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  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Spectroscopy
  • Instrumentation

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  • Fourier Transform (FT) methods can improve Ion Mobility Spectrometry (IMS) performance.
  • Low-cost function generators often introduce spectral artifacts in FT-IMS.
  • Existing methods require precise synchronization between frequency generation and data acquisition.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a low-cost, artifact-free FT-IMS method.
  • To improve resolving power and signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) in IMS.
  • To create a stand-alone, adaptable FT-IMS system.

Main Methods:

  • Implemented an asynchronous stepped frequency FT-IMS (ASFF-IMS) method.
  • Utilized a software-timed pulse generator and modern Analog-Digital Converters (ADCs).
  • Developed a custom circuit for Raspberry Pi 4 integration as a data acquisition and control (DAC) interface.

Main Results:

  • ASFF-IMS demonstrated significant improvements in resolving power and SNR.
  • The method is compatible with various ADCs, from high-cost to low-cost systems.
  • Experimental time was not significantly increased by the optimized ASFF-IMS parameters.

Conclusions:

  • The asynchronous stepped frequency approach overcomes limitations of traditional FT-IMS.
  • This method offers a cost-effective and flexible solution for enhanced IMS analysis.
  • The developed system provides high spectral fidelity using readily available hardware.