AuraTek multi-anode MCP-PMTs

The Auratek PCS-256 is an innovative, photon counting system that combines a Multi-Anode MCP-PMT with the high-performance TOF-PET readout electronics. The easy-to-use system contains 256 independent, high-performance photon counting channels, each having a time stamp with 44 ps resolution and timing performance of < 100 ps rms after amplitude walk correction. The system is self-triggering and event-driven, with time and amplitude data provide for each photon detected. The maximum count rate for each channel is 160 kcps, with a maximum total system count rate of about 10 Mcps. An optional user-provided event identifier can be time-stamped and included in the data stream by replacing one of the 256 anodes with external input. The 160 MHz clock used by the sensor head is available to synchronize external circuits, or optionally, the user can provide their own 160 MHz clock. A Gigabit Ethernet link (640 Mbps max data rate) makes the final connection to a data acquisition computer providing online data display and storage of raw data to disk for later processing.

The PCS-256 is available with any of Photek’s high sensitivity photocathodes, each providing high quantum efficiency with extremely low dark counts for optimal signal-to-noise performance. Customization of the PCS-256 for your specific needs includes fiber optic input window for proximity focusing, multi-photon pulse readout, and varying pixel size and geometry using Photek’s proprietary Anisotropic Conductive Film technology. Software is provided to allow real-time monitoring of data and to optimize data post-processing.

The AuraTek MAPMT228 is a next-generation Multi-Anode Micro-Channel Plate Photo-Multiplier Tube (MCP-PMT). It can be configured as a multi-channel single-photon counter or analog photon pulse analyzer. The 1024 individual anodes are arranged in a 32 x 32 pattern with 0.88 mm pitch, resulting in a 28.16 mm square active area. Connection of the high-density anode output is made using Photek’s proprietary interconnect process based on an Anisotropic Conductive Film (ACF). Customers can request custom configurations of the full 1024 anodes via high-density connectors, or group the anodes to form unique readout geometries. The timing performance is state-of-the-art, with pulse rise-time of <175 ps and single-photon transit time spread of <40 ps rms per channel. Ask our experts to help you select the best readout electronics for your application.

The AuraTek MAPMT253 is a next-generation Multi-Anode Micro-Channel Plate Photo-Multiplier Tube (MCP-PMT). It can be configured as a multi-channel single-photon counter or analog photon pulse analyzer. The 4096 individual anodes are arranged in a 64×64 pattern with 0.88 mm pitch, resulting in a 53 mm square active area. The overall tube is 59 mm square, enabling efficient tiling of multiple MAPMT253s to cover large areas. Connection of the high-density anode output is made using Photek’s proprietary interconnect process based on an Anisotropic Conductive Film (ACF). Customers can request custom readout configurations of the full 4096 anodes via high-density connectors, or group the anodes to form unique readout geometries. The timing performance is state-of-the-art, with pulse rise-time of <175 ps and single-photon transit time spread of <40 ps rms per channel. Ask our experts to help you select the best readout electronics for your application.

Further information available in this Presentation (PDF) .