Radio Shack light to frequency converter

[Ironbar]

I was rifling thru the drawers at RS today, and I saw one of these:

http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3004020

I wonder if it could be used somehow in a DIY laser power meter? Interesting!

 

[daguin]

+-20%

I don't think that would be sufficient accuracy for my customers

Peace,
dave

 

[lasersbee]

Not only that... but the active area looks smaller than 2mm X 2mm..