ILX Lightwave PDA6424
The ILX Lightwave PDA6424 is a precision laser diode controller designed for demanding applications. It offers precise current and temperature control for laser diodes, ensuring stable and reliable operation. With its advanced features and user-friendly interface, the PDA6424 is ideal for laboratory and industrial environments.
- Model
- ILX Lightwave PDA6424
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $1,450
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- PDA6424
This unit
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 Note: This product is obsolete and no longer manufactured or supported by Newport Corporation.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.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Voltage / Current Range | 2 nA to 20 mA |
ILX Lightwave PDA6424 — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the ILX Lightwave PDA6424. Calibration covers detector responsivity at 850, 1310, 1490, 1550, and 1625 nm, absolute power accuracy, linearity across the full dynamic range, and reference power level. All calibrations ship with a NIST-traceable certificate. Turnaround is typically 1–3 business days after receipt.
Common ILX Lightwave PDA6424 faults: detector contamination, damaged FC/PC input port, display failure. Common repairs include detector port cleaning or replacement, display repair, and battery or capacitor replacement in older HP/Agilent/Keysight units.
ILX Lightwave PDA6424 price
This ILX Lightwave PDA6424 is listed at $1,450. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
ILX Lightwave PDA6424 calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the ILX Lightwave PDA6424 is $450 (standard — pass/fail certificate and calibration sticker) or $650 (full measured data at every test point, reference standards documented, traceability chain included). Calibration for this instrument covers detector responsivity at 850, 1310, 1490, 1550, and 1625 nm, absolute power accuracy, linearity across the full dynamic range, and reference power level. Turnaround is 1 to 3 business days after receipt. See full calibration details →
