Edmund Optics
Barrington, NJ 08007
Nov 06, 2009 Able to integrate smaller optics ranging from 3-12.5 mm in dia, S-Mount product line is comprised of simple and achromatic lens mounts, various tubes and spacers, and various adapters, including S-to-C type. Products feature adjustable thickness and are threaded for M12 x 0.5 mm mounting, commonly used for micro-video lenses and board level camera mounts. Manufactured from anodized aluminum material, components have 12 mm ID, thread pitch of 2 threads/mm, and 16 mm OD.

Edmund Optics
Barrington, NJ 08007
Oct 29, 2009 Available in 25 and 50 mm diameters with end densities of 1.0 and 2.0, Continuously Variable Apodizing Filters eliminate undesirable intensity variations and create even illumination profile in optical systems. Bull's Eye filters feature high optical density in center, which decreases continuously to uncoated edge, while Reverse Bull's Eye filters feature high optical density coating on edge, which increases continuously to uncoated center.

General Ruby & Sapphire Co., Div. of EWM General Corp.
New Port Richey, FL 34653
Oct 28, 2009 Suited for optics, electronics and optoelectronics, fine mechanics, and laser technologies, Ruby and Sapphire Parts offer transmission range from microwave, vacuum UV, and visible through IR. Refractive index has low dependence on temperature, making sapphire suitable for imaging optics applications. Hard and scratch resistant, Sapphire does not melt until 2,040°C, is insoluble in most industrial solutions, and is resistant to corrosion from acids.

Edmund Optics
Barrington, NJ 08007
Oct 26, 2009 Continuously Variable Apodizing Filters include standard Bull's Eye versions, available in 25 and 50 mm diameters, with end densities that decrease radially from center. Reverse Bull's Eye filters feature high optical density coating on edge of filter, which increases from uncoated center, optimizing dynamic range in imaging systems. Both are suited for design wavelength range of 400-700 nm and create even illumination profile in optical systems.

Newport Corp.
Irvine, CA 92606
Oct 12, 2009 Coated via ion beam sputtering (IBS) process with multi-layers of dielectric materials, ultra-broadband dielectric mirrors provide over 99% reflection and are stable over broadband wavelength range. Nd:YAG laser mirrors with HE.1 and HE.2 coatings are manufactured using high-purity fused silica substrates and ultra hard IBS coatings. They come in 25.4 mm dia for 1,064 and 532 nm laser lines, which can withstand energy fluence up to 40 J/cm² and 8 J/cm², respectively.

IRISS, Inc.
Sarasota, FL 34240
Sep 25, 2009 Series CAP-V enables IR surveys and visual inspection of energized electrical conductors and circuit parts to be conducted from one custom-made, impact-resistant inspection panel. Keeping panel covers and doors closed, proper use maintains enclosed and guarded condition between thermographer and energized components. Product comes in standard 12, 24, and 36 in. panel sections but can be manufactured in any size or shape configuration to suit unique requirements.

Semrock Inc.
Rochester, NY 14624
Sep 17, 2009 Used as laser source clean-up filters, 25 mm dia hard-coated bandpass filters can also be used as detection filters, which pass particular laser wavelengths and eliminate background over full InGaAs detector range of 850-1,750 Nm. Filters suit Er-doped fiber and glass lasers at 1,535 Nm, Er-doped fiber and InGaAsP semiconductor lasers at 1,550 Nm, and Nd:YAG-pumped optical parametric oscillators at 1,570 Nm. Applications include laser radar, remote sensing, range-finding, and LIBS.

Micro Crystal, U.S.
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
Sep 16, 2009 Supplied in 3.2 x 1.5 x 0.90 mm ceramic package, CC7A-T1A precision timing crystal operates over -40 to +85/+125°C range and offers thermal stability down to +/-10 ppm. AT cut quartz crystal is RoHS-compliant and exhibits resistance to shock and vibration. Standard output frequencies are 24.0, 26.0, and 26.5 MHz, with other frequencies in 24-30 MHz range upon request. Markets served include implantable medical and medical telemetry, avionics, and automotive applications.

Edmund Optics
Barrington, NJ 08007
Sep 07, 2009 Constructed from low auto-fluorescence substrates with hard ion-beam sputtered coating, Dichroic Laser Beam Combiners combine or separate multiple laser beams at 45° angle of incidence. They are available at 6 cut-off wavelengths and are suited for use with 375-785 Nm lasers. Combiners suit variety of multi-laser fluorescence imaging and measurement applications, including laser microscopy and flow cytometry.

Edmund Optics
Barrington, NJ 08007
Aug 21, 2009 Made from precision Germanium substrate, IR Neutral Density Filters are spectrally flat over wavelength range of 2-14 µm, making them suited for eliminating hot spots in thermal images or attenuating variety of IR laser sources. Available in 25 or 50 mm diameters, filters offer optical densities of 0.3, 0.5, 1.0, 2.0, and 3.0. They achieve attenuation via metal alloy coating, which uses combination of absorption and reflection to reach stated transmittance value.

Semrock Inc.
Rochester, NY 14624
Jul 23, 2009 Available for 405/532/635 nm wavelengths, filters combine polarizer and bandpass filter in one optical component. Contrast ratio exceeds 1,000,000:1, and bandpass characteristics include transmission of greater than 93% with steep edges and high out-of-band blocking. Optical quality of ion-beam sputtered thin film technology minimizes scatter, wavefront distortion, and beam deviation. Available with 22 mm and larger aperture, optical components also feature 90º beamsplitter ability.

TITAN TRACKER
Toledo   Spain
Jul 21, 2009 Designed specifically for utility-scale Concentrating Solar Power (CSP), Model 125-129 STIRLING features geometry and continuous tracking that lend to reliability by negating stresses produced by thousands of starts and stops. Each structure includes 2 parabolic dishes with high-reflectance mirrors surface of 65.4 m², and accuracy is better than 0.01°.

Edmund Optics
Barrington, NJ 08007
Jul 17, 2009 Used with well-collimated light sources, IR Right Angle Prisms utilize total internal reflection for right angle path bend. They are available with Calcium Fluoride substrate, which has refraction of 1.434 and provides transmission from 190 nm to 7 µm, in 12.7, 25.4, and 38.1 mm sizes. Prisms are also available with Germanium, suited for applications in 3-12 µm region, and Zinc Selenide with transmission from 1-16 µm. Germanium/Zinc Selenide units are available in 12.7 and 25.4 mm sizes.

Deposition Sciences, Inc.
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Jul 07, 2009 Operating from visible through IR spectral wavelengths, thin film optical coatings can be deposited on materials such as Ultem®, Zeonex®, and various polycarbonate plastics. Properties suit applications requiring lightweight and low-cost optics, such as LED lighting, medical devices, UAV optics, and photovoltaic solar systems. Specific products include band pass filters, dichroic coatings, high reflectors, and various metals coatings.

Meller Optics, Inc.
Providence, RI 02940
Jun 30, 2009 Available in sizes from ½-5 in. OD with ±0.00025 in. tolerance, Optical Substrates for Coaters feature 1/10 per wave flatness/in., parallelism to 2 arc-sec, and surface finishes to 10-5 scratch-dig per MIL-PRF-13830, depending upon material and configuration. Lenses can be supplied plano-convex and -concave, biconvex and -concave, and meniscus; windows and substrates can be plane, wedged, and tapered. Optical substrates are available in wide variety of materials.

Elma Electronic Inc.
Fremont, CA 94538
Jun 25, 2009 Available in vertical and horizontal orientations, high temperature Elma dual light guides can go through vapor-phase and reflow solder ovens without being damaged. They withstand solder heat levels at 260°C for 40 sec, or 200°C for 180 sec. Thermoplastic material provides optimal lumination on radiating surface and high mechanical strength. Lightpipes are RoHS compliant, and can be inserted on all standard insertion machines.

Abrisa Industrial Glass, Inc.
Santa Paula, CA 93060
Jun 12, 2009 Featuring transparent conductive coatings designed to keep optical glass free from moisture and fog, LuxVu(TM) Heated Optical Windows also aid in de-icing in extreme weather conditions. Transparent conductive coating can be combined with variety of custom display enhancements and coatings. Product is suited for ruggedized outdoor displays, imaging and sensing devices in field such as traffic, ground security, and UAV cameras, and optical instrumentation panels on air and ground vehicles.

Dontech, Inc.
Doylestown, PA 18901
Jun 11, 2009 IMO-bond(TM), optical coupling of contrast enhancing cover glass to front polarizer of display, eliminates reflections from rear surface of optical filter and front surface of display system. Process of applying rigid optical filters to electronic displays via refractive index matched optical (IMO) bonding process includes index-matched adhesives that optically couple cover glass or touch screens to display to eliminate reflection and enhances sunlight readability by greater than 90%.

Abrisa Industrial Glass, Inc.
Santa Paula, CA 93060
Jun 11, 2009 Utilizing thin film coating, Infrared Blocking Hot Mirror protects outdoor-use LCDs from solar heat and radiation while also reducing their temperature. It reflects energy between 750-1,200 and works as cover glass to protect LCD display, effectively mitigating total IR energy directed at display during daylight hours. Thin film coating eliminates black-out that is common when viewing unprotected outdoor LCD under bright sunlight.

NuSil Technology
Carpinteria, CA 93013
Jun 10, 2009 Available with refractive index of 1.54 and viscosities from 3,500-8,000 cP, LS-3354, LS2-3354, and LS3-3354 are designed for potting, encapsulating, backfilling, and dampening applications requiring soft gel with optical clarity. Cure can be achieved at ambient temperatures with humidity or accelerated with heat, and gels can be removed for rework if needed. Available in 1:1 mix ratio, products are suited for protecting electronic components from dust, debris, and moisture.