Time related single photon counter Time Tagger v2.17 software released, with new highlights!

Time related single photon counter Time Tagger v2.17 software released, with new highlights!

We are pleased to announce that Time Tagger software v2.17 has been officially launched!

This comprehensive update brings numerous new features and improvements aimed at enhancing the performance, functionality, and user experience of Time Taggers.

What are the new features of v2.17?

Main highlights:

FrequencyCounterAs this update introduces a new measurement function, it willTime Tagger has been transformed into a comprehensive Omega type frequency counter, providing users with time accuracy and testing capabilities.

PulsePerSecondMonitorAs a newly introduced measurement function, it can be used in real-timeMonitor the synchronization of 1 PPS (second pulse) signals from different sources.

HistogramLogBinsPerformance enhancement, supporting variable integration time for each square, providing accurate g (2) normalization, and supporting instant start and gating input.

SynchronizerAfter this update, it can supportThe speed of 80 MTags/s per device can be used for faster and more reliable measurements.

CombinationsThis is the newly added Virtual Channel measurement function, which can be customized by the userMeasure the exclusive coincidence rate between multiple channels within the time window, without recording the surrounding protection windows（guard windows）Internal events.

Other improvements:

supportUbuntu 24.04 LTSedition.

supportPython StableABICompatible with Python 3.12 and future versions, ensuring long-term compatibility and ease of use.

supportMinGW C++ ABIEnsure compatibility with MINGW32

Compatibility with UCRT64 environment.

Time Tagger X & Time Tagger Ultra:

Reduce device latencyBy linking USB and FPGA, device latency is significantly reduced, providing faster and more sensitive data acquisition.

High priority input channelEnsure that data from the input channel selected by the user can be prioritized for transmission when there is a possibility of data overflow.

Hardware Average timestampPreviously, this function has been implemented through software, but hardware averaging can ensure higher accuracy in event timing and further optimize data rates.

Dead time increased to picosecond accuracyImproved dead time accuracy, now able to configure dead time with any picosecond precision.

Time Tagger X

High resolution mode:This update introduces the HighRes Mode for Time Tagger X, which allows users to select up to 5 input channels with root mean square jitter (RMS Jitter) as low as 1.5 ps, providing excellent measurement accuracy.

Support qSFP+FPGA transmission:passThe data transmission from qSFP+module to FPGA can achieve a maximum data transmission rate of 1.2G Tags/s.

High impedance mode:All input ports remain in high impedance mode before the first use and after calling freeTimeTagger.

Default lag value change:The default hysteresis value has been adjusted from 1mV to 20mV, resulting in a significant improvement in performance.

Time Tagger Ultra

Hardware Enhancement:Added support for hardware version HW 1.8 and improved USB performance for multiple aligned inputs.

Enhanced automatic calibration:Improved automatic calibration of periodic signals.

How to upgrade to v2.17:

Visit our Time Tagger download page to download the latest version of the Time Tagger software.

Run the installation program and follow the instructions.

Connect your Time Tagger to the Internet to complete the upgrade!

For more details, please contact Haoliang Optoelectronics/Welcome to contact Haoliang Optoelectronics directly

Regarding Haoliang Optoelectronics:

Shanghai Haoliang Optoelectronic Equipment Co., Ltd. is a professional agent for optoelectronic products, including various types of lasers, optoelectronic modulators, optical measurement equipment, optical components, etc., covering applications such as material processing, optical communication, biomedicine, scientific research, national defense, quantum optics, biological microscopy, IoT sensing, laser manufacturing, etc; We can provide customers with complete equipment installation, training, hardware development, software development, system integration and other services.