PDC Series Electronic Carrier Module
Description
The PDC module is a single-photon detection carrier able to properly bias any silicon avalanche diode operated in so-called “Geiger-mode” which means operated above breakdown voltage (BV as high as 480V), so that a single incoming photon triggers an avalanche of electrons already large enough to be detected and counted as an electronic pulse. They also fully exploit the detector internal performances in terms of detecting the photon arrival time and are able to protect the devices from damage caused by overheating. To achieve the desired trade-off between quantum detection efficiency and dark counting rate, the over-voltage above BV is adjustable from 5V to 18V. A fast timing electronic board exploits in full the device performance in measuring the photon arrival time. By means of an easily configurable Peltier controller the module can operate devices mounted on a cooler with a temperature sensor (NTC or PTC). The detector device is protected from overheating (e.g. in case of daylight illumination) by a built-in monitor of current and temperature. A patented integrated Active Quenching Circuits (iAQC), specifically designed and optimized for photon counting applications, makes the PDC ideal for portable equipment and for all applications requiring low power consumption.
PDC Series Electronic Carrier Module
Specifications |
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| Active Diameter: | 46 mm |
| Peak Quantum Efficiency: | -- % |
| Spectral Range: | 380-1000nm |
Features
Operate any silicon SPAD detector with breakdown up to 480V
Up to 18V over-voltage above breakdown voltage
Electronic time jitter down to 20ps FWHM
Peltier-cooled and uncooled
low noise, low jitter high voltage supply
sensor current and temperature monitored for full device protection
Low power consumption
Robust and low cost
Easy to use
Applications
Medical Diagnostics
Genomics/Proteomics
Fluorescence spectroscopy
Single molecule spectroscopy
Optical Testing of integrated circuits
Metrology by Time of Flight measurements
Quantum Cryptography
Quantum Optics
Single-photon source characterisation
Optical Range Finding, LIDAR & LADAR
Astronomy Observations & Adaptive Optics
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Frequently Asked Questions
The PDC module is suitable for a range of applications including medical diagnostics, genomics/proteomics, fluorescence spectroscopy, single molecule spectroscopy, optical testing of integrated circuits, metrology by time of flight measurements, quantum cryptography, quantum optics, single-photon source characterization, optical range finding, LIDAR & LADAR, and astronomy observations & adaptive optics.
The PDC module features low noise, low jitter high voltage supply, sensor current and temperature monitoring for full device protection, low power consumption, and a patented integrated Active Quenching Circuits (iAQC) specifically designed and optimized for photon counting applications.
Geiger-mode refers to operating a silicon avalanche diode above its breakdown voltage (BV as high as 480V), so that a single incoming photon triggers an avalanche of electrons already large enough to be detected and counted as an electronic pulse.
The over-voltage above BV is adjustable from 5V to 18V to achieve the desired trade-off between quantum detection efficiency and dark counting rate.
The PDC module is used for single-photon detection and is able to properly bias any silicon avalanche diode operated in Geiger-mode.