World-class Photonics Instruments for Quantum Communications, Networking and Sensing
Photonics Instruments
High-performance, reliable, and easy-to-use Photonics Instruments for Quantum Photonics
SPD_OEM_NIR
NIR Single photon counting detection OEM
The SPD_OEM_NIR is a high-performance, compact, and reliable single photon counting detection module designed for seamless industrial integration in applications requiring ultra-low noise, high photon detection efficiency, and low timing jitter at telecom wavelengths.
Optimized for telecom-wavelength Quantum Networking and sensing, it leverages Geiger-mode InGaAs SPAD technology with high-precision electronics to support gating rates up to 100 MHz. Calibrated at 1,550 nm, it delivers high Quantum Efficiency, an exceptionally low Dark Count Rate, and low timing jitter for superior detection accuracy.
Built for effortless deployment, its compact footprint fits standard 19” telecom racks, ensuring easy integration. A remote graphical interface allows fine-tuned adjustments, while real-time monitoring enhances reliability. Comprehensive DLL libraries ensure compatibility with major programming languages for smooth OEM system integration.
As the leading choice for Quantum Communications and sensing, the SPD_OEM_NIR sets the benchmark for performance, precision, and industrial scalability.
CHRONOXEA
High-Precision Time Tagger for SPAD Photon Detectors
The CHRONOXEA is a standalone, high-precision time tagging unit designed for quantum optics, time-correlated single-photon counting (TCSPC), and high-speed photon detection. Fully compatible with all commercial SPAD-based photon detectors, it delivers picosecond-resolution time tagging measurements, making it essential for scientific and industrial applications.
Equipped with internal and external clock capabilities, CHRONOXEA features four independent event input channels with adjustable delay, ensuring precise and flexible timing synchronization. USB-powered for seamless operation, it includes an intuitive graphical user interface for control and a comprehensive Software Development Kit (SDK) with programming examples in Python, C, C++, and LabVIEW for effortless integration.
Designed for efficiency, CHRONOXEA has a compact footprint optimized for standard 19” rack integration, making it ideal for laboratory and industrial environments.
With its modern interface, high accuracy, and advanced flexibility, CHRONOXEA sets the benchmark for next-generation time-tagging solutions.
GIGAXEA
The First Gigahertz-Speed NIR Single-Photon Counter
The GIGAXEA is a revolutionary super-fast NIR single photon counting detector, setting new industry standards as the first commercially available solution operating at gigahertz speeds. Designed for Quantum Communications, Quantum Key Distribution (QKD), and long-range LIDAR, it delivers unmatched speed, precision, and efficiency.
Powered by InGaAs Geiger-mode SPAD technology, GIGAXEA achieves up to 200 MHz photon count rate and precise timing resolution down to 200 ps. Operating at room temperature, it eliminates bulky cooling systems, ensuring seamless industrial integration. With ultra-low noise and 30% quantum efficiency, it provides superior detection accuracy.
As the world’s first gigahertz-speed NIR single-photon counter, GIGAXEA defines the future of high-speed photon detection, reinforcing AUREA Technology’s leadership in quantum photonics
SPD_AC_NIR
High-Performance NIR Single-Photon Counting tabletop module
The SPD_AC_NIR is a cutting-edge near-infrared (NIR) single-photon counting tabletop module, ideal for quantum optics, photon correlation, and low-light detection experiments. Designed for scientific and industrial applications, it offers ultra-low noise, high photon detection efficiency, and minimal timing jitter.
Powered by Geiger-mode InGaAs SPAD technology, the SPD_AC_NIR achieves high quantum efficiency (QE), very low dark count rate , and very low timing jitter. Its high-precision electronics and intuitive user interface ensure superior performance.
Available in M1 (single-channel) and M2 (dual-channel) configurations, the SPD_AC_NIR supports photon coincidence measurements, essential for quantum experiments. It is also available for visible-range photon detection (400–1060 nm), expanding its versatility.
With industry-leading NIR single-photon detection, the SPD_AC_NIR is the ideal choice for high-precision photon detection setups, ensuring unmatched performance, reliability, and efficiency in quantum research and industrial applications.
LYNXEA
Advanced Time-Resolved Single-Photon Detection for High-Precision
The LYNXEA is a state-of-the-art time-resolved single-photon counting tabletop module, integrating high-precision timing electronics with advanced SPAD (Single-Photon Avalanche Diode) technology in a tabletop design. Optimized for Quantum Communications, Time-Correlated Single-Photon Counting (TCSPC), sensing, microscopy, and life sciences, it delivers ultra-low noise, high quantum efficiency, and picosecond timing resolution for demanding applications.
LYNXEA offers industry-leading photon coincidence detection and accurate time-resolved measurements, available in M1 (single-channel) and M2 (dual-channel) versions for experimental and industrial flexibility. Covering two wavelength ranges—visible (400–1060 nm) and NIR (900–1700 nm)—it ensures superior performance across various applications.
Its remote graphical user interface allows easy adjustments to quantum efficiency and dead-time, while real-time monitoring of temperature and preventive alarms enhances reliability. Comprehensive DLL libraries provide seamless integration with major programming languages.
With exceptional precision, modern interfaces, and robust performance, LYNXEA sets the benchmark for time-resolved photon detection in scientific and industrial research.
TPS_1550
High-Performance Entangled Photon Source for Secure Quantum Communications
The TPS_1550 is a next-generation, self-contained entangled photon source, engineered for high-visibility polarization-entangled photon generation at room temperature. Designed for Quantum Communications and Quantum Internet Networks, it delivers exceptional security and reliability at C-band telecom wavelengths.
Using Spontaneous Parametric Down-Conversion (SPDC) in a high-efficiency Periodically Poled Lithium Niobate (PPLN) crystal, the TPS_1550 produces high-visibility entangled photon pairs. Its ultra-stable and precise pump laser ensures optimal performance for cutting-edge quantum cryptography, secure communication, and advanced research applications.
The TPS_1550 is available in two models: M1 (single-output version) and M2 (dual-calibrated outputs), offering flexibility for various experimental and industrial applications. Its comprehensive DLL libraries ensure compatibility with major programming languages, allowing seamless integration into quantum networks and research systems.
With unmatched accuracy, high efficiency, and a robust design, the TPS_1550 Entangled Photon Source is an essential tool for next-generation secure quantum communication applications.
PIXEA
Picosecond laser
The PIXEA is a high-performance, reliable, and stand-alone picosecond laser based on gain-switched laser diode technologies controlled by its accurate electronics. Designed for the most demanding research and industrial applications, the PIXEA generates ultrashort laser pulses down to 50 ps with low timing jitter, and excellent beam quality and stability. Its embedded electronics can continuously tune the repetition rate up to 100 MHz.
Optically fibered coupled, it can be easily triggered by an internal or an external source and remotely controlled by a PC via its USB port. Its remote interface allows to easily adjust the laser pulse shape (rate, width, and power) by using the provided DLL libraries. The PIXEA series is available at 1550 nm, and also 1310 nm.
The PIXEA finds applications in Excitation Lasers, such as fluorescence imaging, and spectroscopy. It also serves in Pump Lasers, providing energy to a gain medium, and in Seed Lasers, where it initiates the lasing process.
Very well engineered the PIXEA is the most versatile picosecond stand-alone laser diode module designed for industrial and scientific applications that require high-performance, flexibility, and reliability.
BBM2 QUANTUM SET-UP
Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) Lab Set-Up | Quantum Photonics Solutions
The Quantum Photonics Lab Setup is a cutting-edge experimental platform designed for advanced quantum communication research and quantum cryptography development. This state-of-the-art system includes all essential photonic components required for implementing for either DV-QKD, using single-photon states, or CV-QKD, encoding data in optical field quadratures. The most widely adopted Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) methods is the BB84 protocol which is using the DV-QKD, and the BBM92 protocol which is an entanglement-based CV-QKD protocol.
The BBM92, an entanglement-based extension of the BB84 protocol, offers eavesdropping-proof security for distances beyond 200 km. By utilizing polarized entangled photon pairs, BBM92 securely transmits two non-orthogonal quantum states, compared to four states in BB84, making it a robust solution for long-distance quantum encryption.
AUREA Technology supplies high-performance components for both CV-QKD and DV-QKD approaches, such as:
- TPS_1550 – An entangled photon-pair source with high brightness and visibility,
- Strongly attenuated laser at 1550 nm
- Quadrature Phase Shift Keying (QPSK) and Delay Line interferometer modules,
- Amplitude and phase Optical modulator modules,
- SPD_OEM_NIR module – High-performance single-photon counting detectors,
- CHRONOXEA time-tagger module – Delivering picosecond-resolution photon coincidence detection,
- Polarization encoding modules – Enabling the secure transmission of two non-orthogonal quantum states for BBM92.
- QRNG true Quantum random numbers generation in real-time,
- Graphical User Interface (GUI) – Allowing real-time system monitoring and fine-tuned control.
With cutting-edge precision, high efficiency, and advanced modularity, the Quantum Photonics Lab Set-Up is an essential tool for quantum communication research, secure cryptographic development, and next-generation quantum network advancements.