Press release
April, 2017

Silicon photomultiplier module simplifies test runs in research and development

First Sensor presents a new development module for its silicon photomultipliers (SiPMs) for the detection of ultra-low light levels in the wavelength range from 350 nm to 900 nm. The module integrates a stable voltage supply, signal amplification, interfaces and the SiPM detector in a compact plug and play unit. Included software allows optimization of the operating point of the detector to the respective application by the precise and individual setting and storage of the supply voltage. The new SiPM module is ideally suited for photon counting applications. For the measurement of ionizing radiation, the silicon photomultiplier can optionally be equipped with a LYSO scintillation crystal whose luminescence radiation is in the visible range at around 420 nm.

The solid-state silicon photomultipliers from First Sensor offer significant advantages such as low operating voltage, excellent temperature stability, immunity to magnetic fields and a very small size. The NUV- and RGB-SiPMs with peak sensitivities at 420 nm and 550 nm feature extremely low temperature coefficients of the breakdown voltage and gain, which allows for highly accurate and stable measurements. Enhanced materials and latest semiconductor technology enables low-noise devices with reduced dark count rate, crosstalk and very low afterpulsing probability. The precision SiPM detectors are designed to achieve very high gain (>106) and high photon detection efficiencies. Further, First Sensor develops and manufactures custom specific modules and complete systems for OEM customers worldwide.  

Important features of the SiPM module:
•	detection of ultra-low light levels and single photons from 350 to 900 nm
•	compact plug and play unit with voltage supply, signal amplification etc.
•	software for working point adjustment and storage
•	SiPM option with LYSO scintillation crystal for ionizing radiation detection

Typical applications of the silicon photomultiplier module from First Sensor include test runs and qualifications in high energy physics, medical diagnostics, nuclear medicine, homeland security and analytical instruments.  

About First Sensor AG
First Sensor AG is one of the world's leading suppliers in the field of sensor systems. Our company develops and manufactures both standardized and tailor-made sensor solutions for the detection of light, radiation, pressure, flow, level and acceleration for applications in the Industrial, Medical and Mobility growth markets. The company produces in-house and along the value-added chain from component to system level.

With over 800 employees, we are represented at six German locations and also have development, production and sales sites in the USA, Canada, China, the Netherlands, UK, France, Sweden and Denmark along with a worldwide partner network. We guarantee our compliance through regular successful certifications of the sites according to ISO/TS 16949, ISO 14001, EN ISO 13485, EN 9100 and ISO 9001 - matching the respective business field.

First Sensor AG is listed in the Prime Standard of the German stock exchange in Frankfurt.

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