The Newport Optical Breadboard SA2-06×06-D is a 6-inch × 6-inch × 0.5-inch solid aluminum plate engineered to provide a stable, cost-effective platform for optical experiments and small-scale subsystems. Its low-reflective, matt black anodized working surface minimizes unwanted reflections in non-critical optical applications where high-performance breadboards are unnecessary. The non-magnetic solid aluminum construction supports standard optical component mounting through a double-density 1.0-inch grid of 1/4-20 tapped holes with ±0.02 inches surface flatness.
Technical Specifications
• Dimensions: 6 inches (W) × 6 inches (L) × 0.5 inches (T)
• Weight: 1.8 lb
• Core Material: Solid aluminum
• Working Surface: Low-reflective, matt black anodized aluminum
• Surface Flatness: ±0.02 inches
• Mounting Holes: 1/4-20 tapped holes on 1.0-inch grid with double-density pattern; 0.5-inch border offset
• Corner Mounting: Four 1/4-inch counterbored through holes, inset 0.5 inches from edges, with cut threads and countersink
– Key Features
• Solid aluminum construction eliminates magnetic interference
• Matt black anodized finish reduces stray reflections
• Double-density hole grid maximizes component placement flexibility
• Cut threads with countersink design optimizes fastening reliability
• ±0.02-inch flatness tolerance ensures stable optical alignment
• Four counterbored corner holes enable direct retrofitting to standard optical tables
– Typical Applications
• Assembly of optical subsystems and small-scale experiments
• Building optical component arrays and test fixtures
• Prototyping optical setups where cost efficiency is prioritized
• Integration into larger optical table systems
– Compatibility & Integration
Designed for use with standard optical table mounting hardware. Counterbored corner holes align with existing optical table hole grids, enabling direct bolt-down installation without modification.
