Material
BK7, FS, UVFS, CaF2, ZnSe, Si, Ge
Dimensions
3 – 200 mm
Surface quality, S-D
40-20, 20-10*
Surface irregularity, P-V
<λ/4 @ 632.8 nm*
Focal length tolerance
±1%
Centration error
<3 arcmin
AR coatings
On request
*depending on material and size
Convex spherical lenses are used for focusing light and collimation. Plano-convex (PCX) lenses have one surface with a convex radius of curvature, while the other surface is plano. This is the most common type of convex spherical lenses. With double-convex (DCX) lenses, both surfaces have a convex radius, giving them a shorter focal length than PCX lenses of equal radius of curvature.
The most common materials used for convex spherical lenses are BK7 and UVFS. However, UVFS has various grades and a specific grade of glass should be chosen for specific applications. If you have doubts about which type of glass is best for your application, contact us for advice.
Convex spherical lenses are typically coated with e-beam technology so they can reach a reflectivity of R<0.2% per surface, but for more demanding applications sputtering technology is used to achieve a reflectivity of R<0.1%.
We have a team of experienced coating engineers and metrology capabilities to prototype and transfer your idea into a well-defined production process. Contact us for help with your challenge: [email protected]
| Diameter, mm | Material | EFL*, mm @ 632.8 nm | Product ID |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ø12.7 | UVFS | +50 | 1-PCX-2-D127 |
| +75 | 1-PCX-2-F127 | ||
| +100 | 1-PCX-2-G127 | ||
| +150 | 1-PCX-2-H127 | ||
| Ø25.4 | UVFS | +75 | 1-PCX-2-D254 |
| +100 | 1-PCX-2-E254 | ||
| +125 | 1-PCX-2-F254 | ||
| +150 | 1-PCX-2-G254 | ||
| +200 | 1-PCX-2-H254 | ||
| +500 | 1-PCX-2-M254 | ||
| +1000 | 1-PCX-2-P254 |
* Effective focal length
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