Table 2. Physical and optical characteristics of PDs used in analytical comparison. All models are manufactured by Hamamatsu Photonics (Shizuoka Japan).
| Type/Model #: | SiPM | SiPM | SiPM | SiPM | PMT | APD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S13360-3025 | S13360-1325 | S13360-1350 | S13360-1375 | R928 | S2384 | |
| Photosensitive Area (mm2) | 4.2 | 0.8 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 6.0 a | 7.1 |
| Microcell Size (µm) | 25 | 25 | 50 | 75 | - | - |
| Microcell Number | 14,400 | 2,668 | 667 | 285 | - | - |
| Fill Factor (%) | 47 | 47 | 74 | 82 | - | - |
| Recovery Time (ns) | 40 | 40 | 120 | 160 | - | - |
| Operating Voltage (V) | 58 | 58 | 56 | 56 | 1250 | 150 |
| Temp. Coeff. of Vbr (V/°C) | 0.054 | 0.054 | 0.054 | 0.054 | - | 0.65 |
| PDE 650/850nm (%) | 13/4 | 13/4 | 20/6 | 25/7 | 8/0.5 | 82/70 |
| Gain | 0.7 × 106 | 0.7 × 106 | 1.7 × 106 | 4 × 106 | 1 × 106 | 60 |
| Dark Current (nA) | 45 | 8 | 25 | 62 | 1 | 1 |
| Excess Noise Factor | 1.01 | 1.01 | 1.03 | 1.07 | 1.2 b | 3.98 |
a
3 mm fiber bundle (0.85 fill factor)
b
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