Newport 818-SL-L Diverging Sphere Detector / Photodetector – 400 to 1100 nm – No longer available for purchase
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Description
The Newport 818-SL-L Diverging Sphere Detector / Photodetector is a precision instrument designed for measuring optical power in a wide range of applications. This detector features a high-quality, large-area silicon photodiode that is designed specifically for use with diverging light sources. It also includes a diverging sphere that ensures accurate detection of non-collimated light, making it ideal for applications such as laser beam profiling, optical power measurement, and scientific research. it remains a highly precise instrument for measuring optical power in diverging light sources. Its large-area silicon photodiode and diverging sphere ensure accurate and reliable data, even in non-collimated light sources. Its fast rise and fall times, low noise equivalent power, and high maximum incident power density make it a reliable tool for a variety of applications, including laser beam profiling, optical power measurement, and scientific research.
Specifications
– Wavelength range: 400 nm to 1100 nm
– Detector type: Silicon photodiode
– Active area diameter: 9.8 mm
– Responsivity: 0.45 A/W
– Measurement range: 10 pW to 300 mW
– Maximum incident power density: 1 W/cm²
– Rise time: <5 µs
– Fall time: <5 µs
– Noise equivalent power: 50 pW/√Hz
– Dark current: <50 nA
– Operating temperature range: 0°C to +50°C
– Dimensions: 3.6″ x 2.5″ x 1.5″
– Weight: 0.5 lbs
Key Features
– Designed for measuring diverging light sources
– High-quality silicon photodiode for accurate and precise measurements
– Suitable for measuring optical power across a broad spectrum
– High maximum incident power density for robust measurements
– Fast rise and fall times for capturing rapid changes in optical power
– Low noise equivalent power for precise measurements at low power levels
– Compact and lightweight design for easy integration into optical setups
– Compatible with Newport optical power meters for seamless power measurement
– Ideal for applications such as laser beam profiling, optical power measurement, and scientific research
Laboratory Calibration
Micro Precision operates 36 laboratories globally providing reliable localized support
- Certified metrologists staffing laboratories in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East
- Comprehensive scopes of accreditation to meet a broad range of customer needs
- Expedited calibration services available
- Pickup and delivery services available
- Environmentally controlled facilities to ensure high quality and accurate calibrations and measurements.
Laboratory Calibration
Micro Precision operates 36 laboratories globally providing reliable localized support
- Certified metrologists staffing laboratories in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East
- Comprehensive scopes of accreditation to meet a broad range of customer needs
- Expedited calibration services available
- Pickup and delivery services available
- Environmentally controlled facilities to ensure high quality and accurate calibrations and measurements.
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When a piece of equipment fails you have the option to repair or replace that item. Oftentimes repair is an economical and efficient solution. Micro Precision’s repair offering provides advantages to our customers:
- Cost effective; often less than OEM
- Efficient; often much better turn-time than the OEM
- Flexibility; willingness to work with customers to meet their needs
- Warranted repairs
- Ability to service many obsolete instruments
Quality Certified Test Equipment Repair Services
When a piece of equipment fails you have the option to repair or replace that item. Oftentimes repair is an economical and efficient solution. Micro Precision’s repair offering provides advantages to our customers:
- Cost effective; often less than OEM
- Efficient; often much better turn-time than the OEM
- Flexibility; willingness to work with customers to meet their needs
- Warranted repairs
- Ability to service many obsolete instruments
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From the leasing of specialized electronic equipment for a specific task, to the purchase of physical and dimensional tools, we offer leasing services as well as used test equipment sales. We also locate hard-to-find electronics, and provide flexible options to meet ever-changing equipment needs.
Cost Effective Test Equipment Options
From the leasing of specialized electronic equipment for a specific task, to the purchase of physical and dimensional tools, we offer leasing services as well as used test equipment sales. We also locate hard-to-find electronics, and provide flexible options to meet ever-changing equipment needs.
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