Spectral responsivity measurement

NIST provides calibration of the spectral responsivity and spatial uniformity of photodetectors for use in industrial and government labs. These calibrations are carried out using two monochromator-based Spectral Comparator Facilities (SCFs) covering the spectral range of 200 nm to 1800 nm.

The spectral responsivities of typical photodiodes that are used in the ultraviolet, visible, and near-infrared and calibrated by the SCFs are shown below.  

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For more details about the instruments, see Spectral comparator facilities.

Selected Publications

• Absolute responsivity calibrations from 950 nm to 1650 nm with 0.05% (k=2) uncertainty
  
• Calibration and characterization of UV sensors for water disinfection

• Sources of error in UV radiation measurements

• Responsivity calibration methods for 365 nm irradiance meters