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1931 C Power Meter

Newport 1931 C Power Meter family
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The Newport 1931-C is an optical power meter capable of measuring low-power light sources from pW to tens of Watts. The 1931-C supports detectors covering 190–1800 nm wavelengths and provides true RMS measurements. The 1931-C can handle repetition rates up to 20 kHz with a sampling rate of 250 kHz.[1][2]

Newport1931 C Power Meter
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Power

up to 20 kHz[1]

Optics

190–1800 nm[1]

What is it?

Applications

The 1931-C has been applied in scientific research for space-based gravitational reference sensors, where it measured UV LED optical power for charge control of proof masses. More generally, it is used for laser power measurement, fiber-optic testing, LED characterization, and any application requiring calibrated optical power readings from the pW to tens of watts range across the UV to near-infrared spectrum.[2][1]

What do the numbers mean?

Power & electrical2

Measurement repetition rate
up to 20 kHz[1]
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Sampling rate
250 kHz[1]
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Wafer handling1

USB data transfer rate
up to 8 Mbps[1]
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Optics & imaging2

Wavelength range (with 918D detectors)
190–1800 nm[1]
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Detector compatibility
Newport 918D Series (Si, Ge, InGaAs)[1]
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Control & software2

Computer interfaces
USB, RS-232[1]
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Trigger
Trigger in/out control with alarm levels[1]
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Configuration & options6

Measurement type
True RMS[1]
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Power measurement range
11 fW to 40 W[1]
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Measurement units
W, dBm, dB, A[1]
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Display
5.7-inch graphical TFT LCD, 1/4 VGA[1]
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Data storage buffer
250,000 data points[1]
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Analog bar graph
with 10x zoom[1]
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Vintage & configurations

Documented models & variants

DesignationGenerationVintageChangesSource
2931-C——Dual-channel version of the 1931-C, allowing simultaneous measurements of two light sourcesbrltest.com[1]
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What does it need to run?

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  • Measurement repetition rateup to 20 kHz[1]
  • Sampling rate250 kHz[1]

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Frequently asked questions

What optical power range can the 1931-C measure?

The 1931-C can measure optical power from 11 fW to 40 W.[1]

What is the maximum repetition rate the meter can handle?

The 1931-C can handle repetition rates up to 20 kHz with a sampling rate of 250 kHz.[1]

Does the 1931-C offer data logging capabilities?

Yes, it has a 250,000-point data storage buffer and can store measurements to internal memory or a USB Flash drive.[1]

Not publicly documented

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  • No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the 1931 C Power Meter are on record.

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

  • The control-system platform and OS era of the 1931 C Power Meter are not on record.

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  • No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the 1931 C Power Meter are on record.

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  • The process node or technology generation of the 1931 C Power Meter is not on record.

    Answerable by: an OEM datasheet or a fab qualification report

  • No publicly documented compatible parts, consumables, or accessories for the 1931 C Power Meter are on record.

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Sources & citations

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  1. [1]brltest.com — brltest.combrltest.com
  2. [2]https://arxiv.org/pdf/1202.0585 — arxiv.orgarxiv.org
  3. [3]Equipment inventory listing
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