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AP Technologies Ltd
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21A Charles Street,
Bath,
Somerset,
BA1 1HX,
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Silicon Photodiodes Electron/XUV, UV, Vis, NIR
We offer a range of standard silicon photodiodes from Opto Diode Corporation (ODC).
ODC was established in 1981 to develop and produce world-leading high power NIR LEDs. They entered the silicon photodiode market in 2003 and in mid-2004 completed an investment of over 1 million Dollars covering dedicated Class 1000 cleanroom and state-of-the-art photolithography and wafer fabrication facilities.
In 2011 ODC completed the acquisition of International Radiation Detectors, world-leaders in extreme UV and direct electron detection silicon photodiodes.
In 2014 Opto Diode moved the short distance from Newbury Park to Camarillo, taking over a larger facility which was re-equipped with the latest equipment and greatly expanded cleanroom space.
Silicon photodiodes are semiconductors that generate a current or voltage when illuminated by light. They have no internal gain, but can operate with much greater dynamic range than other types of photon detectors.
ODC’s engineering staff have more than 50 years' experience in the design and manufacture of silicon photodiodes and use this to full effect to offer standard and custom detector solutions with high quality, cost-effective pricing and very quick turnaround. ODC welcomes the opportunity to design a custom solution to meet your exact needs.
ODC was established in 1981 to develop and produce world-leading high power NIR LEDs. They entered the silicon photodiode market in 2003 and in mid-2004 completed an investment of over 1 million Dollars covering dedicated Class 1000 cleanroom and state-of-the-art photolithography and wafer fabrication facilities.
In 2011 ODC completed the acquisition of International Radiation Detectors, world-leaders in extreme UV and direct electron detection silicon photodiodes.
In 2014 Opto Diode moved the short distance from Newbury Park to Camarillo, taking over a larger facility which was re-equipped with the latest equipment and greatly expanded cleanroom space.
Silicon photodiodes are semiconductors that generate a current or voltage when illuminated by light. They have no internal gain, but can operate with much greater dynamic range than other types of photon detectors.
ODC’s engineering staff have more than 50 years' experience in the design and manufacture of silicon photodiodes and use this to full effect to offer standard and custom detector solutions with high quality, cost-effective pricing and very quick turnaround. ODC welcomes the opportunity to design a custom solution to meet your exact needs.
Silicon Photomultipliers (SiPMs)
Ketek are a world leader in the field of Silicon Photomultipliers (SiPMs) which are rapidly replacing conventional vacuum PMTs and silicon avalanche photodiodes (APDs) due to a combination of exciting features:-
> Low operating voltage
> Tightly controlled breakdown/operating voltage uniformity - ±125mV per reel
> Low temperature dependence of breakdown voltage - 22mV/°C
> Immunity to magnetic fields
> MRI compatible packaging
> MSL1
> Small size whilst mechanically and optically robust with no damage from high-light levels
> Multi-channel arrays can be made with fine pitch resolutions not possible in vacuum PMTs
> Evaluation kit comprising readout board, preamplifier, bias source & SiPM mounted to pin-adapter PCB
> OEM modules comprising SiPM, power supply, bias control and preamplifier
> Low operating voltage
> Tightly controlled breakdown/operating voltage uniformity - ±125mV per reel
> Low temperature dependence of breakdown voltage - 22mV/°C
> Immunity to magnetic fields
> MRI compatible packaging
> MSL1
> Small size whilst mechanically and optically robust with no damage from high-light levels
> Multi-channel arrays can be made with fine pitch resolutions not possible in vacuum PMTs
> Evaluation kit comprising readout board, preamplifier, bias source & SiPM mounted to pin-adapter PCB
> OEM modules comprising SiPM, power supply, bias control and preamplifier
Data Acquisition Systems SiPM Interface Boards
Vertilon’s line of charge integrating and photon counting data acquisition products seamlessly interface to a variety of single and multi-element, charge-based sensors such as silicon photomultipliers (SiPMs or MPPCs), vacuum photomultiplier tubes (PMTs), photodiodes and avalanche photodiodes (APDs).
In a typical application the user-supplied sensor is plugged into a Vertilon sensor interface board (SIB) mounted to the user's optical bench. The outputs from the SIB connect using a SIB cable to a Vertilon PhotoniQ multi-channel data acquisition system.
Alternatively, Vertilon's PhotoniQ expandable systems allow the user to connect up to 8 single element devices directly to the front panel of the unit.
Data from optical events is captured and processed by the PhotoniQ which outputs the resulting event data over a USB 2.0 interface to a PC.
Triggering modes include continuous and edge-triggered event capture as well as more sophisticated modes such as event driven and pre-triggering.
Two user-selectable data acquisition modes are optimized for data collection of random events as in particle analysis applications, and continuous events as in scanned imaging applications. User-defined discrimination functions can be employed to reduce the data set to contain only the events of interest.
The standard graphical user interface and USB drivers supplied with the PhotoniQ are used to view events in real time or log them to disk. Alternatively, the GUI can be bypassed entirely such that the event data can be fed directly to a user's custom application.
In a typical application the user-supplied sensor is plugged into a Vertilon sensor interface board (SIB) mounted to the user's optical bench. The outputs from the SIB connect using a SIB cable to a Vertilon PhotoniQ multi-channel data acquisition system.
Alternatively, Vertilon's PhotoniQ expandable systems allow the user to connect up to 8 single element devices directly to the front panel of the unit.
Data from optical events is captured and processed by the PhotoniQ which outputs the resulting event data over a USB 2.0 interface to a PC.
Triggering modes include continuous and edge-triggered event capture as well as more sophisticated modes such as event driven and pre-triggering.
Two user-selectable data acquisition modes are optimized for data collection of random events as in particle analysis applications, and continuous events as in scanned imaging applications. User-defined discrimination functions can be employed to reduce the data set to contain only the events of interest.
The standard graphical user interface and USB drivers supplied with the PhotoniQ are used to view events in real time or log them to disk. Alternatively, the GUI can be bypassed entirely such that the event data can be fed directly to a user's custom application.
Lead-Salt IR Detectors Thermal IR Emitters
We supply the "CalSensors" range of Lead Sulfide (PbS) and Lead Selenide (PbSe) detectors and "CalSource" IR emitters from Opto Diode Corporation.
Lead Sulfide detectors are sensitive from 1µm to 3.1µm whilst Lead Selenide covers the range 1µm to 5µm.
A range of uncooled and cooled single channel detectors are offered in both materials - the "A-Series" (PbS) and "B-Series" (PbSe).
PbSe 4-channel detectors are offered in uncooled and cooled versions under the "MCD-Series" with the option of integrated optical filters allowing simultaneous measurement of multiple materials and gases such as CO, CO2 and various hydrocarbons. The 4 detectors are a single semiconductor chip enabling accurate placement and uniform characteristics while the integrated spectral filters are mounted in holders designed to minimise optical crosstalk between detector channels.
ODC's "CalSource" thermal infrared sources are offered in Steady State "SA-Series" and High Output Low Cost Steady State "SHA-Series" based on a coiled filament design. ODC also supply ultra-thin metallic foil Pulsable emitters "SVF-Series" and the Fast Pulsable "SPF-Series". To ease integration of their fast pulsable IR sources Opto Diode also offer the PIREPLUS high output IR emitter with integrated drive electronics.
Lead Sulfide detectors are sensitive from 1µm to 3.1µm whilst Lead Selenide covers the range 1µm to 5µm.
A range of uncooled and cooled single channel detectors are offered in both materials - the "A-Series" (PbS) and "B-Series" (PbSe).
PbSe 4-channel detectors are offered in uncooled and cooled versions under the "MCD-Series" with the option of integrated optical filters allowing simultaneous measurement of multiple materials and gases such as CO, CO2 and various hydrocarbons. The 4 detectors are a single semiconductor chip enabling accurate placement and uniform characteristics while the integrated spectral filters are mounted in holders designed to minimise optical crosstalk between detector channels.
ODC's "CalSource" thermal infrared sources are offered in Steady State "SA-Series" and High Output Low Cost Steady State "SHA-Series" based on a coiled filament design. ODC also supply ultra-thin metallic foil Pulsable emitters "SVF-Series" and the Fast Pulsable "SPF-Series". To ease integration of their fast pulsable IR sources Opto Diode also offer the PIREPLUS high output IR emitter with integrated drive electronics.
Laser Diodes & Modules Ultraviolet, Visible & NIR
We offer laser diode solutions from three suppliers:-
FiboTEC Fiberoptics offer single− and multi-channel Single-Frequency Laser Diode systems which combine 1529-1561nm very long coherence length External Cavity Laser Diodes drive and temperature control electronics and, where required, an EDFA.
For industrial applications FiboTEC produce turnkey solutions utilising high power laser diodes in combination with high modulation speed electronics and fibre management such as fibre-arrays.
LDX Optronics offer high power single emitter multimode laser diodes at standard wavelengths of 808, 940 and 980nm as well as “esoteric” wavelengths from 622 to 1800nm. In many instances, where LDX do not already have the wavelength required they can develop bespoke diodes to meet customers’ requirements.
QD Laser have developed a range of Quantum Dot and Quantum Well singlemode laser diodes aimed at Optical Communications, Industrial and Display applications.
FiboTEC Fiberoptics offer single− and multi-channel Single-Frequency Laser Diode systems which combine 1529-1561nm very long coherence length External Cavity Laser Diodes drive and temperature control electronics and, where required, an EDFA.
For industrial applications FiboTEC produce turnkey solutions utilising high power laser diodes in combination with high modulation speed electronics and fibre management such as fibre-arrays.
LDX Optronics offer high power single emitter multimode laser diodes at standard wavelengths of 808, 940 and 980nm as well as “esoteric” wavelengths from 622 to 1800nm. In many instances, where LDX do not already have the wavelength required they can develop bespoke diodes to meet customers’ requirements.
QD Laser have developed a range of Quantum Dot and Quantum Well singlemode laser diodes aimed at Optical Communications, Industrial and Display applications.
Light Emitting Diodes Ultraviolet, Visible & NIR
We offer a wide range of Light Emitting Diodes and LED-based systems from Opto Diode, The Fox Group, Sensor Electronic Technology and Adaptive Lighting covering the wavelength range 235nm to ~3500nm.
For convenience we have divided the range into UV, Visible and Near Infrared.
A large proportion of our LED business comes from customer-specific solutions optimised for individual applications. Optimisation can be anything from a simple tightening of the wavelength tolerance on a standard device through to a multi-wavelength solution with custom packaging, optics driver and monitoring electronics.
If you can't find the LED solution you are looking for please contact APT to discuss your application!
For convenience we have divided the range into UV, Visible and Near Infrared.
A large proportion of our LED business comes from customer-specific solutions optimised for individual applications. Optimisation can be anything from a simple tightening of the wavelength tolerance on a standard device through to a multi-wavelength solution with custom packaging, optics driver and monitoring electronics.
If you can't find the LED solution you are looking for please contact APT to discuss your application!
Liquid Crystal Components
We offer Liquid Crystal based optical components from LC-Tec of Borlänge, Sweden. including:-
> Fast Optical Shutters (FOS)
> Fast Polarisation Modulators (FPM)
> Variable Polarisation Rotators (VPR)
> Variable ND filters
> Tuneable and Switchable Colour Filters (TCF/SCF)
> Fast Switchable Diffusers (FSD)
> Fast Optical Shutters (FOS)
> Fast Polarisation Modulators (FPM)
> Variable Polarisation Rotators (VPR)
> Variable ND filters
> Tuneable and Switchable Colour Filters (TCF/SCF)
> Fast Switchable Diffusers (FSD)
Fibreoptic Instruments- Broadband ASE Sources
Fibotec's fibreoptic broadband sources use the amplified spontaneous emission (ASE) of optically pumped rare-earth doped core optical fibres to generate broadband output from only a few nm to the entire emission spectra of the dopant.
Fibreoptic ASE sources are typically higher power than fibre-coupled broadband semiconductor sources with lower Relative Intensity Noise (RIN) and strong incoherence−making them the ideal source for test and measurement applications.
FiboLUX ASE sources offer exceptional Power Density in terms on dBm per nm, typically -12dBm/nm with higher figures available, gain-flattened designs are also available.
Standard products include C-, L- and C+L-Band Erbium doped sources. FiboTEC can also supply systems using alternate doped fibres.
FiboLUX instruments are available in Benchtop format with integrated power suppliers and digital display and as OEM modules for integration into the customer’s system.
Fibreoptic ASE sources are typically higher power than fibre-coupled broadband semiconductor sources with lower Relative Intensity Noise (RIN) and strong incoherence−making them the ideal source for test and measurement applications.
FiboLUX ASE sources offer exceptional Power Density in terms on dBm per nm, typically -12dBm/nm with higher figures available, gain-flattened designs are also available.
Standard products include C-, L- and C+L-Band Erbium doped sources. FiboTEC can also supply systems using alternate doped fibres.
FiboLUX instruments are available in Benchtop format with integrated power suppliers and digital display and as OEM modules for integration into the customer’s system.
Spectrometers
We supply compact and ultra-compact spectrometers from OtO Photonics along with their user-friendly "SpectraSmart" spectral measurement software and a range of lamp- and LED-based light sources.
OtO offer a range of compact Czerny-Turner cavity spectrometers along with their unique microspectrometers based on innovative Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS) semiconductor grating chip technology:-
SmartEngine Series - world's highest selling and broadest range of compact DUV-NIR C-T spectrometers
HummingBird Series - extra-compact crossed C-T cavity DUV-NIR spectrometers
EagleEye Series - high sensitivity compact TE-cooled DUV-NIR C-T spectrometers
SideWinder Series - compact NIR C-T spectrometers featuring InGaAs sensors for 900-1700nm
DualSpectrometer Series - combine SmartEngine and SideWinder for full 180nm to 1700nm spectrum
AirAlliance Series - wireless C-T spectrometers based on SmartEngine, EagleEye and SideWinder
UltraMicro Series - 200nm to 900nm MEMS-based microspectrometers as small as 6cm³
OtO offer a range of compact Czerny-Turner cavity spectrometers along with their unique microspectrometers based on innovative Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS) semiconductor grating chip technology:-
SmartEngine Series - world's highest selling and broadest range of compact DUV-NIR C-T spectrometers
HummingBird Series - extra-compact crossed C-T cavity DUV-NIR spectrometers
EagleEye Series - high sensitivity compact TE-cooled DUV-NIR C-T spectrometers
SideWinder Series - compact NIR C-T spectrometers featuring InGaAs sensors for 900-1700nm
DualSpectrometer Series - combine SmartEngine and SideWinder for full 180nm to 1700nm spectrum
AirAlliance Series - wireless C-T spectrometers based on SmartEngine, EagleEye and SideWinder
UltraMicro Series - 200nm to 900nm MEMS-based microspectrometers as small as 6cm³
About us
AP Technologies Ltd are a UK distributor of optoelectronic components with many years of experience supplying an extensive range of cutting-edge technology from trusted suppliers.
Our products are used in a wide range of applications for industries including industrial, scientific, military, medical and hazard and threat detection.
We represent suppliers the USA, Australia, Taiwan, Japan and Europe, including AiT Instruments, RPMC/LDX Optronics, Opto Diode Corporation, Sensor Electronic Technology & Vertilon (USA); SilannaUV (Australia); QD Laser (Japan); LC-Tec Displays (Sweden); OtO Photonics (Taiwan); FiboTEC Fiberoptics, IMM Photonics & Broadcom (Germany) and Adaptive Lighting (Ireland).
Our technologies include Spectrometers; Light Sources; Detectors with associated Data Acquisition & Photon Counting electronics; Liquid Crystal optical components; Fibreoptic components and instruments; and Time-of-Flight sensors.
Light Sources
- Light Emitting Diodes & LED systems from UVC at 235nm to Infrared
- Single- and multimode laser diodes and laser diode modules from 488nm to 1850nm
- Steady-State & Pulsable Thermal IR emitters
Time-of-Flight (ToF) Sensors
- Compact modules for up to 100m unambiguous operation
Detectors & Electronics
- XUV silicon photodiodes - responsive to <1nm for ion/electron/x-ray detection and laser monitoring
- UV, Visible and NIR-enhanced silicon photodiodes and photodiode-preamplifier hybrids
- Silicon Photomultipliers (SiPMs) − for scintillator-based PET/CT/SPECT & radiation detection
- NIR-enhanced SiPMs for Lidar
- Lead Sulphide (1-3.1µm) and Lead Selenide (1-5.5µm)
- Multi-channel charge integrating Data Acquisition Systems (DAQs)
- Multi-channel photon-counting DAQs
Liquid Crystal Optical Components
- Fast Optical Shutters
- Fast Polarisation Modulators and Variable Polarisation Rotators
- Variable Neutral Density Filters
Spectrometers & Light Sources
- Ultra-Compact 180-1100nm & 900-1700nm microspectrometers
- Compact 180-1100nm, 900-1700nm & 900-2500nm Czerny-Turner & Crossed-Cavity C-T spectrometers
- Ultra-high resolution spectrometers for OCT and VCSEL/laser diode/LED characterisation
- Broadband Halogen, LED & Deuterium light sources
- Spectral Measurement Systems
- SpectraSmart Windows GUI software, Windows & Linux SDKs
Our products are used in a wide range of applications for industries including industrial, scientific, military, medical and hazard and threat detection.
We represent suppliers the USA, Australia, Taiwan, Japan and Europe, including AiT Instruments, RPMC/LDX Optronics, Opto Diode Corporation, Sensor Electronic Technology & Vertilon (USA); SilannaUV (Australia); QD Laser (Japan); LC-Tec Displays (Sweden); OtO Photonics (Taiwan); FiboTEC Fiberoptics, IMM Photonics & Broadcom (Germany) and Adaptive Lighting (Ireland).
Our technologies include Spectrometers; Light Sources; Detectors with associated Data Acquisition & Photon Counting electronics; Liquid Crystal optical components; Fibreoptic components and instruments; and Time-of-Flight sensors.
Light Sources
- Light Emitting Diodes & LED systems from UVC at 235nm to Infrared
- Single- and multimode laser diodes and laser diode modules from 488nm to 1850nm
- Steady-State & Pulsable Thermal IR emitters
Time-of-Flight (ToF) Sensors
- Compact modules for up to 100m unambiguous operation
Detectors & Electronics
- XUV silicon photodiodes - responsive to <1nm for ion/electron/x-ray detection and laser monitoring
- UV, Visible and NIR-enhanced silicon photodiodes and photodiode-preamplifier hybrids
- Silicon Photomultipliers (SiPMs) − for scintillator-based PET/CT/SPECT & radiation detection
- NIR-enhanced SiPMs for Lidar
- Lead Sulphide (1-3.1µm) and Lead Selenide (1-5.5µm)
- Multi-channel charge integrating Data Acquisition Systems (DAQs)
- Multi-channel photon-counting DAQs
Liquid Crystal Optical Components
- Fast Optical Shutters
- Fast Polarisation Modulators and Variable Polarisation Rotators
- Variable Neutral Density Filters
Spectrometers & Light Sources
- Ultra-Compact 180-1100nm & 900-1700nm microspectrometers
- Compact 180-1100nm, 900-1700nm & 900-2500nm Czerny-Turner & Crossed-Cavity C-T spectrometers
- Ultra-high resolution spectrometers for OCT and VCSEL/laser diode/LED characterisation
- Broadband Halogen, LED & Deuterium light sources
- Spectral Measurement Systems
- SpectraSmart Windows GUI software, Windows & Linux SDKs
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