Light Pipes homogenize non-uniform light sources.
Press Release Summary:
Suited for OEMs, TechSpec(TM) rods use total internal reflection to turn non-uniform light source into uniform illumination and deliver it to target site. Because homogenizing effects of traveling through rod are not wavelength or entry-angle dependent, rods can mix light from multiple sources into uniform beam. This allows OEMs to use rods to combine light from several LEDs to increase illumination intensity or to mix colors for unusual spectral characteristics.
Original Press Release:
TechSpec(TM) Light Pipes Homogenize Non-Uniform Light Sources
Barrington, NJ, June 28, 2007. Edmund Optics (EO) announces the release of the TechSpec(TM) family of light pipe homogenizing rods for OEM illumination needs. The rods use total internal reflection to turn a non-uniform light source into uniform illumination and deliver it to the target site. These rods are ideal for applications where point sources such as LEDs must be combined and made to deliver even lighting.
Unlike traditional square integrating rods, TechSpec(TM) rods have a hexagonal cross section. The hexagonal shape provides a better match to spherical point source wave fronts, resulting in a 35% increase in coupling efficiency, allowing these light pipes to deliver brighter illumination for a given light source.
Also known as integrating rods, light pipes utilize total internal reflection to effectively randomize entrance angles at their output aperture. The result is a homogenization of the original light source's spatial intensity distribution, providing greater uniformity of illumination at the rod's end.
Because the homogenizing effects of traveling through the rod are not wavelength or entry-angle dependent, the rods can mix the light from multiple sources into a uniform beam. This allows OEMs to use the rods to combine the light from several LEDs to increase illumination intensity or to mix colors to obtain unusual spectral characteristics.
Price and Availability
TechSpec(TM) Homogenizing Rods are available in 2mm, 5mm, and 10 mm apertures and have lengths approximately 12x the aperture size. Prices range from $60 to $85, and all options are available for immediate delivery. Custom configurations are also available for OEM applications.
About EO:
Edmund Optics (EO) is a leading producer of optics, imaging, and photonics technology for R&D, electronics, semiconductor, pharmaceutical, biomedical, and military markets around the globe. EO is the world's largest supplier of off-the-shelf optical components. Customers can purchase items by contacting EO at 1-800-363-1992, via the catalog, or via the website at www.edmundoptics.com
Company Contact:
Marisa Edmund
Vice President, Marketing
Edmund Optics, Inc.
101 East Gloucester Pike
Barrington, NJ 08007 U.S.A.
Phone: 1-800-363-1992
Fax: 1-856-573-6295
email: medmund@edmundoptics.com
