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S-Fifteen Instruments Quantum Key Distribution System v0.1 allows secure point to point cryptographic key generation and transmission over standard telecom optical fibers. Upgraded in v0.2 detector blinding countermeasure. Subject to export restrictions. Lead time 3 months subject to parts availability. See why we think Quantum Key Distribution is important.
Entangled Photon Pair Source Specifications:
| Size | 19" Rack Height 2U |
| Power Consumption | 60W |
| Visibility | >98% |
| Wavelength | 1320nm center wavelength (O-band) |
| Output Fiberport | SC/PC (internal SMF28e fiber) |
| Photon Pair bandwidth | ~50nm FWHM |
| Input Voltage | 120-240 Vac in (IEC C14 Connector) |
| Bus Voltage | 12V |
| Temperature Range | 15-40 °C |
| Host Connection | TCP/IP over Ethernet |
| Operating Enviromental Temperature | 15-60°C |
Detector Specifications:
| Size | 19" Rack Height 3U |
| Power Consumption | 70W |
| Operating Wavelength | 1320nm |
| APD Absolute Efficiency | nominal ~10% |
| Detector Jitter | <300ps |
| Input Voltage | 120-240 Vac in (IEC C14 connector) |
| Input Fiberport | SC/PC (internal SMF28e) |
| Bus Voltage | 12V |
| Host Connection | TCP/IP over Ethernet |
| Operating Enviromental Temperature | 15-60°C |
Key Generation Package:
| Key Engine | |
| Classical Channel | Runs via TCP/IP |
| Photon polarization compensation | Automated |
| Time Synchronization | NTP + Correlation Matching |
| Preliminary key rate over -8 dB loss | 40 bps |
| User Interface | |
| Remote monitoring | Web browser based GUI |
| Network settings to reach Alice/Bob | User defined IP address |
| Key Retrieval | REST API based on ETSI standards |
