BD FACSymphony A1 Cell Analyzer

Major Functions / Key Features

The BD FACSymphony™ A1 Cell Analyzer incorporates BD FACSymphony™ instrument technology, offering flexibility to cater to a wide spectrum of research needs, ranging from small particle investigations to 16-color immunophenotyping. It features the industry-standard BD FACSDiva™ Software, streamlining workflows from system setup to data acquisition and analysis. As an integral addition to the comprehensive line-up of BD FACSymphony™ Cell Analyzers and Sorters, the BD FACSymphony™ A1 Cell Analyzer aims to democratize powerful flow cytometry capabilities, making them more accessible to researchers.

In the realm of qualitative cell analysis, the BD FACSymphony™ A1 Cell Analyzer represents a state-of-the-art technique. Diverging from traditional cell detection methods, flow cytometry stands out with its ability to simultaneously assess multiple parameters, ensuring rapid processing, high precision, and commendable accuracy. Its applications span diverse scientific domains, encompassing basic immunology, molecular biology, microbiology, and oncology, thereby contributing significantly to scientific progress.

Specifications:

• Excitation optics:
  • 14 colors: 6 violet (405 nm), 2 blue (488 nm), 4 yellow-green (561 nm), 2 red (637 nm)
• Emission optics
  • Forward scatter detector: Photodiode detector with a 488/10 band pass (BP) filter
  • Side scatter detector: Photomultiplier tube (PMT) with a 488/10 BP filter
• Fluidics
  • Sample flow rates
    • LO: 12 uL/min
    • MED: 35 uL/min
    • HI: 60 uL/min
• Acquisition rate
  • 25,000 events/second with bead scan be achieved
  • 10,000 events/second with<15% abort rate