Throughput considerations

To assess a run, examine the throughput or total bases. Consider whether these numbers make sense for the application and chip type.

Chip type	Number of addressable wells	Number of reads	Throughput
Chip type	Number of addressable wells	Number of reads	200 Base Read	400 Base Read
Ion 510™ Chip	~6 million	2–3 million	0.3–0.5 Gb	0.6–1 Gb
Ion 520™ Chip	~12 million	4–6 million	0.6–1 Gb	1.2–2 Gb
Ion 530™ Chip	~37 million	15–20 million	3–4 Gb	6–8 Gb
Ion 540™ Chip	~150 million	60–80 million	10–15 Gb	N/A
Ion 550™ Chip	~260 million	100–130 million	20–25 Gb	N/A