MinION Mk1D
Innovation and sequencing performance in a compact format
MinION Mk1D delivers fast, accurate DNA/RNA sequencing in a sleek, ultra-portable format, with advanced thermal control for real-time confidence.
Advantages
- Palm-sized portability: lightweight (130 g), connects via USB-C
- Real-time sequencing: immediate data, reads from short to ultra-long (> 4 Mb)
- Active temperature control (Peltier): reliable performance in diverse environments (10–35 °C)
- Intuitive LEDs and connectivity: easy run monitoring and status feedback
The MinION Mk1D is the next generation of portable nanopore sequencers. Designed to work with modern computers via USB-C, it features a Peltier thermal regulator, ensuring reliable performance even in variable environments. Compatible with MinION and Flongle flow cells (via adapter), it enables real-time DNA and RNA sequencing, controlled through the MinKNOW™ software. This compact device is ideal for sequencing directly in the lab, in the field, or at the point of care.
| Component | Specification |
|---|---|
| Size (H x W x D) (mm) | 13 x 55 x 125 |
| Weight (g) | 130 |
| Maximum rated power (W) | 7.5 |
| Installation ports | 1 x USB-C |
| Software installed | MinION driver |
| Sequencing temperature | Designed to sequence at environmental temperatures of +10°C to +35°C* |
| Installation requirement | Maintain 5 cm clearance to all but the bottom face of the device. Do not place the device on top of a laptop/computer. |
*Functional range of electronics is within environmental temperatures of +5°C to +40°C
- Bacterial genomes / microbiomes / metagenomics
- Targeted sequencing (amplicon, 16S, exome, transcriptome)
- Viral pathogen detection
- Direct RNA transcriptomics
- On-site research, clinical care, environmental monitoring, education
