With the new OE-200-BPR, FEMTO is expanding its range of balanced photoreceivers to include bandwidths from DC to 500 kHz and gains up to 1011 V/W.
The OE-200-BPR series photoreceivers / photodetectors consist of the combination of two anti-parallel connected photodiodes with a subsequent low-noise transimpedance amplifier. The low input noise (NEP) together with extremely high common-mode rejection sets standards for balanced photo-receivers in the kHz range and enables highly sensitive signal detection. The total of nine switchable gains allow adaptation to almost any light power from fW to mW and open up a wide range of applications.

Figure: LUCI-M in combination with OE-200-BPR as an application example
Fully compatible with LUCI-M: By connecting the D-Sub 25 plug and socket, the USB control and data acquisition system LUCI-M and the balanced photo-receivers OE-200-BPR a compact unit that acts like a single, remotely controllable measuring system. Between LUCI-M and OE-200-BPR No wiring is necessary, ensuring the setup remains compact and tidy. The overall system offers the following range of functions:
- Reading out the output signal using a 2.5 MS/s ADC
- Switching Gain
- Switch between Low Noise and High Speed
- Switching AC/DC coupling
- Reading out the overload status
- Setting the offset compensation voltage using a DAC
Further details, including full specifications and datasheets available here.
Brief description
OE-200-BPR are balanced photodetectors for measuring small differential photocurrents or small optical differential powers with bandwidths in the kHz range. They have nine switchable gains and feature an outstanding Common Mode Rejection Ratio (CMRR) of 50 dB.
Features:
- Bandwidth up to 500 kHz
- Common Mode Rejection Ratio (CMRR) typically 50 dB
- Very low noise, NEP down to 6 fW/√Hz
- Si and InGaAs models for spectral range from 320 to 1700 nm
- Switchable 10 Hz low pass filter to minimise wideband noise
- Adjustable conversion gain from 103 to 1011 V/W
- Switchable AC/DC coupling
- Input fiber-coupled
- Fully compatible with the LUCI-M USB remote control and data acquisition system
- Remote control is also possible using the LUCI-10 USB adapter