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UV Fused Silica Plano-Convex (PCX) Lenses - Uncoated

UV Fused Silica Plano-Convex (PCX) Lenses

UV Fused Silica Plano-Convex (PCX) Lenses Any of our lenses with a diameter of 5mm or greater can be specified with blackened edges. To specify the blackening, simply append a –INK to the BBAR coated stock number.
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TECHSPEC® UV Fused Silica Plano-Convex (PCX) Lenses Uncoated feature precision specifications and a variety of coating options on a broadband substrate. Fused Silica is commonly used in applications from the Ultraviolet (UV) through the Near-Infrared (NIR).  Its low index of refraction, low coefficient of thermal expansion, and low inclusion content make it ideal for laser applications and harsh environmental conditions. TECHSPEC® UV Fused Silica Plano-Convex (PCX) Lenses Uncoated feature industry leading diameter and centration specifications, making them ideal for integration into demanding imaging and targeting applications.   

UV FS Transmission Curve
UV FS Transmission Curve

Technical Information

FUSED SILICA

Typical transmission of a 3mm thick, uncoated fused silica window across the UV - NIR spectra.

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Typical transmission of a 3mm thick fused silica window with MgF2 (400-700nm) coating at 0° AOI.

The blue shaded region indicates the coating design wavelengh range, with the following specification: 

Ravg ≤ 1.75% @ 400 - 700nm (N-BK7)

Data outside this range is not guaranteed and is for reference only.

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Typical transmission of a 3mm thick fused silica window with UV-AR (250-425nm) coating at 0° AOI.

The blue shaded region indicates the coating design wavelengh range, with the following specification: 

Rabs ≤ 1.0% @ 250 - 425nm
Ravg ≤ 0.75% @ 250 - 425nm
Ravg ≤ 0.5% @ 370 - 420nm

Data outside this range is not guaranteed and is for reference only.

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Typical transmission of a 3mm thick fused silica window with UV-VIS (250-700nm) coating at 0° AOI.

The blue shaded region indicates the coating design wavelengh range, with the following specification: 

Rabs ≤ 1.0% @ 350 - 450nm
Ravg ≤ 1.5% @ 250 - 700nm

Data outside this range is not guaranteed and is for reference only.

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Typical transmission of a 3mm thick fused silica window with VIS-EXT (350-700nm) coating at 0° AOI.

The blue shaded region indicates the coating design wavelengh range, with the following specification: 

Ravg ≤ 0.5% @ 350 - 700nm

Data outside this range is not guaranteed and is for reference only.

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Typical transmission of a 3mm thick fused silica window with VIS-NIR (400-1000nm) coating at 0° AOI.

The blue shaded region indicates the coating design wavelengh range, with the following specification: 

Rabs ≤ 0.25% @ 880nm
Ravg ≤ 1.25% @ 400 - 870nm
Ravg ≤ 1.25% @ 890 - 1000nm

Data outside this range is not guaranteed and is for reference only.

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Typical transmission of a 3mm thick fused silica window with VIS 0° (425-675nm) coating at 0° AOI.

The blue shaded region indicates the coating design wavelengh range, with the following specification: 

Ravg ≤ 0.4% @ 425 - 675nm

Data outside this range is not guaranteed and is for reference only.

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Typical transmission of a 3mm thick fused silica window with YAG-BBAR (500-1100nm) coating at 0° AOI.

The blue shaded region indicates the coating design wavelengh range, with the following specification: 

Rabs ≤ 0.25% @ 532nm
Rabs ≤ 0.25% @ 1064nm
Ravg ≤ 1.0% @ 500 - 1100nm

Data outside this range is not guaranteed and is for reference only.

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Typical transmission of a 3mm thick fused silica window with NIR I (600 - 1050nm) coating at 0° AOI.

The blue shaded region indicates the coating design wavelengh range, with the following specification: 

Ravg ≤ 0.5% @ 600 - 1050nm

Data outside this range is not guaranteed and is for reference only.

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Typical transmission of a 3mm thick fused silica window with NIR II (750 - 1550nm) coating at 0° AOI.

The blue shaded region indicates the coating design wavelengh range, with the following specification: 

Rabs ≤ 1.5% @ 750 - 800nm
Rabs ≤ 1.0% @ 800 - 1550nm
Ravg ≤ 0.7% @ 750 - 1550nm

Data outside this range is not guaranteed and is for reference only.

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