SPC Single Photon Counter

The SPC-Vis a single photon detector that comes with a time to digital converter, TDC1 that gives timestamps up to 2ns in resolution. The APD has a photo detection efficiency of about 60%. The TDC1 can also be used in counter mode that integrates all the pulses from the APD in a settable integration time from 1 to 65535 ms Download Product Sheet Physical Parameters: Size 110 mm x 151 mm x 46 mm Weight 2kg Performance: Wavelength sensitivity 400 - 1100 nm Efficiency at -30◦C 60% at 808 nm Dark count 300 cps Dead time 1-2 μs Input fiber 50 μm core with FC/APC (or SC/APC) connector Software Control: Physical port USB 2.0, Type B Communication Serial communication via virtual COM port / USB CDC ACM class Electrical Specifications: Power Supply 12 V DC, Max. 50 Watt, 2.1mm Barrel socket, Supply included