The PD10-pJ-C photodiode energy sensor is for very low energies with a 10 mm aperture. It can measure energies from 10 pJ up to 180 nJ. It can operate at repetition rates up to 20 kHz and covers the spectral range from 200 to 1100 nm.
- Silicon photodiode with 200 to 1100 nm range
- 10 pJ up to 180 nJ energy measurement range
- 10 mm diameter aperture
- Repetition rates up to 20 kHz
- The PD10-pJ-C sensor is not under ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation See All Features
Software
PE-C Sensors with StarLab
Support for PE-C \ PD10-C sensors with Vega, Nova II, Juno, Juno+, Juno-RS, EA-1, StarLite and StarBright in StarLab application is now available. Follow step-by-step instructions to upgrade the embedded software in the PE-C \ PD10-C sensor with the StarLab application
When working with other meters and interfaces it is not necessary to update the embedded software of the PE-C \ PD10-C.
Note: PE-C \ PD10-C sensors can't be upgraded via EA-1 interface..
Features
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Measure Very Low Energy Laser Pulses
This video will show you how to overcome the challenges of measuring very low energy pulses, even in a noisy environment.
How to Detect Missing Laser Pulses with a Pyroelectric Sensor
This video will show you how to detect and record any missing pulses in your pulsed laser beam application.
Additional Error with Frequency in a Pyroelectric Sensor
In many laser energy sensor specifications, there is an item called "Additional error with frequency". Learn what that means, and why and when it happens, in this video.
Accessories
Fiber Connector Adapters
Fiber Adapter Mounting Bracket
Nova PE-C Adapter
PE-C to PE Size Adapter
Fixed extension cables for Pyro Energy Sensors
Modular extension cables for Pyro Energy Sensors
Resources
Data Sheets
Photodiode Energy Sensors 10pJ to 13μJ Datasheet(183.5 kB, PDF) Wavelength and Repetition Rate Chart(178.6 kB, PDF)
Drawings & CAD
PD10-C & PD10-PJ-C Drawing(127.5 kB, PDF)
Catalogs
Energy Sensors Catalog(4.6 MB, PDF) Laser Power & Energy Measurement and Laser Beam Analysis Catalog(27.5 MB, PDF)
Technical Notes
5 Situations Where Laser Performance Measurement is Necessary Effect of Ambient Conditions on Laser Measurements Oscilloscope Adapter for Ophir Pyroelectric Sensors Can Ophir pyroelectric sensors measure single shot energy or energy at very low repetition rates? How to Properly Select a Laser Power or Energy Sensor
Technical Articles
Ophir Power/Energy Meter Calibration Procedure and Traceability/Error Analysis Laser Measurements in Materials Processing



