LASER COMPONENTS COUNT Series User Manual

LASER COMPONENTS COUNT Series User Manual

Single photon counting module

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Absolute maximum ratings Interface information Individual module test data ESD information Safety RoHS compliance Warranty Product number designations Support Germany and Other Countries Laser Components Germany GmbH Tel: +49 8142 2864 – 0 Fax: +49 8142 2864 – 11 info@lasercomponents.com www.lasercomponents.com...
  • Page 2: Introduction

    Combining LASER COMPONENTS’ ultra-low-noise VLoK silicon avalanche photodiode with specially developed quenching and signal processing electronics, the module offers everything needed for single photon detection from 400 –...
  • Page 3: Operation

    To avoid stray light impigning on the detector and affecting the count rate, any optical fiber assembly attached to the FC connector must be completely opaque. Germany and Other Countries Laser Components Germany GmbH Tel: +49 8142 2864 – 0 Fax: +49 8142 2864 –...
  • Page 4: Electrical Connections (Rear Side)

    The FC-connector version is pre-aligned for fibers of core diameter <105 µm, NA ≤ 0.29, and requires no further optimisation. Germany and Other Countries Laser Components Germany GmbH Tel: +49 8142 2864 – 0 Fax: +49 8142 2864 – 11 info@lasercomponents.com...
  • Page 5: Performance

    The total shift may reach 800 ps at count rates >1 million counts / second. Germany and Other Countries Laser Components Germany GmbH Tel: +49 8142 2864 – 0 Fax: +49 8142 2864 – 11 info@lasercomponents.com...
  • Page 6: Correction Factor

    Fig. 3: Correction factor vs. photon rate for a dead for a dead time of 43 ns. time of 43 ns Germany and Other Countries Laser Components Germany GmbH Tel: +49 8142 2864 – 0 Fax: +49 8142 2864 – 11 info@lasercomponents.com...
  • Page 7: Technical Data

    The NA of the fiber used with the module is recommended to be ≤ 0.29. Timing resolution depends on count rate and wavelength. Defined for a time interval from 0 to 500 ns. Germany and Other Countries Laser Components Germany GmbH Tel: +49 8142 2864 – 0 Fax: +49 8142 2864 – 11 info@lasercomponents.com...
  • Page 8: Technical Sspecifications For Count ® Blue Module

    ≥ 500 nm. Timing resolution depends on count rate and wavelength. Defined for a time interval from 0 to 500 ns. Germany and Other Countries Laser Components Germany GmbH Tel: +49 8142 2864 – 0 Fax: +49 8142 2864 – 11 info@lasercomponents.com...
  • Page 9: Technical Specifications For Count ® Nir Module

    ≤ 0.29. Timing resolution depends on count rate and wavelength. Defined for a time interval from 0 to 500 ns. Germany and Other Countries Laser Components Germany GmbH Tel: +49 8142 2864 – 0 Fax: +49 8142 2864 – 11 info@lasercomponents.com...
  • Page 10: Absolute Maximum Ratings

    A standard 12-month warranty following shipment applies. Any warranty expires if the module case has been opened. The warranty is void if the module input exceeds 12.5 V. Germany and Other Countries Laser Components Germany GmbH Tel: +49 8142 2864 – 0 Fax: +49 8142 2864 –...
  • Page 11: Product Number Designations

    In any case, we would like to offer you our best support. Please do not hesitate to contact LASER COMPONENTS if you need assistance with your system. If you observe any errors, please e-mail a detailed description of the problem and relevant circumstances, to info@lasercomponents.com. Your feedback will help us to improve the product and documentation.

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