LC Selectable Bandwidth Tunable Optical Filter
KEY FEATURES
- Visible spectrum tuning range
- Slectable bandwidth FWHM
- 1/4" - 20, C-mount threads
- Turnkey system included
- Multiple control interface options
DESCRIPTION
By utilizing multiple liquid crystal variable retarders and polarizers, this tunable filter allows the user to switch between any wavelength from 420 to 730 nm. In addition to the tunability of wavelength, this filter also allows the user a choice of three different bandwidth sizes at each wavelength. Selecting a wider bandwidth, one can increase the overall transmission of broadband light whereas the narrow FWHM can pass only a few wavelengths from a broadband light source.
All tunable optical filters from Meadowlark Optics come with three components: the optical head, the controller, and the software necessary to run the tunable optical filter. This software can be installed and run on any Windows based PC through either the USB or serial port while using the provided FilterDRIVE software or commands in C++, MatLab or LabVIEW.
| Specifications - Selectable Bandwidth Tunable Optical Filter | |
| Wavelength Range | 420-730 nm |
| Typical FWHM at 550 nm * | |
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Narrow Medium Wide |
12 nm 24 nm 39 nm |
| Polarized Peak Transmission | 5-50% |
| Tuning Resolution | 0.1 nm |
| Tuning Accuracy | FWHM/10 |
| Field of View (Half Cone Angle) | ±6° |
| Switching Speed | |
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Long to Short Wavelengths Short to Long Wavelengths |
<100 ms < 500 ms |
| Temperature | 10˚C to 35˚C |
| Out-of-Band Blocking (Average) | > OD2 |
| Total System Weight | 4 lbs. |
| Minimum System Requirements | |
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PC with Windows™ USB or RS232 COM Port Use of LabVIEW™ Instrument Library requires LabVIEW version 6.1 or higher |
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FWHM is dependent on wavelength. Transmission is dependent on wavelength. Custom versions are available. Please contact our Sales Department to obtain a price quote or your Sales Engineer for technical assistance. |
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| Ordering Information -Tunable Optical Filter | |
| Item | Part Number |
| Selectable Bandwidth | TOF-SV |
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Optical head, controller and software included. Please contact your Meadowlark Optics sales engineer |
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