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Single photon detection modules - Visible range

NEW! id Quantique has released an ultra-low noise version of its id100 series, breaking the 1Hz noise barrier! Read the press release.

id Quantique's id100 series offers compact and affordable single-photon counting modules with best-in-class timing resolution and low dead time. Based on a reliable silicon avalanche photodiode sensitive in the visible spectral range, the module is able to detect weak optical signals down to the single photon level. With a timing resolution of only 40ps and a dead time of 45ns, this module outperforms existing commercial detectors in all applications requiring single photon detection with high timing accuracy. The id100 has excellent timing stability up to count rates of 20MHz. To see TCSPC performance of the id100-50 and id100-20, click here.

The id101 series targets OEM applications by offering the world's smallest photon counter for the visible range. It consists of a standard TO5 - 8pin optoelectronic package. A CMOS chip combining a 50um diameter single photon APD and a fast quenching electronics is mounted on a thermoelectric cooler. A fiber-coupled version is also available.

Features

  • Best-in-class timing resolution (40ps)
  • Small IRF shift at high count rates
  • Record-low dead time (45ns)
  • Low dark count rate (down to below 1Hz!)
  • Low afterpulsing probability
  • Wide spectral range (350nm - 900nm)
  • Not damaged by strong illumination
  • Compact and easy-to-use
  • Available with free space or fiber coupling
  • Highly reliable

Functionalities

  • Active area diameter of 50um or 20um
  • Stand-alone unit: no DC power supply required
  • Easy to mount on an optical bench
  • Provided with universal network adapter (110/220V)
  • Free of indicating LEDs to maintain complete darkness
  • OEM module available for high-volume applications

Applications

  • Time-correlated photon counting
  • Time-resolved confocal microscopy
  • Fluorescence and luminescence detection
  • Single molecule spectroscopy, DNA sequencing
  • Fluorescence correlation spectroscopy
  • Decay time measurements, laser testing
  • Spectrophotometry, Flow cytometry
  • LIDAR, optical range finding
  • Quantum optics, quantum cryptography, OTDR



40ps timing resolution!
45ns dead time!

Related links
1x8 array (id150)


Resource center
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Downloads (PDF)
id100 specifications sheet
id101 specifications sheet

Scientific paper on our id100
Test report from Becker&Hickl
Application note on Fluorescence
Custom Design Service
Timing stability for TCSPC

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