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Multichannel Charge Integrating SiPM, PMT & APD DAQ Systems 

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Vertilon offers its PhotoniQ line of charge integrating multichannel data acquisition (DAQ) systems in standard configurations ranging from 2 to 128 input channels. All configurations include PC compatible GUI software, Windows based USB drivers, USB cable, and external system power supply. As an option, a negative high voltage module to bias the user-supplied SiPM, PMT, or APD can be added to any PhotoniQ model. A second high voltage module can be added to the 64 and 128 channel PhotoniQ models for applications such as PET which require data collection from a pair of sensors. All models of PhotoniQ DAQ systems can be optionally upgraded with a large event buffer memory that can be used in applications requiring high speed continuous data acquisition. Sensor interface boards for SiPMs, PMTs, and APDs should be ordered separately. For a comprehensive description of the features, specifications, and options for all PhotoniQ models, download the PhotoniQ Selection Guide here.

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IQSP480 — 32 Channel Data Acquisition (DAQ) System

  • 96 dB dynamic range (16 bits)

  • 6.0 usec event pair resolution

  • 150 KHz maximum trigger rate

  • 1450 pC maximum input charge

  • 30 fC RMS input noise charge

Product Sheet: IQSP480 32 Channel Data Acquisition (DAQ) System
User Manual: IQSP480 / IQSP482 / IQSP580 / IQSP582 DAQ Systems

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IQSP482 — 64 Channel Data Acquisition (DAQ) System

  • 96 dB dynamic range (16 bits)

  • 7.0 usec event pair resolution

  • 120 KHz maximum trigger rate

  • 1450 pC maximum input charge

  • 30 fC RMS input noise charge

Product Sheet: IQSP482 64 Channel Data Acquisition (DAQ) System
User Manual: IQSP480 / IQSP482 / IQSP580 / IQSP582 DAQ Systems

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IQSP580 — 32 Channel High Speed Data Acquisition (DAQ) System

  • 84 dB dynamic range (14 bits)

  • 2.5 usec event pair resolution

  • 390 KHz maximum trigger rate

  • 875 pC maximum input charge

  • 100 fC RMS input noise charge

Product Sheet: IQSP580 32 Channel Data Acquisition (DAQ) System
User Manual: IQSP480 / IQSP482 / IQSP580 / IQSP582 DAQ Systems

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IQSP582 — 64 Channel High Speed Data Acquisition (DAQ) System

  • 84 dB dynamic range (14 bits)

  • 3.2 usec event pair resolution

  • 250 KHz maximum trigger rate

  • 875 pC maximum input charge

  • 100 fC RMS input noise charge

Product Sheet: IQSP582 64 Channel Data Acquisition (DAQ) System
User Manual: IQSP480 / IQSP482 / IQSP580 / IQSP582 DAQ Systems

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IQSP584 — 128 Channel High Speed Data Acquisition (DAQ) System

  • 84 dB dynamic range (14 bits)

  • 6.5 usec event pair resolution

  • 140 KHz maximum trigger rate

  • 875 pC maximum input charge

  • 100 fC RMS input noise charge

Product Sheet: IQSP584 128 Channel Data Acquisition (DAQ) System
User Manual: IQSP584 High Speed 128 Channel Data Acquisition (DAQ) System

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IQSP418 — Field Expandable High Dynamic Range Data Acquisition (DAQ) System

  • Field expandable from 2 to 8 channels

  • Individual sensor inputs

  • 96 dB dynamic range (16 bits)

  • 6.0 usec event pair resolution

  • 150 KHz maximum trigger rate

  • 1450 pC maximum input charge

  • 30 fC RMS input noise charge

Product Sheet: IQSP418 Field Expandable Data Acquisition (DAQ) System
User Manual: IQSP418 / IQSP518 DAQ Systems

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IQSP518 — Field Expandable High Speed Data Acquisition (DAQ) System

  • Field expandable from 2 to 8 channels

  • Individual sensor inputs

  • 84 dB dynamic range (14 bits)

  • 2.5 usec event pair resolution

  • 390 KHz maximum trigger rate

  • 875 pC maximum input charge

  • 100 fC RMS input noise charge

Product Sheet: IQSP518 Field Expandable Data Acquisition (DAQ) System
User Manual: IQSP418 / IQSP518 DAQ Systems

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Avalanche Photodiode Array Sensor Interface Products

Vertilon offers sensor interface boards for the Hamamatsu S8550 4 x 8 APD array and First Sensor 16 element linear APD array.

For applications utilizing multiple single element APDs, the SDS232 SMB distribution system can be employed to provide a convenient means to connect up to 32 coaxial outputs to a PhotoniQ data acquisition system.

Please refer to the selection guide below or contact Vertilon if your sensor is not listed and a custom SIB is required.​

IQSP518 PhotoniQ Expandable Data Acquisition System

Description

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The PhotoniQ Model IQSP518 is an economical multi-channel data acquisition system designed to offer scientists, engineers, and developers an off-the-shelf solution for data collection from multiple charge-based sensors. Implemented as a stand-alone laboratory instrument with a PC interface, the PhotoniQ is used for charge integration and data acquisition from individual photomultiplier tubes, avalanche photodiodes, and silicon photomultipliers (SiPM).

Available in a standard configuration of two input channels, the IQSP518 can be expanded in the factory or field to up to eight parallel channels. Flexible, intelligent triggering and acquisition modes allow the unit to reliably capture event or image data using sophisticated data acquisition techniques.

The IQSP518 is fully configurable over its USB 2.0 port using an included graphical user interface.

Continuous high speed data transfers to the PC are handled through this interface, or for custom applications through the provided Windows DLL set.

Features

  • Two synchronously gated integrator/data acquisition channels optionally expandable to up to eight integrator/acquisition channels

  •  84 dB dynamic range (14-bit resolution)

  • Particle analysis with 2.6 usec event pair resolution, image acquisition at rates up to 390,000 pixels/sec

  •  Single photon sensitivity when used with typical PMTs and SiPMs detectors

  •  Intelligent triggering supports edge, internal, level, and boxcar modes 

  •  Advanced triggering capability supports pretriggering, event based, and cross bank

  • Flexible control of integration parameters such as delay, period, or external boxcar

  •  Two data acquisition modes optimized for particle analysis and scanned imaging applications

  • Optional 2,000,000 or 4,000,000 pixel buffer available for high speed imaging applications

  • Real-time data discrimination, channel gain normalization, and background subtraction

  • Programmable filtering for real time detection of predefined energy levels or spectrums

  • General purpose output linked to filter function

  •  Compatible with commonly available multianode PMTs, silicon photomultipliers, and avalanche photodiode arrays

  • On board user-programmable general purpose DAC and ADC for detector bias control and monitoring

Applications

  •  Bioaerosol Detection and Discrimination

  •  PET and SPECT

  •  Confocal Microscopy

  • Flow Cytometry

  •  Fluorescence Spectroscopy

  •  Spatial Radiation Detection

  • Analytical Chemistry

  •  Particle Physics

  •  Piezoelectric Sensor Array Readout

  •  DNA Sequencing

  • Silicon Photomultipliers (SiPM)

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Software Features & Functions

  • Graphical User Interface (GUI) for menu driven data acquisition, configuration, and status

  •  Real time display shows total integrated charge level across all channels for each captured event or pixel

  •  Integrated log file viewer permits on-screen viewing of logged event data ƒ High speed event counter

  •  Image acquisition can be programmed to acquire for a preset number of pixels

  •  Trigger stamping and event time stamping with 100 nsec resolution 

  •  USB 2.0 interface supports high transfer rates 

  •  General purpose programmable digital output to control external devices

  • Included Microsoft Windows DLLs for interface to custom user applications

Recommended Sensor Interface Circuits

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Included Accessories and Software

  • The IQSP518 comes enclosed in a rugged, EMI-shielded, instrument case and is shipped with the following standard components and software:

  •  PhotoniQ Control and Acquisition Interface Software CD-ROM

  •  DC power supply (+5V, 2A) with power cord

  •  USB 2.0 cable

Options

  • Options The IQSP518 can be ordered with the following hardware options:

  • XCH501: Extra input channel - Up to six can be added 

  •  MEM032: Memory upgrade - 2,000,000 event image buffer 

  •  MEM064: Memory upgrade - 4,000,000 event image buffer

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