Marina Photonics
Since 1987 — Trusted by researchers worldwide

High-Speed Sustained
Gigahertz Photon Counting

Affordable continuous multi-channel Gigaphoton/second counting. Less than $5,000 for most complete systems — excluding detectors.

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1.6 GHz
Max Sustained Count Rate
Channel 1
800 MHz
Simultaneous Channels
Channels 2 & 3
400 MB/s
USB 3 Throughput
Sustained streaming
625 ps
Bin Resolution
1.25 ns standard

Why Marina Photonics

No Dead Time
Continuous streaming with no start-stop reset time. Every photon counted.
Multi-Channel
3–4 channels of time-correlated photon counting simultaneously.
USB 3 Output
400 MB/s sustained throughput direct to computer disk. No FIFO limits.
Gated Counting
Select photon count windows as short as 1.25 ns with external gate input.

System Specifications

Dimensions: 6.25″w × 4.25″h × 7″d including switches and connectors

Power: Internal 100–240 VAC 50/60 Hz, 10W

Inputs: Photon, gate, and trigger inputs accept any level up to 3.2V — LVTTL GHz logic or PECL for better timing with positive edge

Trigger: GHz LVTTL adjustable threshold edge (or any preset positive level >0.05V)

Gating: Select count windows for bursts of photons as short as 1.25 ns

Interface: USB 3 computer-controlled acquisition at 400 MB/s — unlimited continuous streaming throughput

Software: Data stored on computer disk via command-line program. IDL 3-D analysis software interface available. Any software reading binary files may be used.

One year warranty applies to hardware and software updates.

Ready to learn more?
Call 831 601 2120 or email us directly.
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