The ILX Lightwave PDA6424 is a general-purpose photodiode amplifier engineered for precise optical power measurements in laboratory and industrial settings. It amplifies photodiode current to deliver stable, low-noise readings across a wide dynamic range. The instrument features continuously adjustable reverse bias voltage, a high-brightness LED display, and current offset adjustment for measurement zeroing.
## Technical Specifications
• **Measurement Range:** 2 nA to 20 mA
• **Reverse Bias Voltage:** 0.2 V to 5 V (continuously adjustable)
• **Accuracy:** ± 2%
• **Display:** 3.5-digit LED, high brightness
• **Design:** Low-noise architecture optimized for precision detection
## Key Features
• Wide dynamic range current measurement from picoampere to milliampere levels
• User-adjustable bias voltage accommodates various photodiode types and measurement conditions
• High-brightness display enables reliable readings in diverse laboratory environments
• Current offset adjustment provides zeroing capability for baseline measurements
• Operates from standard AC power (120 VAC and 220-240 VAC)
## Typical Applications
• Optical power detection and measurement
• Photodiode characterization
• Laboratory optical bench measurements
• Industrial optical power monitoring
• Relative optical power assessment
## Compatibility & Integration
The PDA6424 interfaces with ILX Lightwave Optical Measurement Heads (OMH series) through standard photodiode amplifier connections. Current input and bias voltage connections follow industry conventions for straightforward integration into existing optical measurement systems.
**Note:** This product is obsolete and no longer manufactured or supported by Newport Corporation. Availability is limited to third-party suppliers of pre-owned equipment.
