What are the characteristics of the electronics component of the flow cytometer?

The electronics detect the signal and convert it into digital data, which is analysed by the computer system. the light signals are converted to voltages by photodetectors, which are usually either; - photodiodes (PDs), which detect stronger light signals that are generated by FSC, they are very efficient. - photomultiplier tubes (PMTs), which detect weaker signals that are generated by SSC and fluorescence, because they are more sensitive.