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2026-01-29

Development of a low-cost power supply with multiple self-adjustable outputs for the operation of silicon photo-multipliers

Desarrollo de una fuente de alimentación de bajo costo con múltiples salidas ajustables para la operación de fotomultiplicadores de silicio

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https://doi.org/10.15446/dyna.v93n240.121592

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Low-cost power supply, Multiple outputs, Silicon Photo-multipliers (en)
Fuente de alimentación de bajo coste, Múltiples canales de salida, Fotomultiplicadores de silicio (es)

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We present the design of a low-cost (~$400 USD) and high-precision power supply for silicon photomultipliers (SiPMs), widely used in particle detection and photon-counting applications. The system provides four independent output channels, each delivering a tunable bias voltage from 10-58 V with 10mV resolution and less than 1mV noise level. Each channel incorporates a PT100 temperature sensor (15 °C–40 °C range) enabling real-time thermal monitoring and automatic temperature-compensated voltage adjustment to stabilize SiPM gain. The device also supports individual voltage calibration and storage of optimal operating points. Integrated current limiting (100μA/channel) protects the sensors. This compact and versatile design offers a cost-effective alternative to commercial systems, with features tailored for research and development settings.

Presentamos el diseño de una fuente de alimentación de bajo coste (~400 USD) y alta precisión para fotomultiplicadores de silicio (SiPMs), ampliamente utilizados en aplicaciones de detección de partículas y conteo de fotones. El sistema ofrece cuatro canales de salida independientes, cada uno con un voltaje de polarización ajustable entre 10 V y 58 V, con una resolución de 10 mV y un nivel de ruido inferior a 1 mV. Cada canal incorpora un sensor de temperatura PT100 (rango de 15 °C a 40 °C), lo que permite el monitoreo térmico en tiempo real y el ajuste automático del voltaje compensado por temperatura para estabilizar la ganancia del SiPM. El dispositivo también permite la calibración individual del voltaje y el almacenamiento de los puntos óptimos de operación. Un limitador de corriente integrado (100 μA por canal) protege a los sensores. Este diseño compacto y versátil representa una alternativa económica a los sistemas comerciales, con prestaciones orientadas a entornos de investigación y desarrollo.

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J. Anzurez-Marín, «Development of a low-cost power supply with multiple self-adjustable outputs for the operation of silicon photo-multipliers», DYNA, vol. 93, n.º 240, pp. 72–80, ene. 2026.

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Anzurez-Marín, J., Luna-Reyes, I., Raya, A., Reyes-Gutiérrez, M.R., Sáenz-Trujillo, A.U., Tapia-Sánchez, R. y Tinoco-Santillán, G.C. 2026. Development of a low-cost power supply with multiple self-adjustable outputs for the operation of silicon photo-multipliers. DYNA. 93, 240 (ene. 2026), 72–80. DOI:https://doi.org/10.15446/dyna.v93n240.121592.

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Anzurez-Marín, J.; Luna-Reyes, I.; Raya, A.; Reyes-Gutiérrez, M. R.; Sáenz-Trujillo, A. U.; Tapia-Sánchez, R.; Tinoco-Santillán, G. C. Development of a low-cost power supply with multiple self-adjustable outputs for the operation of silicon photo-multipliers. DYNA 2026, 93, 72-80.

APA

Anzurez-Marín, J., Luna-Reyes, I., Raya, A., Reyes-Gutiérrez, M. R., Sáenz-Trujillo, A. U., Tapia-Sánchez, R. & Tinoco-Santillán, G. C. (2026). Development of a low-cost power supply with multiple self-adjustable outputs for the operation of silicon photo-multipliers. DYNA, 93(240), 72–80. https://doi.org/10.15446/dyna.v93n240.121592

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ANZUREZ-MARÍN, J.; LUNA-REYES, I.; RAYA, A.; REYES-GUTIÉRREZ, M. R.; SÁENZ-TRUJILLO, A. U.; TAPIA-SÁNCHEZ, R.; TINOCO-SANTILLÁN, G. C. Development of a low-cost power supply with multiple self-adjustable outputs for the operation of silicon photo-multipliers. DYNA, [S. l.], v. 93, n. 240, p. 72–80, 2026. DOI: 10.15446/dyna.v93n240.121592. Disponível em: https://revistas.unal.edu.co/index.php/dyna/article/view/121592. Acesso em: 30 ene. 2026.

Chicago

Anzurez-Marín, Juan, Israel Luna-Reyes, Alfredo Raya, Mauricio René Reyes-Gutiérrez, Antonio Ulises Sáenz-Trujillo, Roberto Tapia-Sánchez, y Galileo Cristian Tinoco-Santillán. 2026. «Development of a low-cost power supply with multiple self-adjustable outputs for the operation of silicon photo-multipliers». DYNA 93 (240):72-80. https://doi.org/10.15446/dyna.v93n240.121592.

Harvard

Anzurez-Marín, J., Luna-Reyes, I., Raya, A., Reyes-Gutiérrez, M. R., Sáenz-Trujillo, A. U., Tapia-Sánchez, R. y Tinoco-Santillán, G. C. (2026) «Development of a low-cost power supply with multiple self-adjustable outputs for the operation of silicon photo-multipliers», DYNA, 93(240), pp. 72–80. doi: 10.15446/dyna.v93n240.121592.

MLA

Anzurez-Marín, J., I. Luna-Reyes, A. Raya, M. R. Reyes-Gutiérrez, A. U. Sáenz-Trujillo, R. Tapia-Sánchez, y G. C. Tinoco-Santillán. «Development of a low-cost power supply with multiple self-adjustable outputs for the operation of silicon photo-multipliers». DYNA, vol. 93, n.º 240, enero de 2026, pp. 72-80, doi:10.15446/dyna.v93n240.121592.

Turabian

Anzurez-Marín, Juan, Israel Luna-Reyes, Alfredo Raya, Mauricio René Reyes-Gutiérrez, Antonio Ulises Sáenz-Trujillo, Roberto Tapia-Sánchez, y Galileo Cristian Tinoco-Santillán. «Development of a low-cost power supply with multiple self-adjustable outputs for the operation of silicon photo-multipliers». DYNA 93, no. 240 (enero 19, 2026): 72–80. Accedido enero 30, 2026. https://revistas.unal.edu.co/index.php/dyna/article/view/121592.

Vancouver

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Anzurez-Marín J, Luna-Reyes I, Raya A, Reyes-Gutiérrez MR, Sáenz-Trujillo AU, Tapia-Sánchez R, Tinoco-Santillán GC. Development of a low-cost power supply with multiple self-adjustable outputs for the operation of silicon photo-multipliers. DYNA [Internet]. 19 de enero de 2026 [citado 30 de enero de 2026];93(240):72-80. Disponible en: https://revistas.unal.edu.co/index.php/dyna/article/view/121592

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