Optical Receiver Selection Guide

Overview

As the interface from a photonics experiment to electronic instruments, photodetection is critical to extracting and preserving experimental results. Newport's optical receivers and detectors make photodetection easy and provide the lowest noise and cleanest response possible. Our broad offering spans wavelength ranges from UV to short-wave IR for free-space and fiber-coupled configurations in many versions: high-speed, general-purpose, balanced, ultralow-light-level and large-area. There are many considerations in selecting an optical receiver or detector, and the features described here and listed in the tables below are intended to help with the process.

Plug & Play

Just flip a switch on Newport's optical receivers and detectors to see your results, even with our ultrahigh-speed devices. With built-in amplifiers, driver electronics, adjustable gain and filter settings, and LabVIEW™ compatibility, our optical receivers and detectors simplify the chores associated with the electronic portion of your photonics experiment. So as an optical engineer, you won't also have to become a microwave engineer to achieve the results you want.

Receiver or Detector?

Both types of modules employ a photodiode to convert optical signals to electrical signals. The difference between a photoreceiver and photodetector is amplification. With photoreceivers, the photodiode is followed by a low-noise, linear, high-bandwidth amplifier. Characteristics of amplified photoreceivers include usability at low optical power levels (hundreds of nW), high dynamic range and isolation of the photodiode from external circuits. On the other hand, typical non-amplified photodetector features include usability at optical ranges of hundreds of mW, the ability to be battery-biased, simplified internal circuit design for less noise and, compared to a similar photoreceiver, lower cost.

3-dB Bandwidth

An important property of optical receivers and detectors is the 3-dB bandwidth, which is defined by the frequency at which the output response drops to 50% of its value at DC or other low frequency reference. Newport's optical receiver and detector product series are grouped according to their 3-dB bandwidths.

Conversion Gain

The sensitivity of an optical receiver or detector – i.e., how much output voltage will result from a given optical input power – is known as the conversion gain, measured in Volts/Watt. In an amplified photoreceiver, conversion gain is the product of the detector's responsivity, the amplifier's gain and the input impedance. In a non-amplified photodetector, the conversion gain is the product of the responsivity and load impedance. Gain can be either positive or negative, so an external inverting function may be used if desired.

Rise Time

The fastest transition that can be measured is called the rise time. In general, it is the 10% to 90% transition time (rise time) of the output response when the detector is illuminated by a negligibly short optical step function. Rise time is the parameter of choice when measuring either rising or falling edges. This type of measurement is especially common in digital communications systems where bit streams are comprised of an endless series of rising and falling edges. The rise time of a detector should be at least three times shorter than the rise time you expect to measure.

Broadest Selection

With a wide variety of standard, custom, and OEM versions, we have the broadest selection of plug-&-play photoreceivers and photodetectors available anywhere. Spanning the UV to IR with beam-positioning, balanced, ultralow-light-level, large-area, high-speed and general-purpose versions in free-space and fiber-coupled configurations, Newport is the place to find the right photoreceiver and photodetector for your needs.

Browse all Photoreceivers to review our standard models, or select a specific product series below to learn more about our products and capabilities. We also offer a complete line of Optical Power and Energy Meters.

Fiber-Optic Receivers

These amplified high-speed fiber-optic receivers offer bandwidths up to 38 GHz for receiving fiber-optic data while delivering the lowest noise and cleanest responses possible. The product series shown below are compatible with both single-mode and multi-mode fiber coupling.

Series	Wavelength Ranges (nm)	Peak Conversion Gain (V/W)	Rise Time (ps)	Detector Material
22 GHz and 38 GHz Fiber-Optic Receivers	630-1620 630-865 800-865	-65 -70	12.5 16.5	GaAs InGaAs
12 GHz Fiber-Optic Receivers	500-1630 780-870 780-1630	-900 -800 -700 -450	32	GaAs InGaAs
10 GHz Battery Biased Fiber-Optic Receivers	500-890 1475-2100	970 2350	35	GaAs InGaAs
1 GHz AC Coupled Fiber-Optic Receivers	320-1000 900-1700	350 700	400	Si InGaAs
125 MHz Fiber-Optic Receivers	320-1000 900-1700	4 x 10⁴	3000	Si InGaAs
10 MHz Adjustable Fiber-Optic Receivers	300-1050 900-1700	9.2 x 10⁶ 18.4 x 10⁶	8 x 10⁴	Si InGaAs
200 kHz Fiber-Optic Receivers	300-1050 900-1700	9.4 x 10⁶ 18.8 x 10⁶	2 x 10⁶	Si InGaAs

Free Space Optical Receivers

These amplified free-space photoreceivers offer bandwidths up to 10 GHz for detecting high-speed free space optical signals with the lowest noise and cleanest responses possible.

Series	Wavelength Ranges	Peak Conversion Gain (V/W)	Rise Time (ps)	Detector Diameter (mm)	Detector Material
1.2 to 10 GHz Biased AC Coupled Optical Receivers	300-1100 500-900 1000-1600 1000-1650 1475-2100	450-3250	35 400 500	0.032-0.4	Si GaAs InGaAs
1 GHz AC Coupled Optical Receivers	320-1000 900-1700	350 700	400	0.1 0.4	Si InGaAs
125 MHz Optical Receivers	320-1000 900-1700	4 x 10⁴	3000	0.3 0.4	Si InGaAs
10 MHz Adjustable Optical Receivers	300-1050 900-1700	9.2 x 10⁶ 18.4 x 10⁶	8 x 10⁴	0.3 0.9	Si InGaAs
200 kHz Optical Receivers/a>	300-1050 900-1700	9.4 x 10⁶ 18.8 x 10⁶	2 x 10⁶	0.3 0.9	Si InGaAs
750 Hz Femtowatt Photoreceivers	320-1050 800-1700	1 x 10¹¹ 2 x 10¹¹		1	Si InGaAs

Balanced Photoreceivers

For applications that require detection of a weak or small signal from a noisy background, such as absorption spectroscopy or heterodyne detection, balanced photoreceivers are ideal. Consisting of two well-matched optical inputs, balanced photoreceivers amplify difference-mode signals and cancel common-mode signals, hence extracting the desired signal and removing noise. Newport's balanced photoreceivers series include models that are compatible with fiber-optic or free space optical signals.

Series	Wavelength Ranges	Peak Conversion Gain (V/W)	Rise Time (ps)	Detector Diameter (mm)	Detector Material
Nirvana™ Auto-Balanced Optical Receivers	400-1070 800-1700 900-1650	3 x 10⁴ 5.2 x 10⁵ 1 x 10⁶	3000 3 x 10⁶	FC/APC 1 2.5	Si InGaAs
650 and 800 MHz Balanced Optical Receivers	320-1000 900-1700	350 700	800	FC 0.1 0.4	Si InGaAs
80 MHz Balanced Optical Receivers	320-1000 900-1700	2 x 10⁴ 4 x 10⁴	3000	FC FC/UPC 0.1 0.4	Si InGaAs
10 MHz Adjustable Gain and Bandwidth Balanced Optical Receivers	300-1070 900-1700	9.2 x 10⁶ 18.4 x 10⁶	8 x 10⁴	FC 0.3 0.9	Si InGaAs

Fiber-Optic Detectors

These non-amplified fiber-optic detectors use special photodiodes with high speed electronic circuits to convert fast pulses in optical fibers to electrical signals for measurement.

Series	Wavelength Ranges (nm)	Peak Conversion Gain* (V/W)	Rise Time (ps)	Fiber Couping Type	Detector Material
45 GHz Fiber-Optic Detector	500-1630	10	9	Single-mode	InGaAs
25 GHz Fiber-Optic Detectors	500-1630 850-1630	11 17	14	Single-mode Multi-mode	InGaAs
Battery Biased Fiber-Optic Detectors	500-900 830-2150 1000-1650	0.45-0.95 A/W Responsivity	16-30	Single-mode	GaAs InGaAs
Time Domain Fiber-Optic Detectors	500-1630 850-1630	10 11 15	12 18.5	Single-mode Multi-mode	InGaAs

Free Space Optical Detectors

These non-amplified free space detectors convert fast pulses of free space optical signals to electrical signals for measurement.

Series	Wavelength Ranges	Peak Conversion Gain* (V/W)	Rise Time (ps)	Detector Diameter (mm)	Detector Material
Biased Free Space Optical Detectors	200-1100 300-1100 350-1100 500-890 800-1800 830-2150 1000-1600 1000-1650	0.47-1.3 A/W Responsivity	3-300	0.02-4.57	Si GaAs InGaAs
Nanosecond Free Space Optical Detectors	350-1000	28	1	0.8	Si

*Except where noted as Responsivity in A/W.

Optical Receiver Finder

Quickly find the most appropriate high speed detectors or receivers for your application by selecting any of the key parameters from below. Please note that a photoreceiver device type is defined as a photodetector with an amplifier, which results in a higher sensitivity in the signal detection. Also note that the detector material is the key parameter that dictates the wavelength range.

Product Description	Device Type	Optical Input	Bandwidth	Detector Material	Wavelength Range	Maximum Conversion Gain	3 dB Bandwidth	Rise Time
1014 Ultrafast Fiber-Optic Biased Detector, 500-1630 nm InGaAs, 45 GHz, FC Singlemode	Biased Detector	Fiber-optic (SM only)	More than 20 GHz	InGaAs	500-1630 nm	10 V/W	DC to 45 GHz	9 ps
1474-A Fiber-Optic Receiver, 630-1620 nm InGaAs Detector, 38 GHz, FC/PC Singlemode	Photoreceiver (AC-Coupled)	Fiber-optic (SM only)	More than 20 GHz	InGaAs	630-1620 nm	-65 V/W	15 kHz to 38 GHz	12.5 ps
1024 Fiber-Optic Detector, Time Domain, 500-1630 nm, 12 ps, FC Singlemode	Biased Detector	Fiber-optic (SM only)	More than 20 GHz	InGaAs	500-1630 nm	10 V/W	DC to 26 GHz
1414-50 Fiber-Optic Detector, High Speed, 850-1630 nm, 25 GHz, FC 50 µm Multimode	Biased Detector	Fiber-optic	More than 20 GHz	InGaAs	850-1630 nm	11 V/W	DC to 25 GHz	14 ps
1414 Fiber-Optic Detector, 500-1630 nm, 25 GHz, FC Singlemode	Biased Detector	Fiber-optic (SM only)	More than 20 GHz	InGaAs	500-1630 nm	17 V/W	DC to 25 GHz	14 ps
818-BB-36 High Speed Photodetector, Battery Biased InGaAs Detector, 22 GHz	Biased Detector	Free Space	More than 20 GHz	InGaAs	800-1800 nm		DC to 22 GHz	16 ps
818-BB-36F Fiber-Optic Detector, Battery Biased InGaAs, 22 GHz, FC/UPC	Biased Detector	Fiber-optic (SM only)	More than 20 GHz	InGaAs	1000-1650 nm		DC to 22 GHz	16 ps
1444 Fiber-Optic Detector, Time Domain, 500-1630 nm, 18.5 ps, FC Singlemode	Biased Detector	Fiber-optic (SM only)	11 to 20 GHz	InGaAs	500-1630 nm	15 V/W	DC to 20 GHz
1444-50 Fiber-Optic Detector, Time Domain, 850-1630 nm, 18.5 ps, FC Multimode	Biased Detector	Fiber-optic	11 to 20 GHz	InGaAs	850-1630 nm	14 V/W	DC to 20 GHz
818-BB-35 High Speed Photodetector, 1000-1650 nm Battery Biased InGaAs Detector, 15 GHz	Biased Detector	Free Space	11 to 20 GHz	InGaAs	830-1650 nm		DC to 15 GHz	25 ps
818-BB-35F Fiber-Optic Detector, 1000-1650 nm Battery Biased InGaAs Detector, 15 GHz, FC/UPC	Biased Detector	Fiber-optic (SM only)	11 to 20 GHz	InGaAs	830-1650 nm		DC to 15 GHz	25 ps
818-BB-45 High Speed Photodetector, 500-890 nm Battery Biased GaAs Detector, 12.5 GHz	Biased Detector	Free Space	11 to 20 GHz	GaAs	500-890 nm		DC to 12.5 GHz	30 ps
818-BB-45F Fiber-Optic Detector, 500-900 nm Battery Biased GaAs Detector, 12.5 GHz, FC/UPC	Biased Detector	Fiber-optic (SM only)	11 to 20 GHz	GaAs	500-890 nm		DC to 12.5 GHz	30 ps
818-BB-51 High Speed Photodetector, 830-2150 nm Battery Biased Extended InGaAs Detector, 10 GHz	Biased Detector	Free Space	11 to 20 GHz	Extended InGaAs	830-2150 nm		DC to 12.5 GHz	28 ps
1544-A Fiber-Optic Receiver, NIR, 12 GHz, 500-1630 nm, FC Singlemode	Photoreceiver (AC-Coupled)	Fiber-optic (SM only)	11 to 20 GHz	InGaAs	500-1630 nm	-800 V/W	10 kHz to 12 GHz	32 ps
1544-A-50 Fiber-Optic Receiver, NIR, 12 GHz, FC Multimode	Photoreceiver (AC-Coupled)	Fiber-optic	11 to 20 GHz	InGaAs	780-1630 nm	-700 V/W	10 kHz to 12 GHz	32 ps
1544-B Fiber-Optic Receiver, DC Coupled, 500-1630 nm, 12 GHz, FC Singlemode	Photoreceiver (DC-Coupled)	Fiber-optic (SM only)	11 to 20 GHz	InGaAs	500-1630 nm	-800 V/W	DC to 12 GHz	32 ps
1544-B-50 Fiber-Optic Receiver, DC-Coupled, 780-1630 nm, 12 GHz, FC Multimode	Photoreceiver (DC-Coupled)	Fiber-optic	11 to 20 GHz	InGaAs	780-1630 nm	-700 V/W	DC to 12 GHz	32 ps
1580-B Fiber-Optic Receiver, DC Coupled, 780-870 nm, 12 GHz, FC Multimode	Photoreceiver (DC-Coupled)	Fiber-optic	11 to 20 GHz	GaAs	780-870 nm	-450 V/W	DC to 12 GHz	32 ps
818-BB-45AF Amplified Photodetector, Biased, AC coupled, 500-900nm, GaAs, 10 GHz, FC/UPC [Discontinued]	Photoreceiver (AC-Coupled)	Fiber-optic (SM only)	1 to 10 GHz	GaAs	500-890 nm	970 V/W at 850 nm	20 kHz to 10 GHz	35 ps
818-BB-51F Fiber-Optic Detector, 830-2150 nm Battery Biased Extended InGaAs, 10 GHz, FC/UPC	Biased Detector	Fiber-optic (SM only)	1 to 10 GHz	Extended InGaAs	830-2150 nm		DC to 10 GHz	28 ps
818-BB-30 High Speed Photodetector, 800-1750 nm Battery Biased InGaAs Detector, 2 GHz	Biased Detector	Free Space	1 to 10 GHz	InGaAs	800-1750 nm		DC to 2 GHz	175 ps
818-BB-31 FC Bulkhead High Speed Photodetector, 1000-1600 nm Battery Biased InGaAs Detector, 2 GHz	Biased Detector	Fiber-optic	1 to 10 GHz	InGaAs	1000-1600 nm		DC to 2 GHz	175 ps
818-BB-30A Optical Receiver, AC coupled, 1000-1600 nm Biased InGaAs Detector, 1.5 GHz	Photoreceiver (AC-Coupled)	Free Space	30 kHz to 1.5 GHz	InGaAs	1000-1600 nm	900 V/W at 1300 nm		400 ps
818-BB-21A Optical Receiver, AC coupled, 300-1100 nm Biased Silicon Detector, 1.2 GHz	Photoreceiver (AC-Coupled)	Free Space	30 kHz to 1.2 GHz	Silicon	300-1100 nm	450 V/W at 830 nm		500 ps
818-BB-21 High Speed Photodetector, 300-1100 nm Battery Biased Silicon Detector, 1.2 GHz	Biased Detector	Free Space	1 to 10 GHz	Silicon	300-1100 nm		DC to 1.2 GHz	300 ps
1601FC-AC Fiber-Optic Receiver, 320-1000 nm Silicon, 30 kHz to 1 GHz, FC/PC, AC-Coupled	Photoreceiver (AC-Coupled)	Fiber-optic	1 to 10 GHz	Silicon	320-1000 nm	350 V/W	30 kHz to 1 GHz	400 ps
1601FS-AC Free Space Optical Receiver, 320-1000 nm Silicon, 30 kHz to 1 GHz, AC-Coupled	Photoreceiver (AC-Coupled)	Free Space	1 to 10 GHz	Silicon	320-1000 nm	350 V/W	30 kHz to 1 GHz	400 ps
1611FC-AC Fiber-Optic Receiver, 900-1700 nm InGaAs, 30 kHz to 850 MHz, FC/PC, AC-Coupled	Photoreceiver (AC-Coupled)	Fiber-optic	Less than 1 GHz	InGaAs	900-1700 nm	700 V/W	30 kHz to 850 MHz	400 ps
1611FS-AC Free Space Optical Receiver, 900-1700 nm InGaAs, 30 kHz to 850 MHz, AC-Coupled	Photoreceiver (AC-Coupled)	Free Space	Less than 1 GHz	InGaAs	900-1700 nm	700 V/W	30 kHz to 850 MHz	400 ps
1617-AC-FS Balanced Optical Receiver, InGaAs, 900-1700 nm, 800 MHz, Free Space	Balanced Receiver	Free Space	Less than 1 GHz	InGaAs	900-1700 nm	700 V/W	40 kHz to 800 MHz	800 ps
1617-AC-FC Balanced Fiber-Optic Receiver, InGaAs, 900-1700 nm, 800 MHz, FC Connector	Balanced Receiver	Fiber-optic	Less than 1 GHz	InGaAs	900-1700 nm	700 V/W	40 kHz to 800 MHz	800 ps
1607-AC-FC Balanced Fiber-Optic Receiver, Silicon, 320-1000 nm, 650 MHz, FC Connector	Balanced Receiver	Fiber-optic	Less than 1 GHz	Silicon	320-1000 nm	350 V/W	40 kHz to 650 MHz	800 ps
1607-AC-FS Balanced Optical Receiver, Silicon, 320-1000 nm, 650 MHz, Free Space	Balanced Receiver	Free Space	Less than 1 GHz	Silicon	320-1000 nm	350 V/W	40 kHz to 650 MHz	800 ps
1621 Nanosecond Photodetector, 350-1000 nm, 0.8 mm Silicon Detector, 1 ns	Biased Detector	Free Space	Less than 1 GHz	Silicon	350-1000 nm		DC to 500 MHz	1 ns
1623 Nanosecond Photodetector, 800-1700 nm, 0.1 mm InGaAs Detector, 1 ns	Biased Detector	Free Space	Less than 1 GHz	InGaAs	800-1700 nm		DC to 500 MHz	1 ns
1837 Auto-balanced Fiber-Optic Receiver, Nirvana, 900-1650 nm, 300 MHz	Balanced Receiver	Fiber-optic	Less than 1 GHz	InGaAs	900-1650 nm	30,000 V/W	100 kHz to 300 MHz	1 ns
1801-FC Fiber-Optic Receiver, 320-1000 nm Silicon, 125 MHz, FC, DC-Coupled	Photoreceiver (DC-Coupled)	Fiber-optic	Less than 1 GHz	Silicon	320-1000 nm	2x10⁴ V/W	DC to 125 MHz	3 ns
1811-FC Fiber-Optic Receiver, 900-1700 nm InGaAs, 125 MHz, FC, DC-Coupled	Photoreceiver (DC-Coupled)	Fiber-optic	Less than 1 GHz	InGaAs	900-1700 nm	4x10⁴ V/W	DC to 125 MHz	3 ns
1801-FC-AC Fiber-Optic Receiver, 320-1000 nm Silicon, 25 kHz to 125 MHz, FC, AC-Coupled	Photoreceiver (AC-Coupled)	Fiber-optic	Less than 1 GHz	Silicon	320-1000 nm	2x10⁴ V/W	25 kHz to 125 MHz	3 ns
1811-FC-AC Fiber-Optic Receiver, 900-1700 nm InGaAs, 25 kHz to 125 MHz, FC, AC-Coupled	Photoreceiver (AC-Coupled)	Fiber-optic	Less than 1 GHz	InGaAs	900-1700 nm	4x10⁴ V/W	25 kHz to 125 MHz	3 ns
1801-FS Free Space Optical Receiver, 320-1000 nm Silicon, 125 MHz, DC-Coupled	Photoreceiver (DC-Coupled)	Free Space	Less than 1 GHz	Silicon	320-1000 nm	2x10⁴ V/W	DC to 125 MHz	3 ns
1811-FS Free Space Optical Receiver, 900-1700 nm InGaAs, 125 MHz, DC-Coupled	Photoreceiver (DC-Coupled)	Free Space	Less than 1 GHz	InGaAs	900-1700 nm	4x10⁴ V/W	DC to 125 MHz	3 ns
1811-FS-AC Free Space Optical Receiver, 900-1700 nm InGaAs, 25 kHz - 125 MHz, AC-Coupled	Photoreceiver (AC-Coupled)	Free Space	Less than 1 GHz	InGaAs	900-1700 nm	4x10⁴ V/W	25 kHz to 125 Mhz	3 ns
1801-FS-AC Free Space Optical Receiver, 320-1000 nm Silicon, 25 kHz - 125 MHz, AC-Coupled	Photoreceiver (AC-Coupled)	Free Space	Less than 1 GHz	Silicon	320-1000 nm	2x10⁴ V/W	25 kHz to 125 Mhz	3 ns
818-BB-27 High Speed Photodetector, 200-1100 nm UV-Silicon Detector, 118 MHz	Biased Detector	Free Space	Less than 1 GHz	UV Enhanced Silicon	200-1100 nm		DC to 118 MHz	3 ns
1807-FC Balanced Fiber-Optic Receiver, 320-1000 nm Silicon Detectors, 80 MHz	Balanced Receiver	Fiber-optic	Less than 1 GHz	Silicon	320-1000 nm	2 x 10⁴ V/W	DC to 80 MHz	3 ns
1817-FS Balanced Optical Receiver, 900-1700 nm InGaAs Detector, 80 MHz, Free Space	Balanced Receiver	Free Space	Less than 1 GHz	InGaAs	900-1700 nm	4 x 10⁴ V/W	DC to 80 MHz	3 ns
1817-FC Balanced Fiber-Optic Receiver, 900-1700 nm InGaAs Detector, 80 MHz	Balanced Receiver	Fiber-optic	Less than 1 GHz	InGaAs	900-1700 nm	4 x 10⁴ V/W	DC to 80 MHz	3 ns
1807-FS Balanced Optical Receiver, 320-1000 nm Silicon Detector, 80 MHz, Free Space	Balanced Receiver	Free Space	Less than 1 GHz	Silicon	320-1000 nm	2 x 10⁴ V/W	DC to 80 MHz	3 ns
818-BB-40 High Speed Photodetector, 300-1100 nm Biased Silicon Detector, 25 MHz	Biased Detector	Free Space	Less than 1 GHz	Silicon	350-1100 nm		DC to 25 MHz	30 ns
2051-FC Fiber-Optic Receiver, Adjustable, 300-1050 nm Silicon Detector, 10 MHz, 8-32 Thread [Phase out]	Photoreceiver (AC-Coupled)	Fiber-optic	Less than 1 GHz	Silicon	300-1050 nm	9.4x10⁶ V/W	10 MHz, 5 MHz, 150 kHz	80 ns
2051-FC-M Fiber-Optic Receiver, Adjustable, 300-1050 nm Silicon Detector, 10 MHz, M4 Thread	Photoreceiver (AC-Coupled)	Fiber-optic	Less than 1 GHz	Silicon	300-1050 nm	9.4x10⁶ V/W	10 MHz, 5 MHz, 150 kHz	80 ns
2053-FC Fiber-Optic Receiver, Adjustable, 900-1700 nm InGaAs Detector, 10 MHz, 8-32 Thread [Phase out]	Photoreceiver (AC-Coupled)	Fiber-optic	Less than 1 GHz	InGaAs	900-1700 nm	18.8x10⁶ V/W	10 MHz, 5 MHz, 150 kHz	80 ns
2053-FC-M Fiber-Optic Receiver, Adjustable, 900-1700 nm InGaAs Detector, 10 MHz, M4 Thread	Photoreceiver (AC-Coupled)	Fiber-optic	Less than 1 GHz	InGaAs	900-1700 nm	18.8x10⁶ V/W	10 MHz, 5 MHz, 150 kHz	80 ns
2051-FS Adjustable Optical Receiver, 300-1050 nm Silicon Detector, 10 MHz, 8-32 [Phase out]	Photoreceiver (DC-Coupled)	Free Space	Less than 1 GHz	Silicon	300-1050 nm	9.2x10⁶ V/W	10 MHz, 5 MHz, 150 kHz	80 ns
2051-FS-M Adjustable Optical Receiver, 300-1050 nm Silicon Detector, 10 MHz, M4	Photoreceiver (DC-Coupled)	Free Space	Less than 1 GHz	Silicon	300-1050 nm	9.2x10⁶ V/W	10 MHz, 5 MHz, 150 kHz	80 ns
2053-FS Adjustable Optical Receiver, 900-1700 nm InGaAs Detector, 10 MHz, 8-32 [Phase out]	Photoreceiver (DC-Coupled)	Free Space	Less than 1 GHz	InGaAs	900-1700 nm	18.4 x 10⁶ V/W	10 MHz, 5 MHz, 150 kHz	80 ns
2053-FS-M Adjustable Optical Receiver, 900-1700 nm InGaAs Detector, 10 MHz, M4	Photoreceiver (DC-Coupled)	Free Space	Less than 1 GHz	InGaAs	900-1700 nm	18.4 x 10⁶ V/W	10 MHz, 5 MHz, 150 kHz	80 ns
2107-FC Balanced Fiber-Optic Receiver, Adjustable, 320-1000 nm, 10 MHz, 8-32 [Phase out]	Balanced Receiver	Fiber-optic	Less than 1 GHz	Silicon	300-1070 nm	9.2 x 10⁶ V/W	10 MHz, 5 MHz, 150 kHz	80 ns
2107-FC-M Balanced Fiber-Optic Receiver, Adjustable, 320-1000 nm, 10 MHz, M4	Balanced Receiver	Fiber-optic	Less than 1 GHz	Silicon	300-1070 nm	9.2 x 10⁶ V/W	10 MHz, 5 MHz, 150 kHz	80 ns
2117-FC Balanced Fiber-Optic Receiver, Adjustable, 800-1700 nm, 10 MHz, 8-32 [Phase out]	Balanced Receiver	Fiber-optic	Less than 1 GHz	InGaAs	900-1700 nm	18.4 x 10⁶ V/W	10 MHz, 5 MHz, 150 kHz	80 ns
2117-FC-M Balanced Fiber-Optic Receiver, Adjustable, 800-1700 nm, 10 MHz, M4	Balanced Receiver	Fiber-optic	Less than 1 GHz	InGaAs	900-1700 nm	18.4 x 10⁶ V/W	10 MHz, 5 MHz, 150 kHz	80 ns
2117-FS-M Adjustable Balanced Receiver, 800-1700 nm, 10 MHz, Free Space, M4	Balanced Receiver	Free Space	Less than 1 GHz	InGaAs	900-1700 nm	18.4 x 10⁶ V/W	10 MHz, 5 MHz, 150 kHz	80 ns
2107-FS Adjustable Balanced Receiver, 320-1000 nm, 10 MHz, Free Space [Phase out]	Balanced Receiver	Free Space	Less than 1 GHz	Silicon	300-1070 nm	9.2 x 10⁶ V/W	10 MHz, 5 MHz, 150 kHz	80 ns
2117-FS Adjustable Balanced Receiver, 800-1700 nm, 10 MHz, Free Space [Phase out]	Balanced Receiver	Free Space	Less than 1 GHz	InGaAs	900-1700 nm	18.4 x 10⁶ V/W	10 MHz, 5 MHz, 150 kHz	80 ns
2107-FS-M Adjustable Balanced Receiver, 320-1000 nm, 10 MHz, Free Space, M4	Balanced Receiver	Free Space	Less than 1 GHz	Silicon	300-1070 nm	9.2 x 10⁶ V/W	10 MHz, 5 MHz, 150 kHz	80 ns
2001-FC Fiber-Optic Receiver, 300-1050 nm Silicon Detector, 200 kHz, FC/PC, 8-32 [Phase out]	Photoreceiver (DC-Coupled)	Fiber-optic	Less than 1 GHz	Silicon	300-1050 nm	9.4x10⁶ V/W	DC to 200 kHz	2 µs
2001-FC-M Fiber-Optic Receiver, 300-1050 nm Silicon Detector, 200 kHz, FC/PC, M4	Photoreceiver (DC-Coupled)	Fiber-optic	Less than 1 GHz	Silicon	300-1050 nm	9.4x10⁶ V/W	DC to 200 kHz	2 µs
2011-FC Fiber-Optic Receiver, 900-1700 nm InGaAs Detector, 200 kHz Bandwidth, FC/PC, 8-32 [Phase out]	Photoreceiver (DC-Coupled)	Fiber-optic	Less than 1 GHz	InGaAs	900-1700 nm	18.8x10⁶ V/W	DC to 200 kHz	2 µs
2011-FC-M Fiber-Optic Receiver, 900-1700 nm InGaAs Detector, 200 kHz Bandwidth, FC/PC, M4	Photoreceiver (DC-Coupled)	Fiber-optic	Less than 1 GHz	InGaAs	900-1700 nm	18.8x10⁶ V/W	DC to 200 kHz	2 µs
2001-FS Optical Receiver, Silicon, 300-1050 nm, 200 kHz Bandwidth, 8-32 [Phase out]	Photoreceiver (DC-Coupled)	Free Space	Less than 1 GHz	Silicon	300-1050 nm	9.4x10⁶ V/W	DC to 200 kHz	2 µs
2001-FS-M Optical Receiver, Silicon, 300-1050 nm, 200 kHz Bandwidth, M4	Photoreceiver (DC-Coupled)	Free Space	Less than 1 GHz	Silicon	300-1050 nm	9.4x10⁶ V/W	DC to 200 kHz	2 µs
2011-FS-M Optical Receiver, 900-1700 nm InGaAs Detector, 200 kHz Bandwidth, M4	Photoreceiver (DC-Coupled)	Free Space	Less than 1 GHz	InGaAs	900-1700 nm	18.8x10⁶ V/W	DC to 200 kHz	2 µs
2007 Auto-balanced Optical Receiver, Nirvana, 400-1070 nm, 125 kHz, 8-32 / M4	Balanced Receiver	Fiber-optic and Free Space	Less than 1 GHz	Silicon	400-1070 nm	5.2 x 10⁵ V/W	DC to 125 KHz	3 µs
2017 Auto-balanced Optical Receiver, Nirvana, 800-1700 nm, 125 kHz, 8-32 / M4	Balanced Receiver	Fiber-optic and Free Space	Less than 1 GHz		800-1700 nm	1 x 10⁶ V/W	DC to 125 KHz	3 µs
2151 Femtowatt Photoreceiver, Silicon, 320-1050 nm, 1 mm Diameter, 8-32 / M4		Free Space		Silicon	320-1050 nm	1x10¹¹ V/W	DC to 750 Hz
2153 InGaAs Photoreceiver, Femtowatt, 800-1700 nm, 1 mm Diameter, 8-32 / M4		Free Space		InGaAs	800-1700 nm	2x10¹¹ V/W	DC to 750 Hz
2151 Femtowatt Photoreceiver, Silicon, 320-1050 nm, 1 mm Diameter, 8-32 / M4		Free Space		Silicon	320-1050 nm	1x10¹¹ V/W	DC to 750 Hz
2153 InGaAs Photoreceiver, Femtowatt, 800-1700 nm, 1 mm Diameter, 8-32 / M4		Free Space		InGaAs	800-1700 nm	2x10¹¹ V/W	DC to 750 Hz
1024 Fiber-Optic Detector, Time Domain, 500-1630 nm, 12 ps, FC Singlemode	Biased Detector	Fiber-optic (SM only)	More than 20 GHz	InGaAs	500-1630 nm	10 V/W	DC to 26 GHz
1414-50 Fiber-Optic Detector, High Speed, 850-1630 nm, 25 GHz, FC 50 µm Multimode	Biased Detector	Fiber-optic	More than 20 GHz	InGaAs	850-1630 nm	11 V/W	DC to 25 GHz	14 ps
1414 Fiber-Optic Detector, 500-1630 nm, 25 GHz, FC Singlemode	Biased Detector	Fiber-optic (SM only)	More than 20 GHz	InGaAs	500-1630 nm	17 V/W	DC to 25 GHz	14 ps
1444-50 Fiber-Optic Detector, Time Domain, 850-1630 nm, 18.5 ps, FC Multimode	Biased Detector	Fiber-optic	11 to 20 GHz	InGaAs	850-1630 nm	14 V/W	DC to 20 GHz
1474-A Fiber-Optic Receiver, 630-1620 nm InGaAs Detector, 38 GHz, FC/PC Singlemode	Photoreceiver (AC-Coupled)	Fiber-optic (SM only)	More than 20 GHz	InGaAs	630-1620 nm	-65 V/W	15 kHz to 38 GHz	12.5 ps
1544-B Fiber-Optic Receiver, DC Coupled, 500-1630 nm, 12 GHz, FC Singlemode	Photoreceiver (DC-Coupled)	Fiber-optic (SM only)	11 to 20 GHz	InGaAs	500-1630 nm	-800 V/W	DC to 12 GHz	32 ps
1544-A Fiber-Optic Receiver, NIR, 12 GHz, 500-1630 nm, FC Singlemode	Photoreceiver (AC-Coupled)	Fiber-optic (SM only)	11 to 20 GHz	InGaAs	500-1630 nm	-800 V/W	10 kHz to 12 GHz	32 ps
1580-B Fiber-Optic Receiver, DC Coupled, 780-870 nm, 12 GHz, FC Multimode	Photoreceiver (DC-Coupled)	Fiber-optic	11 to 20 GHz	GaAs	780-870 nm	-450 V/W	DC to 12 GHz	32 ps
1801-FS Free Space Optical Receiver, 320-1000 nm Silicon, 125 MHz, DC-Coupled	Photoreceiver (DC-Coupled)	Free Space	Less than 1 GHz	Silicon	320-1000 nm	2x10⁴ V/W	DC to 125 MHz	3 ns
1621 Nanosecond Photodetector, 350-1000 nm, 0.8 mm Silicon Detector, 1 ns	Biased Detector	Free Space	Less than 1 GHz	Silicon	350-1000 nm		DC to 500 MHz	1 ns
1811-FC Fiber-Optic Receiver, 900-1700 nm InGaAs, 125 MHz, FC, DC-Coupled	Photoreceiver (DC-Coupled)	Fiber-optic	Less than 1 GHz	InGaAs	900-1700 nm	4x10⁴ V/W	DC to 125 MHz	3 ns
1801-FC-AC Fiber-Optic Receiver, 320-1000 nm Silicon, 25 kHz to 125 MHz, FC, AC-Coupled	Photoreceiver (AC-Coupled)	Fiber-optic	Less than 1 GHz	Silicon	320-1000 nm	2x10⁴ V/W	25 kHz to 125 MHz	3 ns
1811-FC-AC Fiber-Optic Receiver, 900-1700 nm InGaAs, 25 kHz to 125 MHz, FC, AC-Coupled	Photoreceiver (AC-Coupled)	Fiber-optic	Less than 1 GHz	InGaAs	900-1700 nm	4x10⁴ V/W	25 kHz to 125 MHz	3 ns
1811-FS Free Space Optical Receiver, 900-1700 nm InGaAs, 125 MHz, DC-Coupled	Photoreceiver (DC-Coupled)	Free Space	Less than 1 GHz	InGaAs	900-1700 nm	4x10⁴ V/W	DC to 125 MHz	3 ns
2001-FS Optical Receiver, Silicon, 300-1050 nm, 200 kHz Bandwidth, 8-32 [Phase out]	Photoreceiver (DC-Coupled)	Free Space	Less than 1 GHz	Silicon	300-1050 nm	9.4x10⁶ V/W	DC to 200 kHz	2 µs
2011-FC-M Fiber-Optic Receiver, 900-1700 nm InGaAs Detector, 200 kHz Bandwidth, FC/PC, M4	Photoreceiver (DC-Coupled)	Fiber-optic	Less than 1 GHz	InGaAs	900-1700 nm	18.8x10⁶ V/W	DC to 200 kHz	2 µs
2007 Auto-balanced Optical Receiver, Nirvana, 400-1070 nm, 125 kHz, 8-32 / M4	Balanced Receiver	Fiber-optic and Free Space	Less than 1 GHz	Silicon	400-1070 nm	5.2 x 10⁵ V/W	DC to 125 KHz	3 µs
2053-FS Adjustable Optical Receiver, 900-1700 nm InGaAs Detector, 10 MHz, 8-32 [Phase out]	Photoreceiver (DC-Coupled)	Free Space	Less than 1 GHz	InGaAs	900-1700 nm	18.4 x 10⁶ V/W	10 MHz, 5 MHz, 150 kHz	80 ns
2051-FS Adjustable Optical Receiver, 300-1050 nm Silicon Detector, 10 MHz, 8-32 [Phase out]	Photoreceiver (DC-Coupled)	Free Space	Less than 1 GHz	Silicon	300-1050 nm	9.2x10⁶ V/W	10 MHz, 5 MHz, 150 kHz	80 ns
2053-FC Fiber-Optic Receiver, Adjustable, 900-1700 nm InGaAs Detector, 10 MHz, 8-32 Thread [Phase out]	Photoreceiver (AC-Coupled)	Fiber-optic	Less than 1 GHz	InGaAs	900-1700 nm	18.8x10⁶ V/W	10 MHz, 5 MHz, 150 kHz	80 ns
2051-FC Fiber-Optic Receiver, Adjustable, 300-1050 nm Silicon Detector, 10 MHz, 8-32 Thread [Phase out]	Photoreceiver (AC-Coupled)	Fiber-optic	Less than 1 GHz	Silicon	300-1050 nm	9.4x10⁶ V/W	10 MHz, 5 MHz, 150 kHz	80 ns
2107-FS Adjustable Balanced Receiver, 320-1000 nm, 10 MHz, Free Space [Phase out]	Balanced Receiver	Free Space	Less than 1 GHz	Silicon	300-1070 nm	9.2 x 10⁶ V/W	10 MHz, 5 MHz, 150 kHz	80 ns
2117-FC-M Balanced Fiber-Optic Receiver, Adjustable, 800-1700 nm, 10 MHz, M4	Balanced Receiver	Fiber-optic	Less than 1 GHz	InGaAs	900-1700 nm	18.4 x 10⁶ V/W	10 MHz, 5 MHz, 150 kHz	80 ns
2117-FS Adjustable Balanced Receiver, 800-1700 nm, 10 MHz, Free Space [Phase out]	Balanced Receiver	Free Space	Less than 1 GHz	InGaAs	900-1700 nm	18.4 x 10⁶ V/W	10 MHz, 5 MHz, 150 kHz	80 ns
2011-FC-M Fiber-Optic Receiver, 900-1700 nm InGaAs Detector, 200 kHz Bandwidth, FC/PC, M4	Photoreceiver (DC-Coupled)	Fiber-optic	Less than 1 GHz	InGaAs	900-1700 nm	18.8x10⁶ V/W	DC to 200 kHz	2 µs

Accessories

Newport also offers accessories designed to help integrate our optical receivers and detectors into your photonics experiment.

Description	Features
Photodetector and Photoreceiver Power Supply	Three ±15 VDC outputs Shielded output connectors Independently current-limited output Compatible with New Focus photoreceivers	Photodetector and Photoreceiver Power Supply
40 GHz Flexible Cable	Reasonably priced, high performance 40-GHz ﬂexible cable For use with our photodetectors and photoreceivers Wiltron K connectors and SMA/BNC adapters	40 GHz Flexible Cable
Filter Holder and Fiber Adapter	Optical filter holder to mount 1-in. diameter filters onto photodetector housing FC-fiber adapter to attach optical fibers with FC connectors to photodetectors Lens adapter to attach compact aspheric objective lenses	Filter Holder and Fiber Adapter