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Scalable Silicon Photomultiplier Array: SPMArray4
sensL•Datasheet: Scalable Silicon Photomultiplier Array: SPMArray4
sensL's Scalable Silicon Photomultiplier Array (SPMArray4) is the first commercially available, solid-state, large array detector based on silicon photomultiplier technology. The SPMArray4 will be of particular interest to developers of detector systems for applications such as PET, Gamma Camera, and Radiation Detection for medical and security purposes and to those working with fluorescence applications requiring very sensitive detector arrays. sensL introduces it's 16 element 4-side tile SPMArray based on SPM pixels tiled in a 4x4 array format which are attached into a low profile ceramic package. The solution offers 4 side tileable packaging to allow the SPMArray to be tiled for larger area detection systems.
A non-magnetic sensitive package has been developed using Ni free processing and low magnetic susceptible materials. A 20 pin copper grid array (PGA) is employed for electrical I/O's to a printed electronics board or to a standard test socket connector. The pixel array is over-molded with epoxy to completely encapsulate the pixels, bondwires and substrate bondpads. The pixel bias and readout configuration has been designed for both differential and single channel readout electronics.
,p>The performance and specification characteristics of each pixel are similar to sensL's other SPM products (http://sensl.com/products/silicon-photomultipliers) is sensitive to visible light in the range of 400nm to 850nm and is suited to applications requiring direct light detection at these wavelengths or for radiation detection via scintillators. Whether your application requires a 1D array for spectrometry or a 2D array for large area detection and spatial sensitivity, the SPMArray4 is a novel detector solution and the ideal replacement for MCPs, Multi-Anode PMTs, APDs, and existing discrete SPM products.Applications
- Medical Imaging
- PET/MR
- Homeland Security
- Radiation Detection
- Microarray Imaging
- Gamma Camera
- High Energy Physics
- X-Ray Detection
- Fluorescence Spectrometry
- Fluorescence Imaging
Features and Benefits
- What sets the SPMArray4 Apart From Other Detection solutions
- Form Factor – Smallest Form Factor package on market today using a unique low profile ceramic package with minimal deadspace on all four sides.
- Pixel Array Fill Factor – Best Fill factor in market today with 200microns deadspace between pixels
- Proven Performance – 14% Energy Resolution at 511keV peak for medical imaging , for nuclear medical applications
- Uniformity – Superior uniformity compared to PMT's; i.e.<20% STD/Median
- Tile SPMArray4 on all four sides – The SPMArray4 design allows arrays to be assembled together to form large area detection footprints similar in scale to PMT's. Flexible Readout – The SPMArray4 design is compatible with both pixellated and summed readout and can be configured with Single ended, differential and X-Y differential pre-amplification electronics.
- Magnetic Free Package Design – Magnetic free materials used in package. Ni free processing and Cu pin Alumina ceramic package.
- External Cooling – Package has been designed where an external TEC controller can be placed under the package for moderate cooling applications, i.e reduced temperature operation (5-10C) and/or temperature stabilization.
- Interface Connections – Pin compatible Package design with standard tests sockets available on market today.
•Datasheet: Scalable Silicon Photomultiplier Array: SPMArray4
