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- Article (Technology)
What is the operating temperature spec for a glass/plastic/hybrid lens?
The index of refraction is a function of temperature and nearly all optical systems experience some performance degradation over temperature.
- Article (Technology)
NoGhost™ lenses reducing optical noise
The following comparison demonstrates the advantages of a NoGhost™ lens that is optimized to eliminate or minimize optical noise.
- White Paper
Optical Tolerances – Part 2
The modulation transfer function (MTF) is a quantitative measure of image quality describing the ability of a lens to transfer object contrast to the image.
- White Paper
Optical Tolerances – Part 1
Tolerance is a critical factor impacting the performance and cost of an optical system, hence optical components usually require much tighter tolerances.
- Article (Technology)
Plastic vs. Glass Optics
Glass and plastic optics each has its own unique advantages. The properties of glass materials are very different from those of plastic materials
- Article (Technology)
Lens Image Circle
One of the most important specifications for an imaging lens is the image circle. So what is the image circle of a lens?
- Article (Products)
Pick the right M12 (S-mount) lens for your project
Talking to our clients, we noticed that selecting the right M12 lens (also called S mount lens) for a specific project is not trivial.
- Article (Technology)
Custom Lens Development Process
If an off-the-shelf solution can't meet your critical needs we can work with you to create a customized solution optimized for your application.
- White Paper
M12 (S-mount) lens selection guide
Once the imager is chosen, the process for selecting an M12 lens (also called S mount lens) consists of the following steps...
- White Paper
Material Guide
Optical components are fabricated using a variety of materials including optical glasses, engineered plastics, and crystalline materials.
