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The SiPM Module integrates a stable voltage supply,
signal amplification, interfaces and the SiPM detector in a
compact plug and play unit. Included software allows op-
timization of the operating point of the detector to the re-
spective application by the precise and individual setting
and storage of the supply voltage. The new SiPM Module
is used for test set-ups in research and development and
is ideally suited for photon counting applications.
Features
Light detection from 350 to 900 nm
Ultra compact
Very light weight
Different SiPM sizes, 1x1, 3x3, 4x4 mm
Voltage supply with low ripple
Control software
Setup board for voltage setting
Non cooled, analog output
Built-in SiPM optimized for NUV (420nm) or
RGB (550nm) light detection
– Optional version with LYSO scintillation crystal
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Applications
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Ultra-low-level light measurement
Single photon counting
Scientific applications
Scintillator readout
Gamma counting
Certificates
– RoHS compliant (2011/65/EU)
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Absolute maximum ratings
(1)
Parameter
Operating temperature (T
op
)
Storage temperature (T
S
)
Supply voltage (V
S
)
Output voltage (V
out
)
Min.
-10
-20
Max.
+40
+60
typ. 5
typ. 1.2
Unit
°C
°C
V
V @ 50
Ω
Electro-optical characteristics
(1)
NUV type
Parameter
Active area
Recharge time constant
Peak responsivity
Breakdown voltage (BV)
Recommended overvoltage range (OV)
Dark count rate
Gain
24
2
3.6×10
6
26
Min.
Typ.
1×1, 3x3, 4x4
70
420
28
6
25
2
2.7×10
6
27
Max.
Min.
RGB type
Typ.
1×1, 3x3, 4x4
50
550
29
4
Max.
Unit
mm
ns
nm
V
V
kHz/mm
2
<50 @ 2 V OV, <100 @ 6 V OV
<100 @ 2 V OV, <200 @ 4 V OV
Characteristics for module
Parameter
Bandwidth
Voltage ripple
Min.
Typ.
25
5
Max.
Unit
MHz
mV
Specification notes
(1) For further technical information, see SiPM datasheets.
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Device characteristics
Photon detection efficiency (PDE) as fct of wavelength
(crosstalk and afterpuls not included)
PDE for RGB Type
50 %
45 %
40 %
35 %
30 %
PDE
PDE for NUV Type
420 nm
550 nm
25 %
20 %
15 %
10 %
5%
0%
UV
Blue
Green
Yellow
Red
Infrared
350
400
450
500
550
600
650
700
750
800
850
900
Wavelenght [nm]
Schematic
Power supply
Input signal
Control block
HV block
SiPM
Amplifier
Analog output
Trimmer for offset
correction
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Physical dimensions
HV/connector side
Detector side
33
2
SiPM position
SiPM position depends on size of SiPM and is centred to board edges.
Distance can vary due to manual processing.
5,5
±1
X
24
SiPM
Chip size
1x1 mm
3x3 mm
4x4 mm
Width
2.03 mm
3.48 mm
4.48 mm
Y (distance to edge)
typ. 10.98 mm
typ. 10.26 mm
typ. 9.76 mm
Y
2
2,1
dimensions in mm
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Module components
HV/connector side
Detector side
SiPM sensor
Power supply +5 V
Trimmer for offset correction
Signal output (MMCX),
analog
Serial interface
HV block
Setup board for voltage setting
Mini USB connector for communication
with computer (USB cable not included
in delivery)
Serial interface connector
to SiPM Module
Software for working point setting of the SiPM
Connection indicator
Workflow
1. Download software from www.first-sensor.com
2. Module can run without software, basic
setting with 5 V supply voltage. Vbr is @
50
Ω
(e.g. oscilloscope) 1 PE approx. 10 mV,
Vbr can be changed with the software
3. Install the software
4. Install driver
5. Settings for Vbr are possible due to
keyboard or the rotary botton
6. If you want to set the value of Vbr for the
next start of the module you have to klick on
the “non volatile” button
Display for bias voltage
Non-volatile write, for fix
setting of voltage/working
point in the module
(2)
Close application
Rotary bottom for voltage setting
Specification notes
(2) Voltage which was set non-volatile will also be applied to the SiPM after reset/restart/power off of the module
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