SPD_A_VISNIR
Ultra-low-noise VISIBLE+NEAR INFRARED
2-channels SINGLE PHOTON COUNTING MODULE
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The SPD_A_VISNIR is the first worlwide large-band [400 to 1700 nm] high-performance
Single Photon Counting module designed for the most demanding low-level-of-lightapplications.
Engineered with “high performance, and ease-of-use” innovative mindset, the SPD_A_VISNIR
fully integrated the two world’s most advanced InGaAs and Silicon Geiger-mode Single
Photon Avalanche Photodiode (Geiger-SPAD) technologies, integrated cooling systems,
the latest fast data processing and the most intuitive and practical user interfaces.

The first worldwide VIS-NIR single photon counter> Features <Very large-band [400 nm to 1,700 nm]
High Quantum Efficiency

Thanks to its outstanding low-noise and high photon detection efficiency, the self-contained
SPD_A modules enable worldwide scientists and engineers to measure very-low-light-level
down to the single photon level. By achieving extremely low light level analytical measurements,
it allows our worldwide customers to focus on their own challenges, and remain at the cuttingedge of their field.
The SPD_A series were designed to meet the needs of a large variety of applications. In order
to meet each application, the SPD_A can be qualified or customized based on the customers’
technical requirements. At each delivery, a precise test report is provided.

Very low Dark Count Rate
Self-contained, compact and easy-to-use

Fully integrated Time-to-Digital Convertion is also available in option.
Adjustable PDE, dead-time and gate width
Remote control USB 2.0 interface
LabVIEW and C++ DLL librairies

PHOTON COUNTINGVISIBLE Channel 1

NIR Channel 2Spectral range

400 nm to 1060 nm (Silicon SPAD)

900 nm to 1700 nm (InGaAs SPAD)

Optical Fiber type

SMF (9 ȝm) or MMF (50 ȝm, 62 ȝm or 100 ȝm)

SMF (9 ȝm) or MMF (50 ȝm)

Photon Detection
Efficiency

up to 65% @ 650 nm
up to 75% @ 700 nm
up to 45% @ 830 nm

Adjustable up to 30% @ 1300 nm
Adjustable up to 25% @ 1550 nm

Dark Count Rate

grade E < 500 cps
grade D < 250 cps
grade C < 100 cps
grade B < 50 cps
grade A < 25 cps

standard A grade < 5,000 cps
champion AC grade < 1,000 cps

Timing resolution< 350 ps @ 820 nm (< 250 ps in option)< 200 ps @ 1550 nm

Dead time range

33 ns fixedadjustable from 500 ns to 1 ms [100 ns]

Afterpulsing probability< 0.5 % @ 1 MHz< 5% @ 1 MHz

Trigger input signal

Continuous mode

Max. Count rate

40 Mcps(select the gradewhen ordering)

Gated mode

variable up to 20 MHz

Max. Trigger rate
Effective gate width

adjustable from 1 ns to 100 ns [0.5 ns steps]

Trigger delay

adjustable from 0 ns to 128 ns [0.5 ns steps]

DETECTION output signal
Detection OUT

AUREA Technology SASTTL signal [12 ns]

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User Interfaces

CONTROL

Photon Detection Efficiency versus wavelength
A very well-designed and easy to use Graphical User Interface is provided.

Connectors
CTL_USB

Mini USB 2.0 type B

Opt IN

FC/PC optical connector

Detection OUT

SMA female type

Trigger (Clock IN & OUT)

SMA female type

TCSPC versions and available options
The LynXea serie is also available with fully integarted TDC for TCSPC
applications. Its Graphical User Interface directly provides fluorescencedecay curve, time correlation...

Electrical, Mechanical and Environmental
Power supply

110 – 230 VAC

Power consumption< 20 Watts @ 5 VDC

Dimension (LxWxH)

330 x 285 x 86 mm3

Weight5 kg

Operating temperature+ 10°C to + 30°C

Storage temperature- 40°C to + 70°C

Other available Single Photon Counting modules

AUREA Technology provides a large portfolio of high-performance
Photon Counting and TCSPC solutions from 400 nm to 1700 nm.

Ordering Information

Contact Information
For more information contact us at info@aureatechnology.com

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SM: Single Mode optical fibre
MM: Multi Mode optical fibre

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01: FC/PC
other type on requestDISCLAIMER
The manufacture reserve the right to change this document at any time without notice and disclaims liability for editorial, pictorial and typological errors. © 2011-14 AUREA Technology SAS. All rights reserved.

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18 rue Alain Savary 25000 Besançon

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www.aureatechnology.com
Jan 2014

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