Looking to carry out multiple electrochemical measurements at the same time? A multichannel potentiostat is what you need. This device enables you to run many experiments simultaneously, enhancing efficiency and ensuring reliable results.
The primary difference between single channel and multichannel potentiostats lies in the possibility of parallel measurements. While single channel potentiostats are limited to conducting one experiment at a time, multichannel potentiostats can perform multiple experiments concurrently. This not only accelerates the research process but also ensures uniform experimental conditions across different tests, leading to more reliable data. Multichannel potentiostats are particularly beneficial for applications requiring high throughput or the simultaneous study of multiple variables.
Exploring the diverse applications of multichannel potentiostats reveals their critical role in advancing research across various sectors. By facilitating simultaneous experiments, these devices enable comprehensive and efficient analyses that are vital for progress in numerous fields. Here’s a closer look at some key applications:
Long-duration measurements: Essential for tasks like tracking charge-discharge curves in battery research, enabling detailed analysis over extended periods.
Quantifying multiple analytes: Ideal for environmental monitoring, such as water quality assessments, by using different sensors to analyze various substances within a single sample.
Simultaneous sample examination: Facilitates the rapid progress in studies like the evaluation of organic coatings on metal alloys for enhanced corrosion protection, by allowing for concurrent testing of numerous samples.
Ivium Technologies offers three exceptional multichannel potentiostats designed to meet the diverse needs of the electrochemical research community:
Ivium-n-Stat: Ideal for high-throughput experiments, the Ivium-n-Stat provides flexibility with expandable channels, accommodating up to 16 independent channels. Its modular design allows for customized configurations to suit specific research needs.
OctoStat: While compact, the OctoStat offers various configurations within its eight-channel framework, allowing for flexible experimentation setups. This adaptability makes it ideal for tailored research applications.
IviCycle: Designed for high-channel count systems, this stackable solution is available in various power configurations. Available as either DC-only or with EIS capability (or a combination of both), the IviCycle offers the researcher the best of both worlds with control and analysis from one intuitive software package.
| Feature | Ivium-n-Stat | OctoStat | IviCycle |
| Number of Channels | Up to 16 per frame (stackable to 64) | 8 per instrument (stackable to 128) | Up to 32 (stackable up to 256) |
| Customizable Configuration | Yes | 3 current versions available | Different models available |
| Application Suitability | High-throughput & Varied Research | Comparative Studies | Battery testing |
| Frequency Response Analyser | High-performance, built-in | Dedicated for each channel | Optional FRA/EIS: 10µHz-20kHz |
| Current Measurement Range | Down to 100pA full-scale | Down to 100pA full-scale with fA resolution | ±30mA to ±3A per channel |
| Safety Features | Operator-defined max current/potential | Operator-defined with DataSecure module | Operator-defined max current/potential |
| Automation & Expandability | Multiple I/O ports, expandable modules | Onboard data storage, multiple PC control | Multiple PC connections |
| Hardware Specifications | 100pA to 10A/1mV to 10V range | 100pA to 100mA/10A range | ±30mA/±10V to ±3A/±5V |
| Real-Time Data Display | Up to 3,000 points/s | Up to 3,000 points/s | 500 samples/s |
| Max. Acquisition | 300,000 points/s | 300,000 points/s | 100,000 samples/s |
| Applicable Scan Rates | 1µV/s to 10,000V/s | 1µV/s to 10,000V/s | 1µV/s to 10,000V/s |
| Software Features | Individual or all channels control | Individual or all channels control | Control separate/all channels |
| Channel Configurations | Single and dual-channel modules | Standardized channels | Modules of 4 and 8 channels available (depending on version) |
| Electrode Connections | 4 (WE, CE, RE, S) + GND | 4 (WE, CE, RE, S) + GND | 4 (WE, CE, RE, S) + GND |
| FRA/EIS Range | 10µHz to 250kHz (1MHz optional) | 10µHz to 100kHz (1MHz optional) | 10µHz-20kHz |
| Precision | 18bit, min. 7nV (potential), 3fA (current) | 18bit, min. 7nV (potential), 3fA (current) | Min. 0.3pA (current), 7nV (potential) Only for C030 |
| Peripheral Connections | 16bit analog I/O channel | 16bit analog I/O channel | ±10V input only, 16bit resolution, bandwidth 40kHz |
| Data Acquisition Time | 3.33µs minimum | 3.33µs minimum | 10µs minimum |
| Stored Data Points | No | 20M each channel | 20M each channel |
| Data Secure | Optional for 20M data points each channel | Integrated DataSecure module | Integrated DataSecure module |
For detailed pricing information on Ivium’s multichannel potentiostats and to discuss which model best fits your research requirements, please contact us. Our team is ready to provide expert advice and support tailored to your specific needs. You can email us at info@ivium.com or request a quote.
