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Photo Detectors
Photon Counting Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Channel Photomultipliers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Photodiodes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Photocells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Ultraviolet Detectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Thermopile Detectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Pyroelectric Infrared Detectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Analog Optical Isolators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Infrared Interruptive Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Phototransistors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Imaging Components
Buffered Multiplexers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Image Tubes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Line Scan Imagers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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CMOS Photodiode Arrays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Cooled CCD Arrays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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TDI Imagers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Solid State Emitters
Infrared Emitting Diodes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Laser Diodes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Medical Sensors
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Description
PerkinElmer Optoelectronics provides photon-counting modules
based on both APDs and innovative Channel Photomultipliers.
APD Based Single-Photon Counting Modules
The Single-Photon Counting Module (SPCM) is a self-contained
photon counter which covers the wavelength range from 400 nm
to 1100 nm, with photon detection efficiencies exceeding 70%
at 630 nm. It has an integral 2-stage TE cooler, cooler controller,
amplifier, discriminator and TTL output driver. It also contains
a high-voltage DC-to-DC converter and is powered from a single
5 V source. The module utilizes a patented active-quench
circuit which allows it to count over 10 million photons per
second. The photosensitive area is 0.2 mm, and units are
available with dark-count rates less than 25 counts/second.
SPCM-AQ4C Single-Photon Counting Array
The SPCM-AQ4C is a 4-channel photon-counting card capable
of detecting single photons of light over a wavelength range
from 400 nm to 1160 nm. Each channel is independent from
the others. The SPCM-AQ4C utilizes a unique silicon avalanche
photodiode (SliK
TM
) with a circular active area whose peak
photon-detection efficiency exceeds 60% at 650 nm. Each
photodiode is both thermoelectrically cooled and temperature
controlled, ensuring stabilized performance despite changes
in the ambient temperature.
photon counting modules
Features
Peak Photon-Detection Efficiency
@ 650 nm: 70% Typical
Active Area: SPCM-AQR-1X: 175 m
Timing Resolution of 350 ps
FWHM
User Friendly
Gated Input
Single +5 V Supply
Typical Applications
LIDAR
Photon-Correlation Spectroscopy
Astronomical Observation
Optical Range Finding
Adaptive Optics
Ultra-Sensitive Fluorescence
Particle Sizing
Datasheets available upon request
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Single-Photon Counting
Module--SPCM
SPCM-AQ4C Single-Photon
Counting Array
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Photon Counting Modules
Parameter
Typical
Parameter
Typical
Supply current
0.5 Amps
Supply voltage
5 V
Power cable total resistance
0.2
Case operating temperature
5-40C
Active area (diameter) @ min. Pd
175 m
Photon detection efficiency (Pd) @
Quantum efficiency
400 nm
5%
400 nm
2%
650 nm
70%
650 nm
90%
830 nm
50%
830 nm
92%
1060 nm
2%
1060 nm
18%
Pd variation at constant case
1-3%
Pd variation 5 C to 40 C case
4-10%
temperature (2 h @ 25 C)
temperature
Dark count (cps) =
Dark count (cps) =
SPCM-AQR-12
250-500
SPCM-AQR-15
50 max.
SPCM-AQR-13
150-250
SPCM-AQR-16
25 max.
SPCM-AQR-14
50-100
Average dark count variation
Average dark count variation
at constant case temperature
at 5C to 40C case
(6 hrs @ 25C)
temperature
SPCM-AQR-12/13
10% max.
SPCM-AQR-12/13
20% max.
SPCM-AQR-14/15/16
1
max
.
SPCM-AQR-14/15/16
2
max.
Single-photon timing
350 ps @ FWHM
Dead time (Count rates
50 ns
resolution
below 5 Mc/s)
Output count rate before saturation
15 Mc/s
Afterpulsing probability
0.3%
Linearity correction factor
Gating turn on/off
@200 kc/s
1.01
(50
output)
@1 Mc/s
1.08
Disable = TTL Low
2 ns
@5 Mc/s
1.4
Enable = TTL High
45 ns
Settling time following power
Threshold setting required on
up (1% stability) @ 1 meg
15 S
counter for digital output
1 V
counts/sec and 25C
pulse (terminate in 50
)
Gate threshold voltage:
Gate threshold voltage:
(@ V
supply
= 5 V)
(@ V
supply
= 5 V)
Low level (sink current >90 mA)
0 V-0.4 V
High level (sink current >30 mA)
3.5-5.25 V
SPCM-AQR-1X Series
Technical Specification
Parameter
Typical
Parameter
Typical
Supply currents:
Maximum power consumption:
Counts/Second
@+2 V
1 Amp
@+2 V
6 Watts max.
@+5 V
0.25 Amps
@+5 V
5 Watts max.
@+30 V
0.01 Amps
@+30 V
1.2 Watts max.
Supply voltage
Photon detection efficiency
(per channel)
1.95 V-2.05 V
@400 nm
5%
4.75 V-5.25 V
@650 nm
65%
29 V-31 V
@830 nm
25%
Operating temperature (heatsink)
5C-40C
Dark count (per channel)
1000 counts/sec.
Average dark count variation per
10%
Average dark count variation per
20%
channel @ constant heatsink temp.
channel @ 5 to 40C heatsink temp.
Single-photon counting resolution
350 ps @ FWHM
Dead time
50 ns-60 ns
Output pulse width
30 ns
Maximum count rate
1 Mc/s-2 Mc/s
Continuous
1 Mc/s
Afterpulsing probability
0.3%
Gate threshold voltage:
Gate threshold voltage:
(@ V
supply
= 5 V)
(@ V
supply
= 5 V)
Low level (sink current >90 mA)
0 V-0.4 V
High level (source current >30 mA)
3.5 V-5.25 V
SPCM-AQ4C
Technical Specification
Test Conditions: T=22C
Test Conditions: T=22C
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