X-Cite Fluorescence LED Illuminators

X-Cite^® LED fluorescence illumination systems are ideal for a variety of microscopy applications. Our X-Cite LED family ranges from advanced high-end LED illuminators with intelligent triggering and pulsing capabilities to extend live-cell imaging, through to LED light sources with broad-spectrum, high-power fluorescence excitation. Several X-Cite illuminators feature our patented LaserLED Hybrid Drive^® technology enabling users to switch between powerful wavelengths with advanced control options, or to simply provide a bright, environmentally-friendly alternative to mercury lamps with excitation from DAPI all the way to Cy7.

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X-Cite LED System Selection Guide

Why Switch From Lamp to LED

X-Cite NOVEM Powerful LED Illumination Light Source

X-Cite NOVEM Powerful, 9-Channel LED Illumination System

The award-winning X-Cite NOVEMTM is our next generation of LED light sources delivering the brightest and most powerful LED Illuminator ever. This nine-wavelength, fast-switching system includes spectral coverage from Fura-2 all the way to IR800.Taking advantage of our patented LaserLED Hybrid Drive® to effortlessly fill the green gap in the challenging 500 – 600nm range, X-Cite NOVEM features high excitation power for fluorescence applications across the UV-visible-NIR spectrum. With four configuration options and pre-installed clean-up filters, researchers can choose the combination best-suited to their existing and future imaging applications.

X-Cite mini+ Compact, LED Illumination System

The X-Citemini+®is the new go-to white-light LED light source for fluorescence imaging applications. High-power performance, compact size and economically priced, the X-Cite mini+ is the perfect choice for routine fluorescence imaging. Designed with the latest in LED technology, the X-Cite mini+ provides higher power to the sample plane than any of our previous direct-coupled systems. Offering two models with a choice of UV wavelengths (365 nm or 385 nm), labs have the flexibility to choose the one that works with their preferred or existing DAPI filter sets.X-Cite mini+ is also available for online purchasing at Digi-Key.com.

X-Cite XYLIS Broad Spectrum LED Illumination System

X-CiteXYLIS™ is a true arc lamp replacement for routine and advanced fluorescence imaging applications. It has the broadest spectrum available in a white light LED for fluorescence microscopy and rivals traditional arc lamps for brightness – making it ideal for both compound and stereomicroscopes. Incorporating our patented and award-winning LaserLED Hybrid Drive® technology to overcome the LED green gap, X-Cite XYLIS makes it possible to enjoy the benefits of LEDs without compromising on price, flexibility or performance. Our X-Cite XYLIS is also available for online purchasing at Digi-Key.com.

X-Cite 110LED Illumination System

The X-Cite® 110LED is a compact, white light LED light source for fluorescence imaging applications. Providing excitation for DAPI, GFP, mCherry and Cy5 routine imaging, the X-Cite 110LED offers exceptional field uniformity through liquid light guide delivery. With manual, PC and TTL control, the X-Cite 110LED has LEDs guaranteed for 25,000 hours with no lamps or modules to replace.

X-Cite TURBO Multi-wavelength Illumination system

X-Cite TURBO Multi-wavelength LED Illumination System

The X-Cite TURBO® is a powerful, six-wavelength LaserLED Hybrid source for fluorescence excitation applications. Providing maximum excitation for up to six fluorophores using our patented LaserLED Hybrid Drive®, X-Cite TURBO offers a highly versatile solution for routine to advanced imaging applications. With manual, PC, TTL and analog control, as well as compatibility with existing imaging software drivers, X-Cite TURBO includes convenient control options for any instrument configuration. With six high-power wavelengths, researchers have the flexibility to add additional fluorophores for live or fixed cell imaging to their imaging arsenal.

X-Cite XLED1 Multi-Triggering LED Illumination System

The award-winning X-Cite® XLED1 is a high-power LED light source designed to optimize fluorophore excitation with unmatched LED switching speeds. Its unique plug-and-play modularity allows the system to evolve alongside changing research applications, with easily interchangeable LED modules.