The CFX96 Touch System is a powerful, precise, and flexible real-time PCR detection system. This six-channel (five colors and one FRET channel) real-time PCR instrument combines advanced optical technology with precise temperature control to deliver sensitive, reliable detection for singlexplex or multiplex reactions.
Quickly set up runs and monitor amplification traces in real time on the integrated LCD touch screen, or use the included CFX Maestro Software to easily and intuitively design your experiment and analyze results from a connected computer. With up to five-target detection, unsurpassed thermal cycler performance, unrivaled stand-alone functionality, and powerful yet easy-to-use software, the CFX96 Touch System is designed to advance your qPCR.
Thermal Cycler
 
Chassis
C1000 Touch™
Maximum ramp rate, °C/sec
5
Average ramp rate, °C/sec
3.3
Heating and cooling method
Peltier
Lid, °C
Heats up to 105
Temperature
 
Range, °C
0–100
Accuracy, °C
±0.2 of programmed target at 90°C
Uniformity, °C
±0.4 well-to-well within 10 sec of arrival at 90°C
Gradient
 
Operational range, °C
30–100
Programmable span, °C
1–24
Optical Detection
 
Excitation
6 filtered LEDs
Detection
6 filtered photodiodes
Range of excitation/emission wavelengths, nm
450–730
Sensitivity
Detects 1 copy of target sequence in human genomic DNA
Dynamic range
10 orders of magnitude
Scan Time
 
All channels, sec
12
FAM/SYBR® Green only, sec
3
Software
 
Operating systems
Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10
Multiplex analysis
Up to 5 targets per well
System
 
Licensed for real-time PCR
Yes
Sample capacity, wells
96
Sample size, µl
1–50 (10–25 recommended)
Communication interface
USB 2.0