Introduction

The Thermo Fisher Ion Torrent GeneStudio S5 Plus Sequencer, paired with the Ion Chef System, provides a scalable and efficient next-generation sequencing (NGS) solution. Designed for targeted sequencing applications, this platform delivers fast turnaround times and high accuracy for research and clinical genomics.

Specifications

• Sequencer: Ion GeneStudio S5 Plus

• Read Length: Up to 600 bp

• Throughput: 2 Gb to 50 Gb per run (chip-dependent)

• Run Time: As little as 2.5 hours for some applications

• Ion Chef: Automates template preparation and chip loading

• Chip Compatibility: Ion 510, 520, 530, 540 chips

• Connectivity: USB, Ethernet, Cloud-enabled

• Dimensions (Sequencer): Approx. 65 × 60 × 50 cm

• Dimensions (Ion Chef): Approx. 75 × 50 × 55 cm

• Power Requirements: 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Research Applications

• Targeted DNA and RNA sequencing

• Cancer genomics and biomarker discovery

• Pathogen detection and infectious disease studies

• Inherited disease and pharmacogenomics research

• Metagenomics and microbiome profiling