Biophotonics Technology, Medical Imaging, Medical Lasers, 3D Displays, LFS Crystals, Photo Detectors, 3D2D Display Technology, Laser Crystals and Components - Micro-pixel Avalanche Photo Diodes (MAPD)

Micro-pixel Avalanche Photo Diodes (MAPD)

ZMS has developed a new compact and cost-effective photo-detector for low light detection that will phase out the bulky and expensive PMT's (photo multiplier tubes) presently used in different imaging applications such as PET, Gamma cameras and high-energy nuclear physics.

The new Micro-pixel Avalanche Photo Diodes (MAPD) detect very small signals and can be readily used for photon counting. They feature extremely high gain typical of PMT’s (~ 10exp6) with the advantage of low operating voltage (~50 V compared to ~ 1000 V for PMT). All solid-state design makes MAPD detectors compact and insensitive to high magnetic fields. Zecotek’s detectors incorporate our break-through technology that dramatically improves linearity and allows very tight timing resolution by providing fast pulse rise time and low jitter. Together with its new scintillation material LFS, Zecotek’s photo-detectors provide a powerful platform for medical imaging applications relying on γ-ray detection, such as PET scanning, offering significant benefits to the industry.

Key features include:

Very high Gain (~10exp6)
High linearity
Low operating voltage (~50 V)
Insensitive to magnetic field
All-solid-state compact and extremely reliable design
High PDE (15-25%)
Fast pulse rise time (~2 ns)
Low dark noise (< 1 MHz)

Applications are:

Confocal microscopy
Flow cytometry
High-energy physics
PET/SPECT scanners
DNA sequencing
LIDAR and environmental monitoring
Homeland security
Advantages

For sales and product information contact sales@zecotek.com

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