Ion GeneStudio S5 Next-Generation Sequencing Series Specifications
Flexibility in throughput and workflow for a broad range of NGS applications
Chip type |
Number of reads |
Read length (output) † |
Ion GeneStudio S5 System |
Ion GeneStudio S5 Plus System |
Ion GeneStudio S5 Prime System |
Turnaround time (sequencing run* and analysis time) |
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Ion 510 Chip |
2–3M | 200 bp (0.3–0.5 Gb) | 4.5 hr |
3 hr |
3 hr |
| 400 bp (0.6–1 Gb) | 10.5 hr |
5 hr |
5 hr |
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Ion 520 Chip |
4–6M | 200 bp (0.6–1 Gb) | 7.5 hr | 3.5 hr |
3 hr |
400 bp (1.2–2 Gb) |
12 hr |
5.5 hr |
5.5 hr |
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3–4M |
600 bp (0.5–1.5 Gb) |
12 hr |
5.5 hr |
5.5 hr |
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Ion 530 Chip |
15–20M |
200 bp (3–4 Gb) | 10.5 hr |
5 hr | 4 hr |
400 bp |
21.5 hr | 8 hr | 6.5 hr | ||
| 9–12M | 600 bp (1.5–4.5 Gb) | 21 hr |
8 hr |
7 hr |
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Ion 540 Chip |
60–80M |
200 bp (10–15 Gb) |
19 hr |
10 hr |
6.5 hr |
200 bp (20–30 Gb) 2 runs in 1 day |
N/A |
20 hr |
10** hr |
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Ion 550 Chip |
100–130M |
200 bp (20–25 Gb) |
N/A |
11.5 hr |
8.5 hr |
| 200 bp (40–50 Gb) 2 runs in 1 day | N/A | N/A | 12** hr |
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† Expected output with >99% aligned/measured accuracy. Output dependent on read length and application.
* Sequencing run times are between 2.5 and 4 hrs.
** Analysis of first run occurs concurrently with the second sequencing run.
For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.
