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.