Buying Optical Power Monitors
Optical power monitors are used in telecom systems to monitor average powers of signal channels. Both free-space and fiber-coupled power monitors, including in-line devices, are available.
Making Good Purchase Decisions
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Learning Resources

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- Encyclopedia article: optical power monitors
- Related article: optical power meters
Aspects to Consider Before Buying
Some aspects to consider before buying optical power monitors: measurement accuracy, sensor type, wavelength range, thermal properties, alignment, mounting options, environmental stability, response time, ease of use, calibration requirements.
For responsible purchase decisions, we recommend applying good practices.
Find Suppliers for Optical Power Monitors
19 suppliers for optical power monitors are listed in the RP Photonics Buyer's Guide, out of which 2 present their product descriptions. Both manufacturers and distributors can be registered.
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![]() Your problem is our challenge – flexibility is our standard! Artifex Engineering GmbH & Co KGDortmunder Str. 16–18 26723 Emden Germany | ![]() Artifex OPM Series optical power meters use photodiodes as well as integrating spheres to measure and monitor optical power from UV to near IR. Our optical power meters are designed for fast response with a high signal to noise ratio. We offer a wide range of wavelengths (400-1600nm) and powers (nW-kW) and a variety of options in photodiode material and optical input. Visit our product page for more information about our OPM series. We look forward to your inquiry. |
![]() Test. Measure. Solve. Quantifi Photonics Limited12–14 Parkway Drive Auckland 0632 New Zealand | ![]() Quantifi Photonics offers a range of optical power meters in compact benchtop, PXI and rackmountable form factors for versatile, high-channel density fibre optic power monitoring from -60 to +10 dBm across 750 – 1700 nm wavelengths. Ideal for fiber optic manufacturing test, silicon photonics development and manufacturing, automated test systems, and as general R&D and production environment tools. |
Other Suppliers | |
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Agiltron Inc. United States | |
DiCon Fiberoptics, Inc. United States | |
FiberLogix Intl. Ltd. United Kingdom | |
Fibersense & Signals Inc. United States | |
Gamma Scientific United States | |
HC Optical Science and Tech China | |
Heyoptics, Co. Ltd. Hong Kong | |
HJ Optronics Inc. United States | |
Lahat Technologies Ltd Israel | |
Laser Components GmbH Germany | |
Lightcomm Technology Co., Ltd. China | |
Optoplex Corporation United States | |
OZ Optics Canada | |
Photonwares Co. United States | |
Pure Photonics United States | |
Santec Corporation Japan | |
STANDA Ltd. Lithuania |