Waferpedia

Newport

1830 C Optical Power Meter

Provisional entry — research in progress

This page was generated automatically from cited public sources and hasn't completed the full research pass yet. Every specification shown carries its source; more detail is added as research completes.

The Newport 1830-C is a benchtop optical power meter for continuous wave power measurements. The 1830-C covers a wide dynamic range from 10 pW to 2 W with an optical attenuator. The 1830-C includes RS-232C and GPIB interfaces for remote control and features a large backlit LCD display.[1][2][3]

Newport1830 C Optical Power Meter
No photo available yet

Power

0 to 2 V into 1 MΩ[3]

Performance

< ±0.2% (typical)[3]

Optics

1650 nm[2]

What it is

The Newport 1830 C Optical Power Meter measures optical power and supports electrical readout, remote control, and display functions on the instrument.[1][2][4]

How it works

The Newport 1830 C Optical Power Meter supports detector connection and setup, wavelength setting, attenuator mode, zero offset subtraction, averaging, and relative measurements.[1]

The Newport 1830 C Optical Power Meter includes RS-232C and GPIB interfaces, an analog output, and an audible beeper for alignment optimization.[1][2]

Where it fits in the process flow

The Newport 1830 C Optical Power Meter is used for production testing of fiber-optic components and for free-space or fiber-coupled power measurements.[2]

Applications

The Newport 1830 C Optical Power Meter is used for power measurement on silicon, germanium, and indium gallium arsenide detector setups.[2]

The Newport 1830 C Optical Power Meter supports relative power measurements, beam alignment optimization, and recorder or control-loop use through its analog output.[2][1]

What do the numbers mean?

Power & electrical3

Analog Output
0 to 2 V into 1 MΩ[3]
Accurate?
Power Requirements
100-120/220-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz[3]
Accurate?
Measurement Units
dB, dBm, Watt[2]
Accurate?

Wafer handling1

GPIB Bus Transfer Time
10 ms (typical)[3]
Accurate?

Optics & imaging3

Signal Ranges
Up to 8 decades (dependent on detector type)[3]
Accurate?
High End Wavelength Limit
1650 nm[2]
Accurate?
Wavelength Adjustment Step
1 nm[2]
Accurate?

Performance1

DC Accuracy
< ±0.2% (typical)[3]
Accurate?

Dimensions & facilities2

Dimensions
3.7 x 7.5 x 9.0 in (94 x 191 x 229 mm)[1]
Accurate?
Weight
5 lb (2.3 kg)[1]
Accurate?

Configuration & options9

Display Type
4.5 digit, annunciated, backlit, wide-angle view LCD[3]
Accurate?
Display Update Rate
75 ms[3]
Accurate?
Auto-Ranging Time
200 ms (typical)[3]
Accurate?
Connector - Calibration Module
8 pin Sub-mini DIN[3]
Accurate?
Connector - Analog Output
BNC[3]
Accurate?
Connector - RS-232C
9 pin D-Sub[3]
Accurate?
Connector - GPIB
24 Conductor D[3]
Accurate?
Power Sensitivity
10 pW[2]
Accurate?
Full Scale Power (with OD-3 attenuator)
2 W[2]
Accurate?
Interested in this tool?
Need help with this tool?Embed spec card

What does it need to run?

Site utility requirements, footprint, and infrastructure needed to install and operate this tool. Sourced from public records.

  • Analog Output0 to 2 V into 1 MΩ[3]
  • Power Requirements100-120/220-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz[3]
  • Measurement UnitsdB, dBm, Watt[2]

Where are the manuals?

Generated from public-source data on file. Enter your email to access — nothing is published; details are routed privately.

Not publicly documented

Field notes

No research found yet — worked with this tool? Share what you know.

Worked with this tool? Help preserve its knowledge →

Frequently asked questions

Can the Newport 1830 C Optical Power Meter perform relative measurements?

The Newport 1830 C Optical Power Meter can perform relative power measurements against a stored reference value.[2][1]

Does the Newport 1830 C Optical Power Meter provide an analog output?

The Newport 1830 C Optical Power Meter includes an analog output that provides a voltage proportional to detector current.[1][2]

Not publicly documented

The following facts about the 1830 C Optical Power Meter are absent from this record as of this revision. First-hand knowledge or a citation closes a gap; every submission is reviewed before publication.

  • No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the 1830 C Optical Power Meter are on record.

    Answerable by: OEM historical records or a trade-press announcement

  • No publicly documented variants, configuration options, or revision breakpoints of the 1830 C Optical Power Meter are on record.

    Answerable by: an OEM product catalog or an engineer who ordered or specified the tool

  • The control-system platform and OS era of the 1830 C Optical Power Meter are not on record.

    Answerable by: an engineer who operated it or OEM installation records

  • No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the 1830 C Optical Power Meter are on record.

    Answerable by: a field service engineer, process engineer, or maintenance technician

  • The process node or technology generation of the 1830 C Optical Power Meter is not on record.

    Answerable by: an OEM datasheet or a fab qualification report

No research found yet — worked with this tool? Share what you know.

Sources & citations

Sources (4)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
  1. [1]manualslib.com — manualslib.commanualslib.com
  2. [2]brltest.com — brltest.combrltest.com
  3. [3]assetrelay.com — assetrelay.comassetrelay.com
  4. [4]Equipment inventory listing
Was this page accurate?

Last updated Sep 29, 2026.

Compare with similar tools

View all →