Cooled Fast PMT Modules

PMC-150

  • Fast PMT for Single Photon Counting Applications
  • Fast TCSPC Instrument Response: Typ. 130 ps FWHM
  • Internal Cooler: Low Dark Count Rate
  • Internal GHz Preamplifier: High Output Amplitude
  • Fast Overload Protection
  • Higher Gain Compared to its Predecessor PMC-100
  • Excellent Noise Immunity
  • Standard C-Mount Thread Connection
  • Integrated High-Voltage Generator
  • Operated via DCC-100 or DCU-400/DCU-800 Laser / Detector Controller
  • Direct Interfacing to All bh TCSPC Systems
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    Specifications

     

    PMC-150

    Cathode Type

    -4

    -110

    -113

    -210

    -20

    Wavelength Range / nm 1)

    185 - 870

    230 - 700

    185 - 700

    230 - 700

    300 - 900

    Detector Quantum Efficiency 1)

    25 %

    @ 380 nm

    35 %

    @ 350 nm

    43 %

    @ 350 nm

    18 %

    @ 490 nm

     

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    Dark Count Rate (typ. Value)/ s-1, Tcase = 22 °C

    20

    5

    5

    10

    200

    Transit Time Spread

    (TCSPC IRF / FWHM, typ. Value)

    130 ps

    140 ps

    Count Rate

    > 5 MHz (continuous), > 100 MHz (Peak, < 1 µs)

    Single Electron Response Width (FWHM, typ. Value)

    1.5 ns

    Single Electron Response Amplitude (Vgain = 0.9 V to 1 V)

    100 to 200 mV

    Overload Indicator

    LED & Acoustic Signal

    Overload Signal

    TTL / CMOS, active low

    Signal Output

     

    Output Polarity

    negative

    Output Connector

    SMA

    Output Impedance

    50 Ω

    Power Supply

    (from DCC-100 Card)

    +12 V, -12 V (fan only), Cooler current 0.5 to 1 A

    General

    Cathode Diameter

    8 mm

    Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)

    (76 x 111 x 56) mm

    Optical Adapter

    C-Mount female

    Fibre Coupling

    SMA 905 or FC on request

    (1) According to Hamamatsu specifications

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    The bh TCSPC Handbook
    11th edition, September 2026

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