Stability for High-Performance Projection Applications

Most modern-day, high-intensity light sources produce ultraviolet (UV), infrared (IR) and visible radiation. For many applications, such as projection systems, it is necessary to efficiently separate these components.

JDSU UV/IR filters block the high-energy UV as well as the heat-generating IR component, via reflection, while simultaneously transmitting the required visible light, all with minimal loss.

Since both the unwanted UV and IR components are reflected rather than absorbed, these filters are not subject to the same level of color center formation and/or thermal stress as absorbing type filters.

These UV/IR filters possess superior spectral stability and physical durability characteristics. Compared to organic dye or gelatin filters, no degradation of performance is measurable with age and use. The hard, all-dielectric coatings are extremely durable when exposed to heat, humidity, thermal shock, abrasion and handling, having been manufactured to the specifications of MIL-C-675A and MIL-M-13508C.

Our complete production facilities can support your optical filter requirements, from design through OEM volumes.We provide worldwide customer service and global technical support in optical system design and manufacturing.

Key Features

• Made with patented coating process
• Low-cost manufacturing
• High throughput capacity
• Excellent visible light transmission levels
• Broadband UV and IR rejection (via reflection)
• Color neutrality
• Superior spectral stability
• Temperature and humidity stable (change < 0.1 nm/100°C)
• Outstanding durability
• Exceptional coating uniformity
• Custom designs available

Applications

• Projection Display Systems
  - LCOS, xLCD and DLP™ Rear-Projection Televisions
• Control Systems
• Studio and Architectural Lighting
• Instrumentation