ILX Lightwave OMH-6730 – Silicon Wavehead

The ILX Lightwave OMH-6730 is a silicon wavehead accessory designed for ILX Lightwave optical power meters, including the OMM-6810B Optical Multimeter. It delivers precise optical power measurements across the visible to near-infrared spectrum using silicon detector technology. The device incorporates temperature-controlled operation to achieve enhanced sensitivity, stability, and low-noise performance independent of environmental conditions. Integrating sphere technology eliminates measurement errors introduced by beam profile, alignment, and polarization variations—critical for reliable results in fiber optic systems, laser characterization, and laboratory optical power testing.

– Technical Specifications

• Detector Type: Silicon
• Power Range: −40 to +30 dBm (100 nW to 1 W)
• Temperature Control: Detectors are temperature-controlled for measurement repeatability and accuracy
• Calibration: NIST-traceable
• Measurement Independence: Integrating sphere technology ensures accuracy independent of beam profile, alignment, and polarization
• Input Port Size: Within OMH-6700B series form factor
• Optical Interface: Fiber-coupled with support for FC, SC, LC, ST, and DIN connectors; bare fiber measurements available with appropriate adapters

– Key Features

• Silicon detector technology optimized for visible and near-infrared wavelengths
• Integrating sphere design simplifies setup and reduces alignment sensitivity
• Temperature-stabilized operation ensures measurement consistency
• NIST-traceable calibration provides traceability to national standards
• Multiple fiber connector options accommodate diverse system configurations

– Typical Applications

• Fiber optic system characterization
• Laser power measurements and testing
• Laboratory optical power assessment
• Wavelength-dependent power profiling

– Compatibility & Integration

The OMH-6730 integrates directly with ILX Lightwave optical power meters, particularly the OMM-6810B Optical Multimeter. It joins the OMH-6700B series of measurement heads, enabling interchangeable use within compatible instrument platforms.