PerkinElmer's Single Photon Counting Module For Molecular Diagnostics Now Fully RoHS-Compliant

Wiesbaden, Germany — PerkinElmer Optoelectronics, a global technology leader in digital imaging, specialty lighting and optical detection technologies, recently announced that its SPCM-AQRH Single Photon Counting Module is now fully RoHS compliant in accordance with the European Union Directive 2002/95EEC, which restricts the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.

"PerkinElmer is pleased to offer our customers the SPCM-AQRH series of photon counting modules, designed and built to be fully compliant with RoHS standards," said Dr. Mario Gauer, Product Leader, Molecular Diagnostic Sensors, PerkinElmer Optoelectronics. "We strive to be a reliable partner by developing and manufacturing customized and superior sensor solutions," added Dr. Gauer.

PerkinElmer's SPCM-AQRH series of self-contained modules detect single photons of light over the 400 nm to 1060 nm wavelength range. The SPCM-AQRH uses a unique silicon avalanche photodiode (APD) to achieve a peak photon detection efficiency of more than 65% at 650 nm over an active area of 180 µm. It has a gating function, operates with a single 5 V supply voltage, and is user-friendly. PerkinElmer's Single Photon Counting Module is used in sensor applications such as LIDAR, photon correlation spectroscopy, astronomical observation, optical range finding, adaptive optics, ultra sensitive fluorescence and particle sizing.

SOURCE: PerkinElmer Optoelectronics