Multichannel TCSPC Detectors

PML-16-1-C / PML-16-100-C / PML-16-GaAsP

  • 16 Channel TCSPC with bh SPC Series Modules
  • Simultaneous Measurement in all 16 Channels
  • 1 by 16 Arrangement of Detector Channels
  • Time Resolution (IRF Width) 180 ps FWHM
  • Count Rate Up to 4 MHz
  • Power Supply and Control via DCC-100 or DCU-400/DCU-800 Laser / Detector Controller
  • Part of bh Multi-Spectral FLIM Detection System
  • Direct Interfacing to All bh SPC Series TCSPC Systems
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Description

The PML-16 detectors record simultaneously in 16 separate channels of a multi-anode PMT. Simultaneous recording is achieved by bh's 'Routing' technique. The technique is based on the assumption that the detection of several photons in different detector channels within the response time of the TCSPC electronics is unlikely. Therefore, it is possible to combine the single-photon pulses of all detector channels in one photon-pulse line, generate a digital 'routing' signal that relates the individual photons to the detector channels, and record photons of different routing information into separate memory blocks in the TCSPC module. Please see Multi-Dimensional TCSPC on this web site or The bh TCSPC Handbook, chapter 'Multi-Dimensional TCSPC Implementations'. The operation of the PML-16 detectors in combination with the SPC module is illustrated in the figure below. The combined photon pulses of the PMT channels are used as a start signal for the photon timing. The number of the PMT channel that detected the photon is used as a routing signal. Consequently, the SPC module records a photon distribution over the times of the photons after the laser pulses and the channel number in the PMT. It is equivalent to 16 curves for the 16 channels of the PMT. Please note that the process does not involve any multiplexing or wavelength scanning. Every photon is just rcorded into a time channel according to its time in the laser pulse period, and the PMT channel at which it arrived. Therefore, the process works at near-ideal photon efficiency. For spectrally resolved detection with the PML-16 please see Multi-Spectral Detectors.

Specifications

 

PML-16-C

Cathode Type

-100 (Super Bialkali)

-1 (Multialkali)

-GASP (GaAsP)

Wavelength Range / nm 1)

300 - 650

300 - 880

360 - 720

Detector Quantum Efficiency 1)

35 % @ 350 nm

20 % @ 420 nm

45 % @ 540 nm

 

Spectral Sensitivity: click here

 

 

Transit Time Spread (TCSPC IRF / FWHM, typ. Value)

180 ps

240 ps 280 ps
Dark Count Rate per Channel (typ. Value) / s-1 , Tcase = 22 °C

<20

1800

700

Count Rate

up to 4 MHz

Number of Channel

16

Arrangement

Linear (1 by 16), Opt. Quadratic (4 x 4)

 

 

 

Active Area (Each Channel)

 

Linear (0.8 x 16) mm, Quadratic (4 by 4) mm

 

Linear (0.8 x 5.0) mm

Channel Pitch

1 mm

Signal Output

 

Timing Output Polarity

negative

Timing Output Connector

SMA

Timing Output Impedance

50 Ω

Routing Signal

4 bit + Error Signal, TTL/CMOS

Routing Signal Connector

15 pin Sub-D / HD

Power Supply

(from DCC-100 Card)

±5 V, +12 V

General

Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)

(52 x 52 x 145) mm

(1) According to Hamamatsu specifications

Downloads

Documents

The bh TCSPC Handbook
10th edition, September 2023

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