Simple-Tau 150 Table-Top TCSPC Systems
Time-correlated single photon counting systems in lap-top format
Based on bh SPC-150 TCSPC module
Compact TCSPC systems
Laptop computer with extension box
Coupled via fast bus extension interface
SPC-150 TCSPC module, DCC-100 detector controller
Picosecond time resolution
Time channel width down to 813 fs
Electronic IRF (Jitter) 6.6 ps FWHM, 2.5 ps rms
Unprecedented timing stability
High count rate
Photon distribution and parameter-tag modes
Standard fluorescence decay recording
Fast triggered sequential recording
Unlimited sequential recording by memory swapping
Lifetime imaging in histogram and time-tag modes
FLIM by bh Megapixel Technology
Multi-spectral FLIM
Mosaic FLIM, PLIM, FLITS
FCS, FCCS, single-molecule spectroscopy
64-bit operating software
Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 8
Photon Channel
Principle
Constant Fraction Discriminator (CFD)
Time Resolution (FWHM / RMS, electr.)
6.6 ps / 2.5 ps
Opt. Input Voltage Range
- 30 mV to - 1 V
Min. Input Pulse Width
400 ps
Threshold
0 to - 500 mV
Zero Cross Adjust
- 100 mV to + 100 mV
Synchronisation Channel
Principle
Constant Fraction Discriminator (CFD)
Opt. Input Voltage Range
- 30 mV to - 1 V
Min. Input Pulse Width
400 ps
Threshold
0 to -500 mV
Frequency Range
0 to 150 MHz
Frequency Divider
1-2-4
Zero Cross Adjust
-100 mV to + 100 mV
Time-to-Amplitude Converters / ADCs
Principle
Ramp Generator / Biased Amplifier
TAC Range
50 ns to 5 us
Biased Amplifier Gain
1 to 15
Biased Amplifier Offset
0 to 100% of TAC Range
Time Range incl. Biased Amplifier
3.3 ns to 5 us
min. Time / Channel
813 fs
ADC Principle
50 ns Flash ADC with Error Correction
Diff. Nonlinearity
< 0.5% rms, typ. <1% peak-peak
Data Acquisition (Histogram Mode)
Method
on-board multi-dimensional histogramming process
Dead Time
100ns, independent of computer speed
Saturated count rate / count rate at 50% loss
10 MHz / 5 MHz
Number of Time Channels / Pixel
1 4 16 64 256 1024 4096
Image Resolution (pixels), 1 Detector Channel
2048 x 2048 1024 x 1024 512 x 512 256 x 256 128 x 128 64 x 64 32 x 32
max. Counts / Time Channel
216-1
Overflow Control
none / stop / repeat and correct
Collection Time
0.1 us to 100,000 s
Display Interval Time
0.1 us to 100,000 s
Repeat Time
0.1 us to 100,000 s
Sequential Recording
Programmable Hardware Sequencer, Unlimited recording by memory swapping,
in curve mode and scan mode
Synchronisation with scanning
pixel, line and frame clocks from scanning microscope
Curve Control (external Routing)
4 bit TTL
Count Enable Control
1 bit TTL
Experiment Trigger
TTL
Data Acquisition (FIFO / Parameter-Tag Mode)
Method
Time-tagging of individual photons and continuous writing to disk
Online Display
Decay function, FCS, Cross-FCS, PCH, MCS traces, images
Waveform recording
online from time-tag data, up to 16 detector channels
FCS calculation
Multi-tau algorithm, online calculation and online fit
Image Acquisition in parameter-tag mode
recording of pixel, line and frame pulses, online build-up of images by software
Image resolution, 64-bit SPCM software
No of time channels
64 256 1024 4096
No. of pixels, 1 detector channel
4096 x 4096 2048 x 2048 1024 x 1024 512 x 512
No. of pixels, 16 detector channels
1024 x 1024 512 x 512 256 x 256 128 x 128
Dead Time
100 ns
Output Data Format (ADC / Macrotime / Routing)
12 / 12 / 4
FIFO buffer Capacity (photons)
2 M
Macro Timer Resolution, internal clock
25 ns, 12 bit, overflows marked by MTOF entry in data stream
Macro Timer Resolution, clock from SYNC input
10ns to 100ns, 12 bit, , overflows marked by MTOF entry in data stream
Curve Control (external Routing)
4 bit TTL
External event markers
4 bit, TTL
Count Enable Control
1 bit TTL
Experiment Trigger
TTL
Detector control
Number of independently controlled detectors
one or two
Resolution of gain control
12 bit
Voltage Range Pin 12 of connector 1 and 3
0 to +10 V
Voltage Range Pin 13 of connector 1 and 3
0 to +0.9 V
Output Time Constant
100 ms
Detector overload shutdown
via TTL signal from detector module or preamplifier
Reset of overload shutdown
By software and at power-on
Shutter control
8 independent high-current switches
Max. Switch Current, Single Switch
2 A
Max. Switch Current, Sum of all Switches
5 A
Max. turn-off Voltage at Switches
20 V
Control of thermoelectric coolers
for one or two detectors
Total output voltage
0 to 5 V
Output Current
0 to 2 A
商品属性 [Time Channel Width] down to 813 fs [Time Resolution ] 6.6 ps FWHM, 2.5 ps rms