Conventional spectrometers sample through a slit to collect light. In these traditional designs, there is an inherent tradeoff between resolution and light throughput. While spectral resolution increases as slit width decreases, a narrow input slit greatly limits photon throughput and, likewise, measurement sensitivity.

The Centice Multimodal Multiplex Spectroscopic system uses an encoded mask that allows 10X-1000x greater light throughput – and then applies precise algorithms to extract a high resolution spectrum from the collected light. Multimodal Multiplex Spectroscopic technology has enabled Centice to develop a large scalable database of the majority of oral solid prescription medications dispensed in the market today.