device for evaluation purposes. The 'Recommended System Requirements' are strongly suggested for actual measurements. | System Requirements | Minimum: Windows® Vista, 7, 8, or 10 (32 or 64 Bit) USB 2.0 Port Monitor Resolution: 800 x 600 Intel Pentium 4 or AMD 64 3000+ 2.0 GB RAM
Recommended: Windows 7, 8, or 10 (64 Bit) Intel Core i5 or AMD Athlon II 6.0 GB RAM | Additional Software | .NET framework 4.5 or higher and Java Runtime 1.6 or higher are both required. An installer for .NET framework 4.5 is included in the full installer. | |