Time Tagging and TCSPC Electronics

Precision Electronics for Time-Resolved Measurements

High-precision time tagging and TCSPC solutions for reliable photon counting across quantum optics, material science, life science, and metrology.

Advanced Photon Counting and Timing Solutions

Flexible Systems for Advanced Time Tagging

At PicoQuant, we believe profound breakthroughs happen in the smallest fractions of a second. With 30 years of expertise, our world-leading time tagging and TCSPC systems capture photon events with picosecond precision – from quantum entanglement to live-cell imaging – turning light into data and data into discovery.

Precision Without Compromise

Engineered for the most demanding tasks, our instruments achieve ultra-low jitter and minimal dead time. This ensures absolute fidelity at the highest count rates, providing the temporal resolution necessary to resolve the fast physics others miss.

Scale and Synchronize

Our scalable, multichannel architectures feature flexible triggering as well as local and remote synchronization. Whether detectors are in a single workstation or distributed across laboratories, our hardware ensures a unified time base for complex correlation and coincidence measurements.

Seamless Integration

We bridge the gap between hardware and insight through a flexible ecosystem of USB/PCIe connectivity and interfaces for external FPGA integration. Supported by intuitive software and comprehensive APIs, our systems grant you total programmatic control over your data stream.

Backed by a five-year warranty, we don’t just build instruments; we build the future of measurement.

Key Features

Picosecond-level timing accuracy
Scalable multichannel architectures
Broad detector compatibility
Reliable performance at high count rates
Intuitive software and developer-friendly APIs
Proven long-term stability and precision
30 years of experience, backed by a five-year warranty
HydraHarp 500MultiHarp 160MultiHarp 150PicoHarp 330TimeHarp 260
Detection channels
4-1616, 32, 48, or 644, 8, or 161, 2, 3 or 41 or 2
Minimum bin width1 ps5 ps5 ps1 ps25 ps
Minimum timing jitter2.5 ps< 20 ps< 20 ps2 ps< 14 ps
Minimum dead time680 ps< 650 ps< 650 ps680 ps< 2 ns
Maximum interface throughput156 Mcps1678 Mcps156 Mcps85 Mcps40 Mcps
CFD optionyesnonoyesyes
WR optionyesyesyesnono
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Quantum Optics, Materials & Life Science

Time Tagging and TCSPC Electronics

As the dependable heartbeat of your time-resolved setup, our electronics are engineered to maintain absolute stability over long-term measurements. Explore our range of high-performance modules below to find the ideal timing foundation, whether you require the compact efficiency of a standalone unit or the expansive power of a multichannel system for complex experiments.

High-Resolution Multichannel Time Tagging & TCSPC Unit
Exceptional timing precision
Flexible trigger options
Upgradable channel configuration
High throughput via USB & external FPGA interface
Remote synchronization via White Rabbit
Smart on-board event filters
Precise and Versatile Time Tagging & TCSPC Unit
Exceptional timing precision
Flexible trigger options
Upgradable channel configuration
High thoughput via USB
Smart on-board event filters
High-Throughput Multichannel Time Tagging & TCSPC Unit
Largest channel scalability
High throughput via USB & external FPGA interface
Remote synchronization via White Rabbit
Smart on-board event filters
Multichannel Time Tagging & TCSPC Unit
Various channel configurations
“P” and “N” models for differing performance requirements
High throughput via USB & external FPGA interface
Remote synchronization via White Rabbit
Smart on-board event filters
TCSPC and MCS Board with PCIe Interface
Compact form factor for system integration
Single and Dual channel configuration
“PICO” and “NANO” models for differing performance requirements

Acquisition, Control & Analysis

Software

PicoQuant’s software supports fast setup, instrument control, real-time visualization and powerful analysis of time-tagging data, helping researchers extract quantitative results efficiently from complex time-resolved experiments.

Universal Time-Tagging Data Acquisition Software
Run complex experiments faster with intuitive workflows
Gain immediate experimental feedback via real-time visualization
Set up complex measurements without scripting
Compare live results directly with previously recorded data
Clean measurement data using built-in filtering tools
Fast, Intuitive, and Versatile Python Wrapper
Combine Python’s flexibility with C++ processing speed
Build custom analysis pipelines tailored to your research
Handle massive data streams on-the-fly
Automate experiments through simple Python scripting
Run the same code on Windows and Linux
Quantum Correlation Analysis Software
Faster insights through real-time analysis
Reproducible, publication-ready quantum data
Reliable coincidence logic without manual coding
Streamlined workflows across all detector setups
Consistent results independent of experiment complexity

Accessories

PicoQuant accessories complement photon counting setups with precision routing, power supplies, signal conditioning and timing components, ensuring reliable synchronization, clean signals and optimal performance in time-resolved experiments.

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