PhotonPix™
For researchers focused on advancing science rather than fine-tuning photon detection electronics, Exosens introduces PhotonPix™. This innovative detector, powered by Photonis's advanced MCP-PMT technology, is designed for seamless integration into any setup requiring high-frequency and ultra-precise timing resolution. With superior performance in dark noise reduction, readout speed, and timing accuracy, PhotonPix™ sets a new benchmark for single-photon detection, delivering reliable, high-quality data that accelerates scientific discovery.
PhotonPix™
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Cathode Specification | |
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| Input Window | Quartz, Glass, MgF2 |
| Photocathode | Hi-QE UV, Blue, Green, Red (other types available upon request) |
Detector Specifications | |
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| Max. Recommended Count Rate | 100 MHz (continuous count rate), 200 MHz (burst) |
| Shutdown Count Rate | 110 MHz |
| Dark Count Rate (Cps) | < 15 (UV,Blue) < 50 (Green) < 200 (Red) |
| Timing Jitter (FWHM) | < 30 ps (up to 15 MHz), < 40 ps (up to 200 MHz) |
| Active Area (mm) | 8 Ø |
| Dead Time | <2 ns |
| Discrimination | Integrated CFD |
Signal Output | |
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| Output Connector | SMA Female |
| Output Signal | NIM, 50 Ohm & raw amplifier signal |
| Polarity | Negative |
General | |
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| Power Supply | 12 V, 1 A |
| Optical Interface | C-Mount |
| Dimensions (w x d x h) | 117 mm x 61 mm x 70 mm |
| Cooling | Integrated water cooling and external radiator for heat dissipation |
Description
PhotonPix™: Ultra High-Rate, Ultimate Timing Accuracy Single Photon Counting Camera
Experience a new standard in ultra-fast single-photon counting with PhotonPix™, powered by Photonis' cutting-edge MCP-PMT technology. Engineered for demanding applications like LiDAR, Lifetime Imaging, and Photon Entanglement, this advanced camera excels with dark counts under 20 cps and count rates surpassing 200 MHz—scaling up to 1 GHz in burst mode. Designed to capture even the faintest signals, its Ø8 mm sensitive area accommodates Photonis' high-quantum-efficiency (Hi-QE) photocathodes, maximizing photon detection efficiency across a wide spectral range.
Beyond throughput, PhotonPix™ offers remarkable timing precision with a resolution below 30 ps FWHM (12 ps σ), positioning it as a top choice for applications requiring pinpoint accuracy. Its integrated design includes all necessary electronics—a high-voltage power supply, fast amplifier, and constant fraction discriminator (CFD)—for seamless "plug-and-play" operation. Compatible with most time taggers supporting NIM signals, it simplifies deployment across diverse setups.
PhotonPix™ incorporates Photonis' optimized MCP technology, achieving excellent Pulse Height Distribution (PHD), near-100% Collection Efficiency (CE), and photon detection efficiency (PDE) closely matching its quantum efficiency (QE). With quantum efficiency exceeding 30% and exceptional performance for Hi-QE UV, blue, and green photocathode series, PhotonPix™ ensures clean, accurate data collection with minimal noise.
PhotonPix™ also features integrated Peltier cooling, reducing dark count rates by up to three orders of magnitude compared to room-temperature operation. Water cooling efficiently dissipates heat, enabling use in closed or integrated environments.
As a high-performance module crafted by Photonis, the global leader in low light imaging and single photon detection, PhotonPix™ is the ultimate solution for ultra-fast, reliable single photon counting, unlocking the full potential of high-speed detection needs.
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