The Eigenlite RS-5A linear programmable digital light source provides a versatile way to test and characterize CCD, CMOS, and other image sensors, cameras and detectors. The RS-5A is a larger aperture, higher power version of the original RS-5 digital light source. The RS-5A also includes a number of other enhancements and functions previously only available in the RS-5B spectrally programmable light source. When an RS-5A is combined with one of our wide range of projector options, it becomes another extraodinary instrument for photometric and radiometric calibration.

The Model RS-5A offers the monolithic package design of the RS-5B; the optical head and controller are integrated into a single unit. The RS-5A is equipped with the same manual and computer interface control capabilities as the RS-5B; control is via the rear control panel, or through a standard RS232 serial connection, or through an RS-5 desktop controller.

Spectral output selections for RS-5A optical heads range from the UV region into the near infrared, offering the same narrow-band, quasi-monochromatic, or broadband white light as the RS-5. Each head provides a single calibrated spectrum. The controller LCD display reads in absolute NIST-traceable radiometric and/or photometric units.

As with its companion products, the RS-5A enables accurate imager measurements at relatively high speeds; often making complete detector transfer function measurements practical. Using the serial computer interface, fully automated sensor and camera testing systems can be constructed that automatically generate transfer function data (i.e. photon and gamma transfer), and report various figures of merit such as sensitivity, responsivity, electronic gain and defect maps.

If you already rely on the RS-5, you will love the RS-5A, or, for even greater capability, including spectral and colorimetric control, ask about the RS-5B spectrally programmable light source.