Optical Components, Coatings & Materials Features

  1. Some Ways To Improve The Performance Of An EMI Shielding Window 11/30/2023

    Examine the multifaceted considerations involved in ensuring that EMI shielding windows serve their intended purpose and endure varying environmental conditions and maintenance challenges.

  2. Improving DWDM Module Performance With Narrow Dual Band Pass Filters 11/20/2023

    Narrow dual band pass filters, designed and produced mostly for DWDM modules, improve a module’s total insertion loss by reducing the number of components used. 

  3. Lens Details: What To Know Before You Purchase 11/14/2023

    Datasheets can be misleading. So how do you know what you are really buying? To help optical designers and engineers view optical datasheets more critically and ask the right questions of lens providers, this article discusses key datasheet parameters.

  4. Taking The Mystery Out Of Lens MTF: Data That You Need To Know 11/14/2023

    Modulation transfer function (MTF) is the best proxy for lens performance, but the math behind it and the graphs that depict it often obstruct understanding. This paper demystifies MTF, arming vision system decisionmakers with the knowledge they need to choose the right lens every time.

  5. Forecasting PbSe Thin Film Photoconductor Spectral Response 10/31/2023

    Comparing preamplifier configurations from 77K to 340K, explore the impact of different circuits on the spectral response of a PbSe thin film photoconductor.

  6. Mechanical Dimensions Of Optical Filters 10/16/2023

    Understanding the mechanical dimensions of optical filters, particularly parameters like clear aperture and parallelism, is paramount for ensuring proper functionality.

  7. Surface Quality Standards For Optical Filters 10/16/2023

    Surface quality standards establish acceptable flaws on optical components that affect performance. Proper specification of these standards is crucial to achieving performance balance.

  8. Temperature Dependence In Optical Filters 10/16/2023

    Thoughtful design and substrate selection are vital to minimize substantial shifts in interference filter spectra due to temperature fluctuations.

  9. Lenses For Bin Picking 10/13/2023

    The role of vision technologies in automation is increasing, especially in bin picking, where cameras and light sources are commonly utilized to detect and analyze objects.

  10. Lenses For Volume Measurement 10/13/2023

    Vision technologies, including 3D cameras and laser scanners, are vital in modern industries for accurate volume measurement of objects in applications like food processing and quality control.