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Can I use the receivers and detectors as power meters? How accurate are the responsivity curves?

April 26, 2017accurate Curves Detectors meters power receivers responsivity

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Can I use the receivers and detectors as power meters? How accurate are the responsivity curves?

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We do not recommend using our receivers and detectors for accurate power measurements. Unfortunately, responsivity curves do vary from detector to detector, and since no experimental conditions are ever the same, it is impossible to determine the responsivity curve for one detector and use it as a reference for every detector. The conversion gain (based on the responsivity) is not precise since this number will vary with wavelength.