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Electronics for Silicon Photomultipliers

From small to large SiPM matrices, we've got you covered.

Whether you're entering the world of SiPM detectors or are an experienced researcher, our offerings cover all aspects of your needs. From advanced front-end solutions to precise biasing, we provide a diverse range of products designed to meet the unique requirements of SiPM applications.

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Readout Systems

Complete and flexible SiPM readout systems, scalable at any level, with integrated Bias and DAQ Software.

Front-End ASICs

WeeROC's ASICs offer amazing SiPM signal processing performances and ready-to-use testboards.

Bias Systems

Desktop, Rack Mount, or NIM form factors with temperature probe input for each channel with a resolution up to 1 mV.

Educational Kit

SiPM Kits designed for those seeking to master Silicon Photomultipliers, understanding and data analysis.

Readout Systems

The Easy-Scalable Readout System and Bias
FERS-5200

  • Your All-in-One SiPM Solution

    CAEN's FERS systems offer integrated bias and readout for SiPMs, simplifying experimental setups. Available Naked or Boxed.

  • Scale Anytime with no Hassle

    Simultaneously control and synchronize up to 128 boards through the CAEN DT5215 Concentrator board. This means a total of 8192 channels!

  • Open Source Control Software

    Janus is our Open Source software for data readout and control, putting the power of customization in your hands.

Exploring R&D Capabilities for SiPMs with Open FPGA
DT5550W

  • Development and DAQ Platform

    Your gateway to dynamic development and data acquisition serving as both an evaluation system for WeeROC ASICs and a fully-featured Acquisition System

  • Characterize your WeeROC ASICs

    Choose your PETIROC or CITIROC WeeROC ASICs by replacing the piggyback board that hosts 1, 2 or 4 WeeROC ASICs, scaling from 32 to 128 channels.

  • Open FPGA Architecture

    Build your own firmware with the Sci-Compiler software, an easy graphical development platform for Open FPGA.

Compare Readout Systems

The specs you were looking for

FERS-5200

A5202 Citiroc unit

FERS-5200

A5204 Radioroc unit

DT5550W Cit

Citiroc Chip Piggyback

DT5550W Pet

Petiroc Chip Piggyback

Channels 64 64 128 / 64 128 / 64 / 32
Scalability DT5215 Concentrator board to manage and synchronize up to 128 boards. Multiboard sync
Pulse Processing Functions
  • - Spectroscopy mode
  • - Timing (ToA, ToT list)
  • - Counting
  • - Spectroscopy mode
  • - Counting
  • - Spectroscopy mode
Spectroscopy Dynamic range (@ SiPM gain 106) 1 to 2500 p.e. 1 to 2000 p.e. 1 to 2500 p.e. 1 to 3000 p.e.
Shaping time 12.5 to 87.5 ns 20 to 1200 ns 12.5 to 87.5 ns 25 to 100 ns
Timing resolution 300 ps RMS 55 ps RMS 300 ps RMS 37 ps LSB
Counting 20 Mcps/ch 200 Mcps/ch 20 Mcps/ch x
Bias 20 to 85 V @ 10 mA
SiPM Interface Adapters
    • Hamamatsu S13361-3050AE-08
    • OnSemi ARRAYJ-60035-64P-PCB
    • OnSemi ARRAYC-60035-64P-PCB
    • Hamamatsu S13361-3050AE-08
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Front-End ASICs

WeeROC Chips and Testboards

  • Unlock Precision with WeeROC Readout Chips

    Explore the unmatched capabilities of WeeROC Readout chip line, designed for SiPM signal processing.

  • Seamless Integration with Ready-to-Use Testboards

    Enjoy the convenience of ready-to-use testboards, enabling easy ASIC debug, and access to all ASIC’s digital and analog I/Os.

Bias

The Single Channel family

A compact PCB/Desktop solution to provide stable and noiseless
power supply for single and array/matrix SiPM detectors.

Control Software

Zeus control software enables monitoring of voltage, current, and temperature in real-time of multiple modules.

Naked or boxed

PCB mount available in SMD or Through-Hole version or Desktop version USB powered.

Temperature compensation

Built in temperature compensation controller with programmable coefficient (3.5 mm jack probe input).

Up to +85 V/10 mA

The output voltage could be regulated between 20 V and 85 V with a resolution of 1 mV.

Up to 16 Independent Channels

The x8031 Power Supply modules provide flexible design options, including Desktop, Rack Mount, or NIM configurations. Designed for SiPM detector arrays/matrices, each channel can supply up to ±100 V /10 mA.

  • Supported by GECO Control Software

    CAEN GECO2020 is a user-friendly software for controlling and monitoring CAEN power supply systems. It simplifies operations with an intuitive interface, supporting a wide range of modules for management and data analysis.

  • Full Independent Channels

    Each channel has a very low ripple for stable outputs, and protection mechanisms such as under/over-voltage alerts, overcurrent, and maximum voltage protection.
    The current monitoring resolution is fine at 50 nA, with a zoom option down to 5 nA for detailed analysis.

Learn How to Read out SiPMs

The SP5600AN Educational Kit provides hands-on experience in understanding
SiPM operation, biasing, readout, and data analysis.

  • Made for Student

    CAEN SP5600 is a Premium Educational Kit for exploring gamma/beta spectroscopy, cosmic rays detection and photon detection.
    Includes LabVIEW suite, SiPM integration, and HERA software for comprehensive physics experiments.

  • Experiments and Guides

    Detailed experiments and guides focused on SiPM readings: from β & γ decays, cosmic rays detection, to nuclear imaging and radon detection, enhancing understanding and application of SiPM technology.