Becker & Hickl GmbH products

The HPM-100 series, designed by Becker & Hickl, represents advanced hybrid single-photon detectors integrating a photocathode, electron acceleration system, and silicon avalanche diode. Electrons emitted from the photocathode accelerate towards the avalanche diode, amplified by substantial electron-hole pair generation, ensuring efficient detection of current pulses. These detectors excel in Time-Correlated Single Photon Counting (TCSPC) systems, achieving exceptional time resolution due to low transit-time spread, enabled by high acceleration voltages. The HPM-100 detectors cater to diverse applications, providing a wide spectral range and high quantum efficiency. Notably, these detectors surpass traditional photomultiplier tubes (PMTs) in counting efficiency by eliminating electron losses in the initial stages. The absence of afterpulsing is another significant feature, offering high dynamic-range fluorescence-decay recording. With a robust design incorporating high-voltage generators and a low-noise preamplifier in a shielded metal casing, these detectors are well-suited for rigorous scientific research.

The SPC-180N Series by Becker & Hickl is a suite of high-performance modules designed for fluorescence lifetime imaging microscopy (FLIM). Known for its high-time resolution, the series caters to various applications such as fluorescence lifetime measurements, single molecule spectroscopy, and fluorescence correlation spectroscopy (FCS). The modules are equipped with high-speed PCI-Express interfaces for rapid data transfer, crucial for avoiding bus saturation in fast FLIM operations. Featuring ultra-fast timing electronics, the modules span three variants: SPC-180N, SPC-180NX, and SPC-180NXX, each offering differing time range and resolution to accommodate diverse experimental needs. The series provides the functionality to measure internal timing jitter and IRF widths, advantageous for ultra-fast detectors like SSPDs. SPCM software, included with the modules, facilitates comprehensive data acquisition and analysis, supporting both acquisition and advanced analysis modes. These modules are well-suited for integration into various scanning microscopes and serve as a basis for FLIM upgrades.