The combination of patented Volume Phase Holographic Grating technology, a high-quantum-efficiency (back-thinned-detector) and a small f-number (f / 1.3) optical design is what Wasatch's new Raman spectrometer a shortening of the measurement time by a factor of 10 without sacrificing sensitivity. Specifically, biological samples, e.g. Tissue or tumor cells can be characterized quickly, efficiently and precisely. The wavelength is 785 nm, the wavelength that is advantageous for Raman spectroscopy on biological samples.