The IRSPD1 is a single-photon detector module sensitive to the infrared wavelength spectrum from 1020-1650nm. The photodetection is performed by a passively quenched InGaAs/InP avalanche photodiode in Geiger mode cooled to -40°C allowing a nominal efficiency of 10% at 1330nm and dark counts of 10-20k counts/sec. The device has an onboard counter and does not require a driver to operate. The host and device communicate only by a serial interface via the USB port.
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Physical Parameters:
| Size | 170mm x 60mm x 110mm | 
| Weight | 500g | 
Electrical Specifications:
| Supply Voltage | 12V (0.3A, DC 2.1mm socket) | 
| Output Pulse | NIM standard (LEMO00 connector) or TTL standard (SMA connector) | 
| Pulse Edge Rise/fall Time | <2ns | 
Optical Specifications:
| Wavelength Range | 1020nm to 1650nm | 
| Fiberport | FC/APC (internal SMF28e fiber) | 
| Photon Detection Efficiency (PDE) | 10% @1320nm | 
| Dark Count Rate at 10% PDE | ~10k-30k counts/sec | 
| Hold-Off Time | 0 to 300us in 5ns step size, software adjustable | 
| APD Min. Operating Temperature | -40°C, user adjustable | 
| Timing Jitter | <300ps | 
| Dynamic Range | 0-10^6 counts/sec (20ns holdoff ) | 
| Quenching | Passive (Active version available Q1 2021) | 
| Bias Gating | Continuous, Free running | 
| Discriminator Voltage | -30mV, user adjustable | 
Interface:
| Host connection | USB CDC ACM class / virtual com port (no device driver necessary) | 
| Data format | Serial Text Commands |