High-speed NIR PMT Module for Photon Counting
San Jose, CA (Photonics West 2003) - Hamamatsu Corporation introduces the H9170-45/H9170-75 photomultiplier tube (PMT) modules that combine a highly sensitive PMT, air-cooled TE cooler and HV power supply with protection circuit. The high sensitivity of the PMT makes the H9170-45/H9170-75 extremely well suited for photoluminescence, singlet oxygen measurement, Raman spectroscopy, cathodoluminescence, fluorescence, and LIDAR applications
The H9170-45 covers the 950 nm ~1400 nm wavelength range and achieves peak sensitivity of 5 mA/W at 1300 nm, while the H9170-75 covers up to 1700 nm, achieving peak sensitivity of 3.5 mA/W at 1500 nm. The modules achieve such high sensitivity because the PMTs utilize a proprietary semi-transparent NIR photocathode technology developed by Hamamatsu. The design also gives the PMTs a fast response rise time of 0.9 ns. Additionally, the PMTs have a large 19-mm area for light detection.
Hamamatsu has designed the H9170-45/H9170-75 with an air-cooled TE cooler, eliminating the need for liquid nitrogen or cooling water. The cooling unit also has a condenser lens that allows a large input area for simple optical coupling. Optional fiber optic or monochromatic adapters are available for use with the H9170-45/H9170-75.
Pricing starts at $20,000 for the H9170-45 and $20,000 H9170-75 in small quantities. Delivery is 8 weeks ARO for sample quantities.
Hamamatsu is a leading manufacturer of devices for generation and measurement of infrared, visible, and ultraviolet light. Its products include photodiodes, photomultiplier tubes, scientific light sources, infrared detectors, photoconductive cells, and imaging devices. The company's unique corporate philosophy stresses the advancement of photonics through extensive research, and yields products that are regarded as the state of the art. Hamamatsu products are used throughout the world in scientific, industrial, and commercial applications.
For more information, please contact Hamamatsu Corporation, 360 Foothill Road, P.O.
Box 6910, Bridgewater, NJ 08807, or call 1-800-524-0504. You can also visit us on the Web at usa.hamamatsu.com.