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Silicon photomultiplier(SIPM)(300-950nm)

 

The silicon photomultiplier (SiPM) detector with amplification is composed of a large number of avalanche photodiodes (APDs) operating in Geiger mode. It has high photon detection efficiency in the ultraviolet to visible light range. Each pixel can be biased above the breakdown voltage, and higher PDE and gain can be achieved at high bias voltages, making it suitable for low-light detection. Under low bias voltage, lower dark counts and crosstalk probabilities can be obtained.

 

Unlike photomultiplier tubes (PMT), SiPM detectors are not affected by magnetic fields and will not be damaged by ambient light. Both detectors can amplify very weak signals and have similar gain levels, but PMT usually covers a larger active region, while SiPM is more compact in size. Although the two detectors have comparable detection efficiency, the working voltage of SiPM is much lower, which can provide a larger dynamic range.

 

Applying an external bias voltage to the SiPM detector can make the APD pixels operate at a voltage higher than their breakdown voltage, thereby generating a strong electric field. When a single photon is absorbed, electron-hole pairs are produced. The electric field accelerates the electrons, and secondary electrons are generated through collision ionization. The resulting avalanche constitutes the gain of the SiPM detector, and the avalanche varies according to the applied bias voltage.

 

 The SiPM detector can improve the gain and photon detection efficiency (PDE) of the detector by adjusting its bias level. However, increasing the bias level will also increase crosstalk behavior and amplify the dark current, thereby increasing the dark count. Increasing the bias level will also improve the transit time extension and reduce the time required for the output signal after the light is incident. Generally speaking, for applications with high gain or PDE, a higher bias level can be set, while for applications requiring low noise, a lower bias voltage can be set.

 

For different models of SiPM, the pixel size, active area and sensitivity are all different. Generally, SIPMs with large pixel sizes can offer higher gain and PDE, while those with small pixel sizes can provide faster response speeds and a wider dynamic range. Sipms with larger active regions are more suitable for applications that require a wider dynamic range, while smaller active regions offer higher response speeds and lower dark counts. The PDE of the SiPM detector is comparable to the quantum efficiency (QE) of the photomultiplier tube (PMT). However, the SiPM detector can provide a larger dynamic range.

 

  • Geiger mode: In this mode, the operating voltage of the diode is slightly higher than the breakdown threshold voltage. Therefore, a single electron-hole pair (generated by absorbing photons or thermal fluctuations) can trigger a strong avalanche. Each pixel in the SiPM detector contains the APD in Geiger mode.
  • Dark count rate: The average rate at which counts are recorded in the absence of any incident light, and it determines the minimum count rate caused by real photons. It can be suppressed by using a cooling detector.
  • Dead time: It is the time interval that the detector spends in the recovery state. During this period, the detector is insensitive to incident photons. The simultaneous dead time of multiple pixels in the SiPM detector will affect the dynamic range of the detector. 
  • Post-pulse: During an avalanche, some charges can be trapped in the high-field region of the pixel. When these charges are released, they will trigger an avalanche. The lifetime of these trapped charges is only a few tenths of a microsecond. Therefore, it is very likely that a post-pulse will occur directly after the signal pulse.
  • Crosstalk: Crosstalk occurs when an avalanche generated by one pixel triggers a secondary avalanche of adjacent pixels.

 

Features

  • The PDE is as high as 31% to 50%
  • The bias voltage is adjustable
  • Low dark count rate
  • Not affected by magnetic field interference
  • The gain is as high as 6*10^6
  • Wide spectral coverage range (300-950 nm)
  • Effective area: 1mm*1mm/3mm*3mm/6mm*6mm

Application

  • LiDAR
  • Detection of contraband
  • Bioluminescence and fluorescence detection
  • Positron emission tomography (PET)
  • Single Photon Emission Computed tomography (SPECT)

 

 


General Parameter Table

Parameter Value
Spectral Range 300-950nm
Peak Wavelength(λp) 420nm
Dark Voltage 2mV
Temperature dependence of Gain -0.8%/
Output Voltage 0-5V
Window Material Borosilicate Glass
Window Refractive Index 1.59@420nm
Cooling Natural Cooling
Power 1W
Operating Voltage DC 5V
Operating Temperature
Non-condensing
10~25
Storage Temperature 0~55

Product  Model Table

Product Model Active Area Microcell Size Photon Detection EfficiencyPDE No. of microcells Gain
SIM_SiPM_01A 1*1mm 10um 18% 2880 2*10^5
SIM_SiPM_01B 20um 31% 1296 1*10^6
SIM_SiPM_01C* 35um 41% 504 3*10^6
SIM_SiPM_03B* 3*3mm 20um 31% 10998 1*10^6
SIM_SiPM_03C* 35um 41% 4774 3*10^6
SIM_SiPM_03C Super* 35um 50% 5676 6.3*10^6
SIM_SiPM_03D 50um 47% 2668 6*10^6
SIM_SiPM_06C* 6*6mm 35um 41% 18980 3*10^6

Note: Items marked with * are in stock.

Performance

PDE VS Wavelength

Responsivity VS Wavelength

Dark Current VS Voltage/Temperature

Dark Count Rate VS Overvoltage

PDE VS Wavelength(Super Series)


Gain VS Overvoltage(Super Series)

PDE VS Overvoltage(Super Series)

PDE VS Crosstalk(Super Series)

 

Dimensions

 


In addition to standard models, we also offer OEM versions of SiPMs with integrated transimpedance amplifiers. These modules deliver identical performance to standard products, covering a wavelength range of 300–950 nm. Featuring adjustable bias voltage, they achieve a PDE of up to 50% and a gain on the order of 10⁶, meeting diverse application requirements. Simultaneously, they offer advantages such as low cost and high flexibility.

                                                       Single-Channel SiPM

 

               Double-Channel SiPM

 

This OEM version offers optional single-channel and multi-channel SiPM bare boards. Among them, the single-channel SiPM bare board provides the following options: 1. Type-C converted to GH power socket SMD; 2. The chip is coupled on the back, allowing the housing to be closer to the chip and enabling a wider detection angle. The multi-channel SiPM supports customization of 2-4 channels. Compared with single-channel detectors, multi-channel detectors consist of multiple independent channels, each corresponding to different sensors or different sub-regions of the same sensor. They can simultaneously perform parallel detection of signals from multiple wavelengths, multiple physical quantities, or multiple regions, which enhances the comprehensiveness and accuracy of data analysis, significantly shortens the detection time, and is more suitable for dynamic monitoring processes. The relevant parameters of the OEM version refer to the public parameter table.

 

Performance Parameters of Single-channel SiPM Bare Board

Model Effective Area Pixel Size Photon Detection(PDE) Number of Pixels Gain
SIM_SiPM_01A_OEM 1*1mm 10μm 0.18% 2880 2*10^5
SIM_SiPM_01B_OEM 20μm 0.31% 1296 1*10^6
SIM_SiPM_01C*_OEM 35μm 0.41% 504 3*10^6
SIM_SiPM_03B*_OEM 3*3mm 20μm 0.31% 10998 1*10^6
SIM_SiPM_03C*_OEM 35μm 0.41% 4774 3*10^6
SIM_SiPM_03C Super*_OEM 35μm 0.5% 5676 6.3*10^6
SIM_SiPM_03D_OEM 50μm 0.47% 2668 6*10^6
SIM_SiPM_06C*_OEM 6*6mm 35μm 0.41% 18980 3*10^6

 

 

Performance Parameters of Double-channel SiPM Bare Board

Model Effective Area Pixel Size Photon Detection(PDE) Number of Pixels Gain
SIM_SiPM_03B*_DC_OEM 3*3mm 20μm 0.31 10998 1*10^6
SIM_SiPM_03C*_DC_OEM 35μm 0.41 4774 3*10^6
SIM_SiPM_03C Super*_DC_OEM 35μm 0.5 5676 6.3*10^6
SIM_SiPM_06C*_DC_OEM 6*6mm 35μm 0.41 18980 3*10^6
SIM_SiPM_06C Super*_DC_OEM 0.5 22292 6.3*10^6

Note: Items marked with * are in stock.

Performance Curves

                 

              Curve of PDE vs. wavelength                                                                     Curve of response vs. wavelength

                          

                 

          Curve of dark current vs. Voltage/temperature                       Curve of dark current vs. overvoltage

 

     

              Curve of PDE vs. wavelength (Super Series                       Curve of gain vs. overvoltage (Super Series)

           

 Curve of PDE vs. overvoltage (Super Series)              Curve of PDE vs. crosstalk (Super Series)

 

 

               

 

 

 

 

 


Positron Emission Tomography (PET)

 

 

 

LiDAR

 

 

 

Security and Safely System

Bioluminescence (Flow Cytometry)

 

Optical Platform Applications

 

Point Scanning Microscopy Application for Chip Samples


Visible Single Photon Detector(SPD)

Model
Wavelength Range
Timing Resolution
QE 
Dark Count Rate
  Silicon APD Detection Module 200 -1060nm 65%@700nm,2%@200nm <200cps to <500cps
  Visible SPD (Peak QE~500nm) 350 - 1000nm <40ps 35%@500nm, 25%@600nm <7Hz  to <250Hz
  Visible SPD (Peak QE~800nm) 350 - 1000nm <200ps
60%@640nm, 80%@800nm <300Hz to <1000Hz
  Visible Photon Counter OEM
350 - 900nm 40 -60ps 35%@500nm,4%@900nm <30Hz to <300Hz

 


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SIM_SiPM_01A
Spectral range:300-950nm;peak wavelength:420nm;dark voltage:2mV;active area:1*1mm;microcell size:10μm; PDE:18%;No. of microcells:2880;Gain:2*10^5
2-4 weeks $1502.00
SIM_SiPM_01B
Spectral range:300-950nm;peak wavelength:420nm;dark voltage:2mV;active area:1*1mm;microcell size:20μm; PDE:31%;No. of microcells:1296;Gain:1*10^6
2-4 weeks $1502.00
SIM_SiPM_01C*
Spectral range:300-950nm;peak wavelength:420nm;dark voltage:2mV;active area:1*1mm;microcell size:35μm; PDE:41%;No. of microcells:504;Gain:3*10^6
12-16 weeks $1502.00
SIM_SiPM_03B*
Spectral range:300-950nm;peak wavelength:420nm;dark voltage:2mV;active area:3*3mm;microcell size:20μm; PDE:31%;No. of microcells:10998;Gain:1*10^6
12-16 weeks $1553.00
SIM_SiPM_03C*
Spectral range:300-950nm;peak wavelength:420nm;dark voltage:2mV;active area:3*3mm;microcell size:35μm; PDE:41%;No. of microcells:4774;Gain:3*10^6
12-16 weeks $1553.00
SIM_SiPM_03C Super*
Spectral range:300-950nm;peak wavelength:420nm;dark voltage:2mV;active area:3*3mm;microcell size:35μm; PDE:50%;No. of microcells:5676;Gain:6.3*10^6
12-16 weeks $1553.00
SIM_SiPM_03D
Spectral range:300-950nm;peak wavelength:420nm;dark voltage:2mV;active area:3*3mm;microcell size:50μm; PDE:47%;No. of microcells:2668;Gain:6*10^6
2-4 weeks $1553.00
SIM_SiPM_06C*
Spectral range:300-950nm;peak wavelength:420nm;dark voltage:2mV;active area:6*6mm;microcell size:35μm; PDE:41%;No. of microcells:18980;Gain:3*10^6
12-16 weeks $1604.00
SIM_SiPM_01A_OEM
Spectral range:300-950nm;peak wavelength:420nm;dark voltage:2mV;active area:1*1mm;microcell size:10μm; PDE:18%;No. of microcells:2880;Gain:2*10^5
12-16 weeks $886.49
SIM_SiPM_01B_OEM
Spectral range:300-950nm;peak wavelength:420nm;dark voltage:2mV;active area:1*1mm;microcell size:20μm; PDE:31%;No. of microcells:1296;Gain:1*10^6
12-16 weeks $886.49
SIM_SiPM_01C*_OEM
Spectral range:300-950nm;peak wavelength:420nm;dark voltage:2mV;active area:1*1mm;microcell size:35μm; PDE:41%;No. of microcells:504;Gain:3*10^6
12-16 weeks $886.49
SIM_SiPM_03B*_OEM
Spectral range:300-950nm;peak wavelength:420nm;dark voltage:2mV;active area:3*3mm;microcell size:20μm; PDE:31%;No. of microcells:10998;Gain:1*10^6
In Stock $937.80
SIM_SiPM_03C*_OEM
Spectral range:300-950nm;peak wavelength:420nm;dark voltage:2mV;active area:3*3mm;microcell size:35μm; PDE:41%;No. of microcells:4774;Gain:3*10^6
12-16 weeks $937.80
SIM_SiPM_03C Super*_OEM
Spectral range:300-950nm;peak wavelength:420nm;dark voltage:2mV;active area:3*3mm;microcell size:35μm; PDE:50%;No. of microcells:5676;Gain:6.3*10^6
12-16 weeks $937.80
SIM_SiPM_03D_OEM
Spectral range:300-950nm;peak wavelength:420nm;dark voltage:2mV;active area:3*3mm;microcell size:50μm; PDE:47%;No. of microcells:2668;Gain:6*10^6
12-16 weeks $937.80
SIM_SiPM_06C*_OEM
Spectral range:300-950nm;peak wavelength:420nm;dark voltage:2mV;active area:6*6mm;microcell size:35μm; PDE:41%;No. of microcells:18980;Gain:3*10^6
12-16 weeks $989.10
SIM_SiPM_03B*_DC_OEM
Spectral range:300-950nm;peak wavelength:420nm;dark voltage:2mV;active area:3*3mm;microcell size:20μm; PDE:31%;No. of microcells:10998;Gain:1*10^6
12-16 weeks $469.00
SIM_SiPM_03C*_DC_OEM
Spectral range:300-950nm;peak wavelength:420nm;dark voltage:2mV;active area:3*3mm;microcell size:35μm; PDE:41%;No. of microcells:4774;Gain:3*10^6
12-16 weeks $469.00
SIM_SiPM_03C Super*_DC_OEM
Spectral range:300-950nm;peak wavelength:420nm;dark voltage:2mV;active area:3*3mm;microcell size:35μm; PDE:50%;No. of microcells:5676;Gain:6.3*10^6
12-16 weeks $469.00
SIM_SiPM_06C*_DC_OEM
Spectral range:300-950nm;peak wavelength:420nm;dark voltage:2mV;active area:6*6mm;microcell size:35μm; PDE:41%;No. of microcells:18980;Gain:3*10^6
12-16 weeks $478.00
SIM_SiPM_06C Super*_DC_OEM
Spectral range:300-950nm;peak wavelength:420nm;dark voltage:2mV;active area:6*6mm;microcell size:35μm; PDE:50%;No. of microcells:22292;Gain:6.3*10^6
12-16 weeks $478.00

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