The IS1.5-IRG-FPD-800 multifunctional integrating sphere provides multiple measurement capabilities in a single integrating sphere device ideal for LIV testing and other divergent sources (e.g. VCSEL) measurements. The sphere includes a precision photodiode for calibrated average power measurement, a fast photodiode for pulse shape characterization on an oscilloscope and a built in SMA fiber adapter.
- Fast photodiode for pulse shape characterization of divergent sources (e.g. VCSEL)
- Internal diameter of 1.5 in. to minimize the pulse stretching effect
- Pulse width as low as 6ns
- Built in SMA fiber adapter for connection to a spectrometer
- 20 mm input port enabling long working distance
- Accepts beams with divergence angles up to 60° See All Features
Software
Simple Measurement.vi
Program for those who want to use Centauri connected to IS1.5-VIS-FPD-800 or IS1.5-IRG-FPD-800 integrating sphere with LabVIEW 2017.
Note: In order to work with the application example, it is necessary to install the LabVIEW runtime engine 2017, downloadable from the National Instruments website.
Specifications
- Product NameIS1.5-IRG-FPD-800
- TypeDivergent Beam
- Sphere Size1.5 inch ID
- Aperture SizeØ20mm
- Detector TypeInGaAs and Fast InGaAs
- Spectral Range940-1640nm
- Minimum Power600nW
- Maximum Average Power3W
- Response Time0.8 ns Rise, 5 ns Fall
- Dimensions67 L x 52 W x 61 D (mm)
- CE ComplianceYes
- UKCA ComplianceYes
- China RoHS ComplianceYes
Features
Multifunction Integrating Sphere IS1.5-VIS-FPD-800
In many applications such as VCSEL-based LIDAR and facial recognition systems, there is a need to measure multiple parameters of the laser beam at the same time, such as power, spectrum, and temporal pulse shape. Also, capturing and correctly measuring these widely-diverging and slowly-pulsing beams can be very challenging. The Ophir IS1.5-VIS-FPD-800 Multifunction Integrating Sphere sensor helps you meet these challenges. Get an overview in this video.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The damage thresholds for your Integrating Sphere sensors are only given for the sphere surface – what about for the detector?Answer
The damage threshold is given in the datasheet for the sphere inner surface rather than for the detector itself, because the sphere surface will reach its damage threshold long before the detector will. A beam entering the sphere will first hit the inner surface on the opposite side of the sphere, and if at that point the power density is too high it will damage the inner surface of the sphere. From that first "meeting" of the beam with the white diffuse reflective inner sphere surface, it will be diffusely reflected multiple times. Since there is no direct line of sight between the entrance port and the detector, any light reaching the detector has already been uniformly distributed around the inner surface of the sphere, but light in that "first impact" on the sphere wall has not yet been uniformly distributed. Therefore, the "damage threshold" for the device is the maximum power density of the beam as it first hits the inner wall.
- I need to measure the power of a very asymmetrically diverging beam; the Fast axis divergence is ± 80 degrees, while the Slow axis divergence is ± 20 degrees. Will the IS6-D integrating sphere work? It’s specified Maximum Beam Divergence is ± 60 degrees.Answer
The IS6-D type integrating spheres (such as IS6-D-VIS, IS6-D-UV, IS6-D-IR) will be good for this as long as you orient the 80 degree divergence in the vertical direction. The IS1.5-VIS-FPD-800 will also work, with the same constraint.
Accessories
Push-Pull 2 pin Power Supply
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Resources
Data Sheets
Integrating Spheres NIR 1.5” High Speed Response Datasheet(224.9 kB, PDF)
Drawings & CAD
IS1.5-IRG-FPD Drawing(26.4 kB, PDF)
Technical Notes
User Notes IS1.5-IRG-FPD-800(524.6 kB, PDF)
Catalogs
Power Sensors Catalog(11.2 MB, PDF) Laser Power & Energy Measurement and Laser Beam Analysis Catalog(27.5 MB, PDF)



